Royal sport with the gun can be fitly sandwiched with that of rod 

 and line. Bear are frequently seen, still more so deer, grouse, pigeons, 

 quail, ducks and squirrels. It was forbidden to muzzle the corn- 

 treading ox. The sportsman should feast on the captives of his skill. 

 At close of day quail on toast to follow Rainbow trout, and in turn to be 

 followed by fragrant Mocha, and the captivating Cuban leaf might 

 tempt Lucullusto leave his stale banquet. 



Senola gigas. 

 (282 Ibs. the catch of one day with rod and reel.) 



SANTA MONICA AND PORT LOS ANGELES. 



Good fishing sport in surf and by trolling has never been wanting at 

 Santa Monica, and being only seventeen miles by rail of Southern Pacific 

 Company from Los Angeles, the southern metropolis, with frequent 

 trains, has heretofore been much resorted to. Pampino and other 



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