FOREST AND STREAM 
S6S 
—The Great South Bay of Long Island is full of big blue 
fish, the catches rivaling those of Barnegat. Tliumbstalls 
and sticking plaster are in demand. Go to Babylon, Islip, 
or Fire Island. 
—Sqneteague have struck into the waters of Buzzard’s 
Bay. 
—June 26th a school of young whales known as black- 
fish floundered into Maddequet harbor, Nantucket, and 
were driven ashore by parties in boats. Only two or three 
escaped, the number captured being ninety-one. They 
vary in size from six to twenty feet. The captors expect 
to realize about $2,000 from the oil. 
-,-Col. H. D. Jarvis, of Boston, caught at Noman’s Land, 
July 7th, eight striped bass, with rod and reel, the largest 
weighing 60 pounds and the smallest 37 pounds. The total 
weight of the lot was 328 pounds. Large bass wer # e very 
plenty at the island, and if the Colonel had not been short 
for bait a tremendous catch would have been made. Two 
lobsters were all he had. 
—Our attentive correspondent, F. W. S., writes that 
trout-fishing in the region around Portland was never better 
than now. 
—Friends recently returned from Moosehead Lake, in 
Maine, report tlie fishing of all kinds to be much better 
than for many years previous. Lake trout, bass, speckled 
trout, etc., are now to be had in remarkable abundance, 
while those who defer »tlieir trip until September will 
enjoy the shooting and the gorgeous tints of the autumn 
foliage. 
—The editor of the Calais (Me.) Times while casting his 
flies on a meadow near that city Saturday, June 30th, was 
attacked by six mink, four of which he dispatched. This 
sounds like a fish story, but it is vouched for. 
Editor Forest and Stream ;— 
We are informed that among those who annually visit 
Grand Lake Stream, in Maine, there is one over whose 
official head the frosts of many winters have gathered, and 
whose ) 7 'ears of experience as a fly fisherman ought certainly 
to entitle him to the appellation of a true* sportsman, but 
when he seeks out the best position for fishing, holding it 
at all hazards, through cloud and sunshine, through storm 
aad wind, through good report and evil report, sometimes 
ordering his meals brought to him, or if going h imself, 
leaving^his rod and guide to hold the spot ’till his return, 
and fishes from twelve to fifteen hours a dayand who re¬ 
mains from two to three weeks on the ground, making 
some days very large catches, and then sends them to the 
market, when he does all this, all true sportsmen must 
regret it, and he must not be surprised to hear that lie is 
called the u fish hawk.” 
It is an open question whether such a man is a sportsman, 
angler or day laborer; whether or not it would be advisable 
for the “fraternity” to fit up a raft with a good supply of 
fishing tackle, gaffs, nets, etc., etc., and prevail on him to 
drift out over the dark blue ocean, whose depths and re¬ 
sources are inexhaustible and in which he could indulge 
not only in deep sea fishing but deep sea bathing. 
Salmo. 
The foregoing complaint comes from a most trustworthy 
and honorable witness. We regret to say that it lias been 
attested to by three or four of our personal friends who 
have recently returned from tlie Grand Lake Stream. It is 
certainly a most extraordinary case of untiring selfishness, 
and challenges duplication. 
—“Trout fishing was never better, not a day passes but 
I see large strings, many of them havin'- trout weighing 
from three to five pouuds. Tlie woods, also are alive - with 
deer.”— Letter from II. R. M., Marquette, Michigan . 
—Parties thinking of visiting Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, 
can secure passage and staterooms on S. S. “Linda,” or 
procure any information in regard to fare &c., by writting 
to Messrs. J. G. Hall & Co., 64 Chatham street, Boston, 
Mass. 
—Rev. J. Clement French and Rev. C. Hall Everist, both 
ot‘ Brooklyn, we understand are booked for tlie Nepigon 
River this month. From this time on until October is tlie 
best time to visit this magnificent region. Take a heavy 
rod. A light salmon rod is the best. One of the best spots 
for fishing is in the eddy of the island that divides the 
rapids at Pine Portage or Camp Campbell, the fourth of 
the series of rapids. It can be reached by canoe. Anchor 
in the eddy. This is one of our secrets that we sometimes 
let slip in a spasm of generosity. 
—Last week we tested for the first time the qualities of 
Fowler’s rubber reel, and found it worked to our complete 
satisfaction. Its lightness is charming. We noticed two 
of these reels in use by experts at the Fly casting Trial at 
Oswego. 
—Those in quest of superior angling resorts this summer, 
will do well to examine our advertising columns. The 
routes of travel which we designate, lead up to the very 
best fishing grounds in Canada and America—to Umbagog, 
Androscoggin, Moosehead, Sclioodics, Sebec, all the famed 
resorts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and the less 
known but superb regions of Cape Breton and Prince Ed¬ 
wards Island; to all the great Lake Superior region and tlie 
North-west, the Thousand Islands and the St. Lawrence; 
and to the altogether new and attractive summer resort of 
Muskoka Lakes and the Magnetewan River in Canada. 
A few select sportsmen’s houses are mentioned—Pelsue’s, 
in the Adirondacks, tlie Twin Lakes, in tlie Housatonic 
Valley, and Garrett and Maus’ at the Great Falls of the 
Potomac. The Rossin House, Toronto, and the Inter¬ 
national, at Niagara Falls, are always popular places of re¬ 
sort with sportsmen, because their proprietors are first-class 
sportsmen themselves, and a “fellow feeling makes them 
wondrous kind.” 
Persons seeking refreshing breezes and change of scene 
nearer home, will find that Long Branch possesses all that 
is needed to complete enjoyment.Six trains run daily 
from New York. See advertisement in this paper of rail¬ 
road time table and desirable hotels. 
—The International Steamship Line between Boston and 
St. John, N. B., touching at Portland and Eastport, is the 
most desirable thorougfare to some of the finest sporting 
regions in the States and Provinces. Moosehead Lake, the 
Grand Lakes of the St. Croix, the St. John River, the great 
game and fish districts of Nova Scotia and the Gulf of St. 
Lawrence, as well as tlie more remote regions of Prince 
Edwards Island, Cape Breton, and Newfoundland are 
reached by this and connect ng routes. The time between 
Boston and St. John is about thirty-two hours, but can be 
shortened by taking the railroad to Portland and the steamer 
at that place. At Eastport, take steamer for Grand Lakes 
or Schoodics. The steamers accommodate several hun¬ 
dred guests, and fifteen years experience of our own will 
attest to the excellence of the table and tlie civility and 
kindness of the officers. Staterooms should be engaged in 
advance at Boston or Portland, Three months remain to 
tlie tourist and sportsman of the most desirable part of the 
year. 
—The Williamson House at Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania, 
which was destroyed by fire a year or two ago, lias just 
been rebuilt and reopened, with increased accommodations 
and improvements. It is located in a beautiful valley on 
the Delaware River, and is in the centre of a game and fish¬ 
ing region for whose excellence Pike county has long been 
noted. It is accessible by railroad from all paHs of the 
country, and is the point from which carriages start for 
Blooming Grove Park, from which it is fourteen miles 
distant. Sportsmen and families can find good board here 
at old time country rates, either by day or week. 
THE OLD QUESTION—DO BLACK BASS 
TAKE A FLY? 
Providence, R. I., June 39th, 1874. 
EDITOR FOREST AND STREAM 1 .— 
I have read the pros and cons on the subject of fly-fishing for black 
bass in your valuable paper, and have about come to the conclusion that 
they will, and that they won’c take a fly. But who Knows whether tin y 
will or not in certain locations until somebody tries a fly or flies for said 
flsh? 
Acting on the supposition that black bass might be induced to chew 
feathers, or something more substantial. I started with Dr. C. for a pond 
ten miles distant, which had been stocked with black bass some three 
years ago, through the indefatigable efforts of our most worthy but un¬ 
appreciated Fish Commissioners. 
But said Commissioners are appreciated by some, and all will sound 
their praises by-and-bye. 
Arriving at the pond—Swampscott North Scituate, li. 1.,—we procured 
.a boat of a Mr. King—stranger to us, but a gentleman and an angler— 
who would not let, but would lend us a boat; a spirit to be appreciated 
in these days of the “last dollar.” 
So far, we prospered; time now 5 P. M,, sun shining bright and hot, 
wind blowing strong from northwest—not much of a fishing day. 
Friend C. made first cast with a “minnie,” but could not get arise, 
which was not very encouraging, but like’a true angler, persevered. 
Thinking the bass were not quite ready for substantial, perhaps might 
be tempted by shams, I tied on a nondescript fly made of peacock herl 
with prairie chicken wings on No. 3 Sproat bend; for drop fly, a red ibis, 
same size hook, both of which were of my first attempt at fly tieing, 
from directions given by Norris in his “American Angler,” and Forest 
and Stream. 
Honoi to whom honor is due. 
After making a few bungling casts with a heavy rod made for trolling 
only, 1 got a strike aud soon landed my first black bass. 
Worth a dollar! though it would hardly weigh half a pound. 
But I had demonstrated the fact that the unappreciated efforts of our 
Fish Commissioners were a success, and that black bass in this pond, 
, will take a fly, even under the most unpropitious circumstances—such as 
a novice throwing a crude fly in a gale of wind with a hot sun and roiley 
water. Suffice it to say, our bag was small, but nevertheless highly sat¬ 
isfactory, consisting of only a few bass, but one was estimated to weigh 
two and a half pounds. One good flsh and two flies were lost by the 
parting of a leader which was defectively tied—my fault. 
Should say from this one trial that bass are quite plenty in this pond. 
As regards flies the red ibis seemed decidedly the best, as it was the fly 
struck at every time. I understand that the local fishermen use worms 
for bait with some success; but their spoken opinion is that flsh are 
scarce, but I differ with them. 
When we learn more about the manner of catching black bass, I pre¬ 
sume we shall find plenty of them. Yours respectfully, 
Esprit Fort. 
* * Newark, N.«J., July 8th, 1874. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
On the afternoon of July 1st a party of live Newarlcers might have 
been seen wending their way to the depot, arriving in time for the 2:30 
P. M. train for Barnegat, N. J., in anticipation of enjoying tlie delight¬ 
ful sport of catching the bluefish. We arrived at Barnegat at 10:30 P. 
M. Next morning we were up bright and early, and meeting with Capt. 
Joel Ridgway and Capt. Jesse Burdsell, we were soon under sail with 
our two boats; with squids out, we were soon busily engaged in catching 
the fish. At one time each of us had a flsh on his line. We were fishing 
61 hours and caught 300, weighing about 700 pounds. Weakfish and 
sheepheads are beginning to bite, but they will bite better in a few days. 
Both of our Captains are men who thoroughly understand their business, 
and are polite and gentlemanly, and I would advise all those who are 
going down to Barnegat this summer for the bluefish to secure the ser¬ 
vices of Capt. Joel Ridgway or Capt. Jesse Burdsell, and they will have 
a good time and plenty of flsh. F. H. A. 
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—A resort that ought to be brought more .generally to 
the notice of the people outside of Connecticut, is the 
“Thimble Islands,” lying between New Haven and New 
London, and reached by the Shore Line Railroad from 
Stoney Creek, Branford or Guilford stations. There are 
several hundred of these islands, with bold shores, and 
splendid sea fishing of all kinds convenient, offering greater 
variety and change of scenery than is usually afforded by 
any single pleasure resort. A cruise among these islands 
in a yacht gives perfect dolce far niente. The old Double 
Beach House, a famous resort for fifty years, the Branford 
Point House, and a dozen new ones, offer abundant hotel 
accomodation. Many of the islands are occupied by private 
cottages. The pleasantest way to reach the islands from 
points south of New York, is to take the New Haven 
steamboat line at Peck Slip, New York, at 11 P. M., sleep 
all night comfortably, and reach Stoney Creek in time for 
breakfast. 
Quitting mul Routing. 
All communications from Secretaries and friends should be mailed no 
later than Monday in each week. 
HIGH WATER, 
FOR THE "WEEK. 
Date. 
Boston. 
New York. 
Charleston .. 
H. M. 
H. M. 
H. M. 
July 16. 
1 17 
10 40 
9 58 
July 17..... 
1 58 
11 18 
10 3o 
July 18... 
2 36 
11 59 
11 14 
July 19. 
3 14 
mprn 
11 52 
July 20. 
3 52 
0 38 
morn 
July 21. 
4 35 
1 22 
0 35 
July 22. 
5 20 
2 6 
1 30 
Brooklyn Yacht Club. —The annual cruise of the 
Brooklyn Yacht Club begins on Wednesday, July 22d. 
The following is the programme:— 
1. Wednesday afternoon, July 22, (high water at 4 P.M.) 
—rendezvous at Glen Cove. 
2. Thursday, July 23.—Get under way for Morris Cove, 
New Haven. 
3. Friday, July 24.—Get under way for Greenport. 
4. Saturday, July 25.—Excursion and clam-bake at 
Shelter Island. 
5. Sunday, July 26.—Divine service on board the flag¬ 
ship. 
6. Monday, July 27.—Under way for New London. 
7. Tuesday, July 28, (full moon.)—For Newport. 
8. Wednesday, July 29.—Regatta at Newport. 
9. Thursday, July 30.—The fleet will visit Rocky Point. 
10. Friday, July 31.—The fleet wid get under way for 
Martha’s Vineyard and await the further orders of the Com¬ 
modore 
Yacht-owners intending to join the squadron on the an¬ 
nual cruise will report to'William T. Lee, Secretary, at the 
club rooms, corner of Court and Montague streets, Brooklyn, 
or at No. 114 Wall street, New York. 
—The 4th of July regatta of the Perth Amboy y r acht 
club, which was noticed in Forest and Stream of the 
2d inst., came off as advertised, and was quite successful. 
The following is a list of the yachts which started:— 
FIRST class. 
Name. 
By Whom Entered. 
Lenath. 
♦Lizzie. 
.A. B. Smith. 
29 
7* 
Brooklyn... 
.Ira Smith’. 
27 
5 
*J. M. Chapmau. 
. J. M. Chapman. 
25 
8* 
SECOND CLASS. 
Emily P. 
.James Sweeny. 
21 
8 
♦Chi' Psi . 
. Messrs. Scott & Boggs.. 
20 
7* 
Hyac. 
.Charles Sofleld.. 
22 
2 
♦Hitty McGinn.. 
.J. L. Kearney. 
21 
8£ 
Jno. M. Lanthier.A. S. Brush. 
21 
41 
♦Perth Amboy Club boats. 
The first prizes ($100 and $75) were taken by the Brook¬ 
lyn and Emma, P. The second prizes ($50 and $30) were 
won by the Chapman and Chi Psi, as were also the club 
pennants. During most of the time the wind was light 
and baffling, but increased on the home stretch to a light 
breeze. The whole affair gave general satisfaction to a 
large number of spectators 
Brooklyn, July 12, 1874. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
I send you herewith a report of the regatta, sailed at 
Greenport, L. I., on the 4tlx instant. It is cut from the 
local paper. 
When the number and size of the boats, length of course, 
time, etc. is taken into consideration, I believe it wil be 
found to be one of the closest races on record, and as such 
worthy of note. 
It is seldom necessary to reckon time in yacht sailing by 
seconds and fractional parts of seconds as in horse racing. 
Yours truly, 
Melville Bryant, M. D. 
We thank our correspondent for his courtesy and atten¬ 
tion. The record will be useful for reference, but want of 
space will prevent our giving more than a brief summary 
of the events. In the scull-race over a distance of 1| miles, 
f of a mile out and return, the Annie won. The Annie 
w ms rowed by Frank Homan and Gilbert Raynor. Time- 
18 min. 34 sec.; Fannie, 19 min. 16 sec.; Belle, 19 min. 31 
sec. In the sailing race, a distance of fifteen miles for the 
1st class, the Fannie won by 1 min. 42 sec., the whole cor¬ 
rected time being 2-11-7. The Irving O. Wells won the 
second prize by 1 min. 40£ sec. A lady’s prize for a single 
scull rowing match was won by Miss Richards. The pro¬ 
gramme was further varied by tub races, scrub races, etc. 
Boston Yacht Club. —Commodore Dean has designated 
Saturday, July 18tli, at Meridian, as the time, and off the 
Club House ac City Point, South Boston, as the place for 
the animal review of the yachts of this club. Immediately 
after the review the fleet will start on their annual cruise, 
sailing for Hull Harbor, where they will anchor for the 
night, and thence to Gloucester, where the peremptory 
cruise will terminate. The cruise is made short, so that 
the smaller yachts may participate. If, after arriving at 
Gloucester the yacht-owners so desire, the cruise will be 
lengthened. It is now some years since the squadron has 
been formally reviewed. 
Swampscott, Mass., July 6, 1874. 
Editor Forest and Stream:— 
The first regatta of the Beverly yacht club took place this morning in 
Swampscott harbor. Distance, five miles; the first class sailing twice 
over the course. The preparatory gun was fired at seven minutes past 
twelve, and the gun for the first class five minutes later, when the follow¬ 
ing sloop yachts started, with a good, free southeast breeze, namely;— 
Ariel, W. D. Sohier: Eva, W. H. Bangs; Sunbeam, W. S. Nickerson; 
Surf, W. C. Loring; Fanchon, A. Burgess; Leslie, F. H. Peabody; and 
the cat boat Ruby, G. W. Preston. 
The second and third classes started at intervals of five minutes, all 
the boats being cat rigged, namely:—Peri. S. W. Burgess; Ibis, H. C. 
Leech; Thetis, A. B. Denny; Curlew, W. Tappan; Lady Clara, C. W. 
Reed; Rebe. G. A. Goddard; Mona, H. B. Richardson; Water Lily, P. 
Grant, Jr. Third class—Bluebell, W. A. and W. H. Jeffries; Tulip, 
W. Burgess; Virginia, A. C. Plimpton; Pink, I. B. Mills, Jr. 
The largest of the sloops was Mr. Bangs’ Eva, 25 feet, 9 inches in 
length; the cat boats of the second class averaged about 19 feet, and the 
third class 16 feet. 
The Surf took a reef in her mainsail before starting, but afterwards 
shook it out. After rounding the stakeboat off Little Nahant the yachts 
encountered a strong head wind, with a heavy chop sea, which told 
greatly on all the small hoats except the Tulip, The whole fleet beat up 
the Nahant shore to the Egg Rock stake boat, except the Ariel, which 
had, parted her peak halyards and hauled out of the race. From the 
