FOREST AND STREAM 
961 
GOOD BASS FISHING IN FLORIDA. 
Stuart, Fla., March 23, 1916. 
Editor Forest and Stream : 
I come to repeat the invitation of one year 
ago, to come to Stuart, and enjoy the best fish¬ 
ing you have ever had or can have, as the blue- 
fish and Spanish mackerel are to be caught by 
the dozen trolling from a motor boat in the St. 
Lucie River, and a trip up the South Fork, about 
15 miles, will show you more black bass, large 
mouths, in school or drove, than you ever saw 
before. I am now speaking from my own ex¬ 
perience. March 20th was my 67th birthday, 
and to celebrate my passing of this milestone, 
three of us, lovers of the rod, left Stuart for the 
head waters of the South Fork, on the morning 
of the 21st, in a motor boat, towing two skiffs 
behind, leaving the motor boat, about 15 mfles 
by river, above Stuart, and using the skiffs for 
the last 4 miles of the river to our camping place. 
On our arrival at 11 A. M., we rigged up three 
rods and in twenty minutes had ten big mouths, 
weighing about one and a half pounds, which 
were dressed and broiled for our luncheon. Af¬ 
ter a pipe or so, one of the party went overland 
to a creek half a mile distant, after minnows. 1 
in my skiff went exploring the stream above our 
camp, and the elder one of the party, “a boy” of 
75 years of age, fished from the bank near the 
camp, using the minnows we had brought with 
us. On my return to camp with a fair string 
of bass and some of the largest bream I ever 
saw, I found the “boy” caring for an eight 
pound “big mouth,” and the other man came in 
a half hour afterwards, with six two pounders. 
We called the fishing off for the day, fixed up 
our camp, broiled and fried bass, boiled the 
cabbage of a cabbage palm tree, dined, visited 
and sat on the bank, and watched the schools of 
bass in the clear water, with the pipes burning 
incense to the god of the angle. 
The bass were in droves, and occasionally a 
monster one, estimated to be three feet long, 
would swim by. Well, we caught all we wanted, 
and got home yesterday evening, with enough 
for our own families, and to supply the families 
of several friends, and will soon go again. It is 
agreed that we shall keep none under three 
pounds in weight. Come and go with us, or 
send some of the Forest and Stream bass fisher¬ 
men, who like to rough it out doors, for two 
or three days, to go with us and get their fill of 
black bass fishing. Come. Come. 
W. F. Rightmire. 
PRIZED GIFTS FROM NESSMUK. 
Toad Hollow, N. Y., March 13, 1916. 
Editor Forest and Stream : 
On a table in my “Den” there is always found 
a book “Woodcraft” and on the flyleaf is writ¬ 
ten these words: 
“Wellsboro,” Pa., May 12, 1884. 
An inveterate caster to a 
First class maker of fly rods: 
Nessmuk to “Ned Net Turc.” 
“Ye Author,” 
“G. W. Sears.” 
In my hunting coat pocket there is a knife 
with my name engraved upon the handle. More 
than one coat has gone the way all must go and 
the knife is as good as new. This was also a 
gift from “Nessmuk” in 1895. Need I say that 
I prize them very much? 
“Ned Net Turc.” 
SPORTING GOODS DEPARTMENT 
Ashaway Line•& Twin© Mfg. Co., 
Attsn. of fir. A. J. Crandall. 
Aahaway, R. I. 
Gentlamers: 
Having used and handled your goods for a number of years, 
- it gives me great pleasure to wits you regarding your Surfman's 
Line, in which I have succeeded in interesting numerous clubs and 
professional surf casters. 
This particular line is handled by me to the exclusion 
of other makes of Salt Water Line, and has become a great ■ 
favorite, it being‘now used by 96# of the casters in tournaments 
held in and around New York. In fact it was with on© of these 
linos sold.by me to'Dr. Carl©ton-Simon, that he made the world’s 
record oast of .349 ft. l/2 inch, at Midland Beach on Sept. 20, 1914. 
The main goad points of the line are that there is no dressing on 
the same and it will not kink. I am recommending the line with 
perfect confidence to all my customers, as I am quite certain that 
-when once used, reorders will be placed for the 3ame, 
Yours truly, . 
With F. A. 0. SCHWARZ, 
Every Red-blooded Man 
Should Read This Book 
I N IT there is a story, illustrated by a famous cartoonist; a story 
that will carry you back to the time when you really lived—back to the 
days we all love to recollect and act over in the mind’s eye. It also contains 
many practical talks and hints on the greatest of all sports —the “reel” 
sport of Angling. Profusely illustrated with views and drawings which will 
make any well-regulated heart thump harder—even make a most benevolent 
individual envious in the extreme. Get your copy— 
Free Upon Request 
Incidentally you’ll be able to learn about the South 
Bend Anti-Back-Lash Reel — the reel that makes 
Angling easy for the beginner and easier for the 
Veteran Angler. You will also learn about the Tackle 
that has been making fish rise, jump and hit, harder, 
oftener and with more vim, not only in Indiana, but 
in California, Florida, Texas, Canada—everywhere. 
This great book, “The Days of 
Real Sport,” will be off the 
press about May 1 st, but send 
for your copy today; then it won’t be forgotten. 
Use the coupon—NOW. 
South Bend Bait Company 
10262 Colfax Avenue 
South Bend, Indiana 
SOUTH BEND BAIT CO. 
I 10262 Colfax Avenue, South 
I Bend, Indiana 
Please send me a copy 
1 of your book, “The 
Days of Real Sport.” 
Name 
(Use the Margin for Address) 
