CALIFORNIA 



kept informed of what's going on and is able to concentrate 

 on the liveliest fishing area at all times. 



The cost of a trip, including bait and tackle, is nominal and 

 the tackle provided is always kept in excellent condition. The 

 line size usually runs from 15- to 24-thread, and a six- to ten- 

 foot light piano-wire leader with a 9/0 or lo/o hook is all 

 that is required. For the man who cannot afford a private 

 charter boat or does not like troUing I heartily recommend 

 this type of fishing and I have always been surprised that it 

 has not taken hold on the Atlantic coast more than it has. 

 Rejoicing in fine clear water and a wonderful climate much 

 warmer than that found just a bit farther up the coast, San 

 Diego bids fair to become the leading sport fishing center of 

 CaHfomia and, happily, her residents are keenly interested 

 in the healthy development of the great salt-water pastime. 



The marlin season begins around the first of July and lasts 

 until October. Other surface-feeding fish are present about 

 the same time. Most of the bottom feeders are around a good 

 part of the year. If you don't find them take a trip down the 

 coast of Lower California aboard one of the San Diego boats. 



STRIPED BASS 



The striped bass, which is so eagerly sought by thousands 

 of anglers every year both in the surf and trolling offshore 

 from Cape Hatteras to Maine, is a prime favorite among 

 game fish and much in demand by fishermen on the Cali- 

 fornia coast, particularly in the vicinity of San Francisco. 



The Golden State has a lot to offer the sportsman. The 

 scenery is magnificent— towering mountains, painted deserts 



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