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be said. He would then only require a rowing boat and a 

 man for fishing purposes, and if only intending to fish for 

 tarpon, two rods and lines and one reel will be sufficient. 

 There is generally a launch or sailing boat at hand to tow 

 him to the grounds, or he may have his lug sail for his 

 own open boat. He might cook for himself, or utilise his 

 boatman. As there is a steamer passing daily, there is no 

 reason why, wind and weather permitting, he should not 

 get away as far as five miles for choice of fishing grounds. 

 The insect pests, however, would be a consideration as the 

 season advanced. Stores he might procure from Jacksonville. 

 At the time of going to press I hear that Captiva Pass now 

 has a floating hotel — not a bad idea at all. It was constructed 

 and is conducted by Mr. J. B. Hughes of St. James' City. 



