A Word to Fishermen 



Angler." So it seems however much 

 those who fish may differ in social 

 standing, in disposition and character, 

 in motive and ambition, and even in 

 mode of operation, all must abide, to 

 the end of the chapter, in the con- 

 templation of the outside world, with- 

 in the brotherhood called "Fisher- 

 men." Happily, however, this group- 

 ing of incongruous elements under a 

 common name does not prevent those 

 of us who properly appreciate the 

 importance of upholding the respecta- 

 bility of decent fishing from coming 

 to an agreement concerning certain 

 causes of congratulation and certain 

 rules of conduct. 



We who claim to represent the 

 highest fishing aspirations are some- 

 times inclined to complain on days 

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