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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PISHING GAZETTE 
[Pebruary 11, 1893 
Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, at the Manchester Hotel, 
Aldersgate-street, E.C., when a goodly number of 
members and friends sat down to an excellent repast 
which reflected great credit to the managers of this 
well known establishment. David Glasgow, Esq., 
presided as chairman, and was ably supported by 
U. B. Laddler, Esq., as vice-chairman, and Mr. 
J. Crowley, treasurer. Mr. C. A. Battson presided 
as piano accompanist, and sang some good songs 
during the evening. The members were also highly 
entertained by the excellent singing of Messrs. Komlosy, 
Spratt, and other members. Although this was a festive 
night, two members had been out with the rod and line, 
Mr. Laddler capturing a nice pike of 5Jlb., and Mr. W. 
Komlosy delighted the members with two specimen 
roach, one weighing lib. ISoz. and the other 1 Jib., and 
others of smaller size. The Royal toasts were responded 
to with enthusiasm, and the chairman then proposed 
the principal toast of the evening, “ Success to the 
AValton and Cotton Angling Association,” eloquently 
dwelling upon the pleasure it gave him to be associated 
with such a happy band of brother anglers, trusting he 
might be spared for many years to be one among them. 
This toast had been responded to for nearly half a 
century by the veteran angler, Mr. William Potter, 
and we regretted that both he and Mr. H. Hallam, 
the oldest member of the club, were unable to be 
pre.sent through illness. Their healths were drunk with 
good cheer and good wishes for their speedy reovery, 
being feelingly responded to on their behalf by Mr. 
E. Schrader. The onerous duty of replying to the 
At'alton and Cotton toast was ably fulfilled b 5 ’ Mr. 
Laddler, vice-chairman, who ran through with eloquent 
earnestness the advantages and progress of the society 
since he first had the honour of being one of its members; 
at the same time advising us not to be exclusive, but in 
future to mingle with the angling world for the mutual 
benefit of true and worthy anglers. The visitors’ toast 
was then ably responded to by Mr. Smith. After the 
chairman’s, vice-chairman’s, treasurer’s, and hon. 
secretary's toast had been duly honoured and responded 
to, the business was concluded, and the members and 
their friends had spent one of the most pleasant even¬ 
ings on the record of this ancient society.—H. P. Isaac. 
Waltonian Angling Society, Cape of Good Hope, 
Albany-street, Regent’s Park.—On Feb. 5, Mr. Grace 
weighed in bream Clb. GJoz. ; ditto roach, 41b. 4oz. ; one 
roach, 11b. 8Joz. On Feb. 20 our half-yearly supper 
takes place at the Camden Restaurant, High-street, 
Camden Town, eight o’clock sharp, when we hope for a 
good muster of members and friends. Postponed from 
Feb. G.—J. Packman. 
Wellington Angling Society, Prince George, 
Hill-street, Walworth, S.E.—Several members were out 
on the 5th inst. at Staines, and although it was not a 
blank, none had sufficient to take a prize, consequently 
the three prizes will be fished for at Twickenham, half 
mile either side of the ferry, punt or bank, on the 12th 
inst.— Chas. Wteb, sec. 
Western Fiscatorials, Bear and Rummer Tavern, 
Mortimer-street, Cavendish-square, W.—On Jan. 29 we 
had an outing to Henley, when a goodly muster of our 
fishermen assembled. Six prizes were ofi'ered for speci¬ 
men fish on this occasion; but roach only were taken 
by Messrs. Eider, Scimidt, Csomor, and J. 4V. Bland. 
The weather was boisterous and the river flooded. On 
M ednesday. Feb. 1, we held a smoking concert, when 
our old friend and member. Dr. Nix, of Royal Patronage, 
gave us a little entertainment in legerdemain, his card 
and money tricks being both surprising and amusing. 
The humorous element was well represented by Messrs. 
Long, Thorne. France and others, and the sentimental 
songs of Messrs. Dimock and Stratford were deservedly 
admired, as was also a recitation remarkably delivered 
by an aged gentleman, Mr. Frye. After a hearty vote 
of thanks had been accorded our visitors, the meeting 
terminated with “ Auld Lang Syne.” On Feb. 5 two of 
our members weighed in: Mr. Boyer, nearly 31b. roach, 
including a pounder, and Mr. Csomor (winning the day’s 
prize with roach and dace) about 41b., notwithstanding 
the high flooded state of the river.—D. W. Evans, sec. 
West Ham Brothers Angling Society, Coach 
and Horses, The Grove, Stratford.—Our members were 
out on the .5th inst.. and the following weighed in fish:— 
Mr. F. Horner. 31b Joz. of jack and perch; Mr. L. 
Robathan, 11b. 13oz. of roach; Mr. E. Lowther, 
11b. 5foz of roach ; Mr. Simmons, 11b. loz. of roach. 
Mr. J. Newton, Mr. H. Mills, and Mr. 5V. Cox also weighed 
in roach. 1 hope our members will not forget our 
match for five prizes, in the Forty-guinea water, on the 
12th inst.; all to go down by the first train same 
morning, that leaves Stratford at 7.39 a.m. Rye House 
the nearest station. -R. Low'ther, sec. 
West London Angling Club. Dartmouth Castle, 
Hammersmith.—A friendly match for a sweepstake of 
23. Gd. a head is arranged to take place on the 12th inst. 
Members to meet at Richmond station by first train 
for Wraysbury. The last club match of the season 
will take place on the 23rd and 2Gth inst., for three 
prizes. Thames only; bank or punt. Members may 
start the day previous, but not to fish before the morning 
of match. Members fishing on the Thursday must give 
the usual notice at the clubhouse on or before the 
morning of match. Mr. Elsmore has kindly presented 
another copy of Bickerdyke’s Book on Angling” for 
the heaviest individual roach over 12oz. taken during 
this match. Several of our members have been out 
lately, but have only been rewarded with very poor 
results. As our financial year closes on quarterly night, 
IMarch 2, I must request members whose subscriptions 
are in arrearto forward me same without further delay, 
to enable our auditors to balance the books.—J. J. 
HrNTEE, hon. sec. 
REPORTS FROM RIVERS, LOCHS, &c. 
i English and Welsh Reports. 
Lower Thames. — General Remarks.- One of the 
most important items to notice this week is the capture 
of a large dog otter at the entrance of the Mole, opposite 
to the well-known water gallery at Hampton Court. It 
was shot by Robert Whatford, jun., and measured four 
feet from the nose to the tip of the tail, and weighed 
281b. He has been on the watch for him for the last 
two months, and it makes the third otter in recent 
times that has been caught in the same place. It is the 
rule of the Thames Angling Preservation Sooipt 3 ' to give 
a reward of one guinea for each otter captured, and 
there is no doubt that the captor of the present one will 
be entitled to it, and the angler with some satisfaction 
will learn of its capture, although there are those living 
on the banks of the Thames who are opposed to their 
annihilation. The river has been in a bad state for the 
punt anglers, but if the weather keeps at all favour¬ 
able, the water will be in first class condition 
for jack fishing, and, with a somewhat limited 
time before them the anglers should take every 
opportunity or chance which is offered to them. Amongst 
the most energetic of club anglers the members of the 
New Albion Piscatorial Society keep to the front irre¬ 
spective of any distance they may have to travel. I 
think their next venture is to the district of Staines, 
to fish for a silver cup presented by Mr. W. F. Grimmett. 
their popular chairman, the entrance fees being for the 
benefit of the Thames Angling Preservation Society, on 
the committee of which Mr. Grimmett is now an active 
member and a regular attendant. I think, from all I 
can learn, the opponents to the new bye-laws are 
beginning to feel satisfied: the conservators are re¬ 
ceiving their objections in a right spirit, and in most 
of their suggested alterations the board will give a 
readj' compliance. The Anglers’ Association, which is 
a most influential bodj’, have been bj’ deputation before 
the conservators, and in a lengthened interview were 
received with courtesj", and their wishes principally 
obtained. I was satisfied, from the feeling the board 
possessed in favour of the association as a large and 
powerful representative influence, their suggestions 
would be favourably entertained.—B. 
Upper Thames. —Thames jack fishermen have just 
about a clear four weeks’ chance of good sport before 
the close of the season, and should not be slow in taking 
advantage of the present very fair condition of the 
water, which, until now, for weeks has been in execrable 
condition. Roach are still indifferent to the wooing of 
their lovers, but I did hear, the other day, of a fine take 
of 191b. by one rod, in the Medmenham district. The 
waters from Medmenham Abbey upwards to Magpie 
Island are deep, with a shelving, hard, gravelly bottom, 
and here the above take was had. To-day (Thursday) 
has been very wet all up the Thames valley, but this 
will not interfere with the present fair trim of the 
Upner Thames.— Marlow Buzz. 
Thames (Satchet). —I went to the river this morn¬ 
ing to get the punts ready, and found the water getting 
into very fair order ; if we have no very heavy rain, the 
water will be first class in a day or so. Raining as I 
write, worst luck. — G. Lumsden." 
Thames (Hampton Court).— William Milbourne 
writes ; “The water has been very high and thick, but it 
began to fall on Monday to the extent of four inches, 
and with the weirs all open and a very heavy stream, I 
should think the river will be in good condition for 
fishing b 3 '- the end of the week.” 
Thames (Monkey Island).— Owing to the fine 
morning several bank anglers came down on the .5th 
inst., and most of them had takes of roach and chub. 
Mr. Windred, out with E. Plummer, jun., got a splendid 
jack just upon 101b., also between 31b. or 41b. of good 
roach. The water is now clearing down very nicely, and 
in the course of a few days will be in good fishing order. 
Two nice jack were taken last Thursday from the bank 
in Queen’s Deep with paternoster with live dace in an 
edd 3 ' close to the l>ank. There is no doubt that is the 
place in thick water to find the fish.—R. Plummer, sen. 
Thames (Staines). — John Keene, jun., one day 
with Mr. Menear, 20lb. of good roach; another day 
with Mr. Wilson and Mr. Mackrell, 181b. of fine roach ; 
and another da 3 ' with Mr. Thorpe, 251b. of good roach 
and two chub. 
Thames (Suubury). —Messrs. E. Clarke and Sons, 
during the w'eek, twenty brace of perch, one brace of 
jack, and ten dozen of roach and dace, some of the 
roach being ver 3 - fine ones. One of the bank anglers 
caught a jack of 41b., and this class of sportsmen have 
been doing very well with roach and dace. 
Thames (Teddin^ton). —W. McBride, in one day, 
one brace of jack. Tne bank anglers have had good 
sport in roach and dace fishing. 
Thames (Thames Ditton).— The bank anglers 
have been getting a large quantit 3 ’ of roach and dace, 
and the water is reported to be going down nicely. 
Thames (Twickenham). —C. Brown, in one day, 
two and a half dozen of roach and dace ; A. Hammerton, 
in two days, fourteen dozen of roach and dace ; Pert 
Hammerton, in one day. six dozen of roach and dace; 
Richard Moffatt, 241b. of roach and dace and two bream ; 
John Spang, in five days, 501b. of roach and dace and 
seven good bream. 
Thames CWindsor). —Though recently we have 
been favoured with beautiful spring weather the river 
here at time of writing is bank full and much discoloured. 
Some very good roach are taken, but other branches of 
the art have received very little attention. Should rain 
I keep off, the water will be fishable by time this is in 
print for jack, and by the 13th should be perfect for 
both chub and jack, also roach. The Royal Windsor 
and District Piscatorial Society held their annual 
smoking concert on the 7th inst., at the society’s 
rendezvous, the New Inn, Eton, when about fift 3 ' 
assembled to listen to a very interesting vocal and 
instrumental programme arranged by the energetic 
secretary of the club, Mr. Cecil Hewlett, of Eton.— B. P. 
Bambridge. 
Anckolme District. — The weather is now very 
suitable for pike fishing, and the water, which was 
much discoloured, is now fining down nicel 3 '. Mr. 
Meanwell, jun., of Caistor, had two or three decent 
pike and twent 3 ' fine roach at the end of last week 
from the Ancholme. On Friday lost the new club at 
Market Easen put 2.50 fine yearling trout from the 
Manor fishery in the Rase. A code of rules have been 
drawn up, and the opening day for trout is March 15. 
This is quite early enough for this locality, as I saw 
this week some trout on the spawning beds, and caught 
two for examination. Both were full of eggs. I let 
them go again after inspection.— Thomas Ford, 
Brandon Ouse. — This fine river for roach, dace, and 
perch is now run off into very fair condition. You can 
get at most all the swims ; water a good colour, and dur¬ 
ing the middle of day fish feed fairly well. I advise all 
anglers who feel inclined to try it to wire or write to Mr. 
Ralph, Ram Hotel,'Brandon,aday or two before coming, 
in order to prevent disappointment after a long journey. 
—William Howlett. 
Cam. —Ely and district have had an awful lot of 
flooding again ; still anglers are busy along on the washes 
on the banks, and several good lots cf roach and perch 
were taken this day. If we get no more rain, and a few 
warm days, fishing will be good.—W illiam Howlett. 
Dove and Tributaries. —Water discoloured; but 
little attempted as yet; trout have not done spawning 
altogether. If present weather holds, they should be in 
condition in a week or two.—D. and W. H. Foster. 
Exe and Canal (Exeter). — The river is nowin first- 
class condition, and weather quite springlike, so that 
angling is once more a pleasurable pursuit. Pike, as I 
expected, have run somewhat freer since the freshet, but 
nothing of any size has been taken in our home waters. 
The best specimen was taken in the Greedy, opposite 
Colonel Wyatt Edgell’s residence, being a handsome 
female fish of 7|lb. It was killed on the spoon bait. Mr. 
T. Lee has secured a fish or two in the Ex wick reach, but 
nothing, I believe, over 41b. Mr. Pidsley has also had two 
or three small ones from the Guard's Gardens and Cowle 3 ' 
Backwater, and Mr. Roberts one of 3flb. from the Cowley 
neighbourhood. Dingle’s backwater has also turned 
out a few, but all of the small order. Messrs. Edwards 
and Jackman paid another visit to the Tiverton canal 
on Thursday last, and. after their previous misadven¬ 
tures, were gratified to find it in liquid condition. The 3 ' 
killed six fish, the largest weighing 5Jlb. From this 
same water Mr. Ernest Drewitt takes “championship 
honours ” for the week with a grand specimen of 21 jib. 
This makes veteran No. 2 for the present season, the 
last, weighing 221b., falling to the rod of a Tiverton 
angler. Salmon fishing in the Exe commences on the 
1st prox. ; a very fair number of fish have gone up 
during the recent freshet, and if we are fortunate enough 
to get another water down before the end of the month, 
some good business will be done, no doubt, on the opening 
day.— Red Palmer. 
Lake Corou (Bodorgan, Anglesey).— Last Satur¬ 
day, by kind permission, a part 3 ' of eight guns had a 
day’s shooting among the coots on this lake. The 3 ' had 
been unmolested for years, and had increased accord- 
ingl 3 -, and no doubt were detrimental to fishing, espe¬ 
cially in the spawning season. However, after the 
furious fusillading, between the killed and wounded, a 
considerable reduction was made in their ranks. Being 
in one of the boats after these binls, I noticed the rise 
of several good trout, late in the afternoon, at the 
Orange Dun presumably. Mr. Thomas, of Dwyran, who 
was fishing from the shore, had caught three and had 
several good rises. His flies for this time of the year 
were undoubtedl 3 ' too large. Mr. Griffith Fycock had 
two, one Alb. the other jlb. The lake is very high, 
and the water slightly discoloured. The weather for 
this time of the year is very mild, in fact, it is too good 
to last long. When the fish are properl 3 ' on, then comes 
the east wind, with ice, snow, and sleet, to spoil the 
sport. At least, that is the general record of the 3 ’ears. 
Lark —Roach and dace are feeding fairly well in 
“this stream.” I had a try myself this day (8th) and 
took a nice lot, bat the wind was so strong it was real 
hard work. Water a good colour and not too high. A 
few good fish taken near Mildenhall and West Row.— 
William Howlett. 
Lea and Stort. — On the Sth inst,. at Waltham 
Abbey, only a few fish were taken ; in the open com¬ 
petition only the first prize was taken — a handsome 
album — which was secured by Mr. W. Bramle 3 ', of the 
Stepney Brothers Angling Society, with a roach of 4Joz. 
The remaining prizes, including all entran ce monies, are 
to be fished for on the same conditions on Feb. 19. The 
local club, the Waltham Brothers, had a roving contest; 
here, again, only one prize was taken—by Mr. J. 
Lipwood, with two roach weighing 14Joz. . Mr. Jacobs, 
a tradesman of Waltham town, had a nice jack of lib. 
I saw a dish of roach which had been taken the iirevious 
day by Mr. C. Saville, the largest ones scaling 13oz., 
12joz., and 8oz.; to'al, 31b. lOJoz. Some of the 
Edmonton and Tottenham members had fish ; Mr. J. 
Hadkiss. the seeretar 3 -, had eight good roach, the best 
one weighing 12Joz. ; another member had two nice 
perch. The club expect to turn out in force on the 12th 
to fish for several valuable prizes. — Spliced Joint. 
