12 SAND LAKE AND SLOUGH LAKE. 



a notable fact that pickerel under five pounds' weight 

 are seldom caught in Sand Lake. 



The best pickerel "ground" is that marked on the 

 chart south of the deep water sixty-five feet in depth. 

 By anchoring on the weed bed skirting it on tiie south 

 end, and casting out as far as possible into the deep 

 water beyond and allowing the bait to sink well be- 

 fore drawing slowly in, is the best method of fishing 

 this spot. A golden rule and one which often marks 

 the distinguishing line between success and failure is: 

 "Don't reel in too quickly." Stop reeling every now and 

 then, giving by a movement of the rod's point those 

 little hesitatory jerks and seductive movements to the 

 bait which are so enticing to the fish. 



The shallow Avater in the southeast, in shore, affords 

 excellent fly-fishing for bass on a still evening, after a 

 hot day. It is hard bottomed, with a fringe of weeds 

 extending to within fifty yards of the shore line, and 

 is capital wading ground. 



The rocky bottomed ground, in shore, opposite the 

 school house, is excellent water for the fly, while far- 

 ther out and in the deeper water, over toward the 

 sand, live bait can be used to advantage. For early 

 morning and midday fishing the lily pads on the west 

 end of the lake are the best spots. 



Although the bait-caster may turn up his nose in 

 disdain at the mere mention of perch fishing, there are 

 still many who enjoy a catch of these toothsome and 

 plucky little fellows. The "ground" marked on the 

 southwestern point of the sandbar will be found to 

 yield the man who fishes for perch all the fun he could 

 reasonably wish; for, unlike the bass and pickerel in 

 this lake, perch will be found always hungry and ready 

 to grab the baited hook dropped for their notice. 



Just outside the little rush bed east of T. Donnelly's 

 house is a sure find for large bass at almost any time, 

 but the limited extent of this ground forbids any great 

 catch. 



Slough Lake affords good fishing all around in shore. 



