FISHERMAN'S LURES 



are given why anglers will benefit; in fact through- 

 out this entire volume the subject is treated from 

 every view-point, as I have known it for many 

 years. We not only encourage the growth of fish 

 by making our own artificial flies and lures, but 

 of our own effort we transform the present cruel 

 method of live-bait fishing, which is dirty and 

 disagreeable, into a cleanly, scientific method that 

 is far more effective, artistic, and satisfying in 

 every way. 



If we fail now to make every effort to encour- 

 age the growth of game-fishes, and still continue 

 with a determined resolve to ignore future con- 

 ditions, and if new members of the angling fra- 

 ternity start in to act in a like manner, after a 

 few more years we shall face a situation when 

 it will be too late to recuperate our goose will 

 be dead and the golden eggs we took as a mat- 

 ter of course will be out of reach. The splendid, 

 free, open fishing will be absorbed by private 

 individuals and clubs in control of posted waters. 

 These clubs do now, and will in future, restrict 

 the number of fish to be caught more than ever. 

 Then the angler of limited means will ask why 

 he cannot get the sport his forebears did, with all 

 the fostering care the State provided. Many an 



