May I, 1909.] 
FOREST AND STREAM. 
685 
As soon as word comes 
that the ice is going out, 
every sportsman who can 
get away drops business 
and packs up for a glori¬ 
ous week or two of 
Fishing Down 
In Maine 
ffT11 I^JHAND nME.STMDI^RD S\HCE 
ANGLING MEMORIES 
CHAMPION FISH STORY. 
The following “remarkable but authenticated” 
story is sent from Nanaimo, British Columbia, 
where the fish are on exhibition and have been 
photographed: 
A veteran fisherman named Simeon Day 
caught recently a monster cod just outside 
Nanaimo harbor and brought the fish to the 
city, where it was on exhibition at the Vendome 
Hotel. The cod was of extraordinary size and 
out of all proportions to the ordinary speci¬ 
mens. 
On its being dissected a most remarkable 
state of things was discovered. Inside the big 
fellow was another codfish about 20 inches in 
length, and inside this was a rockcod 18 inches 
long, and inside this again was another 10 inches 
m length. To make the story complete, inside 
the innermost cod was the herring which Day 
had used as bait.—New York Fishing Gazette. 
Seasonable Books for the Sportsmai\*s Library 
MEN I HAVE FISHED WITH 
MY ANGLING FRIENDS 
Both by FRED MATHER 
These two volumes are a source of endless delight to the fisherman. They 
deal with every phase of the gentle sport from bent pins and willow poles to 
salmon flies and special rods—with every kind of fish as well. 
They are full of a quaint philosophy, written with a rare appreciation of 
human nature, and comprising sketches of angling “characters” as well as well- 
known men who were Mr. Mather’s brethren of the angle. Much of other 
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we offer 
Both together, postpaid, for $3.00 
FOREST AND STREAM PUBLISHING COMPANY, NEW YORK 
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Chambers St. (Dept. F. S.)y New York. 
The Hildebrandt Spinners 
Are spinners that spin; no swivels 
required. Suitable for all kinds of 
fishing. Made in 9 different sizes 
and 50 styles of pearl, polished brass 
and brass spoon blades, nickel, 
copper and gold plated. In fancy 
feather and squirrel, fox and buck 
tail flies. Send for Catalogue. 
the: JOHN J. HILDEIBRANDT CO. 
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FISH 
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free. We also handle other tackle. (Agents wanted) 
EUREKA FISH NET CO., Dept 5 
When writing say you saw the ad. in “Forest 
and Stream.” 
Word has come. The 
speckled beauties are wait¬ 
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Think of it. You can 
fish for some fighting 
species in every township 
in Maine from one end 
to the other. This year 
the sport is extra keen and 
there’s plenty for all. 
Even if you know Maine, you 
can best make satisfactory 
arrangements by securing a 
coi/y of our new and authentic 
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“Directory of Guides” 
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in postage. Address 
“Recreation” 
Passenger Dept., 
Boston, Mass. 
C. M. BURT, 
G. P. A. 
7 
/ 
! steelFishin^Rods 
Represent established superiority, whether fish¬ 
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your dealer does not handle “BRISTOL” Rods. 
FISH HOOK. DISGORGER (saves fingers, 
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84 Horton 
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An Absolute Waterproofing Solution for Dry Flies 
A Dry Artificial Fly can be dropped 
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Any angrier can readily see the advantage in 
handling Dry Flies, both for convenience and 
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To fool the trout, get as near to nature as pos¬ 
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not swimming below the surface, consequently 
‘‘DRIFIil” gets near to nature and fills the 
trout basket i _ 
Directions: 
Dip the flies into the “DRIFLI,** let stand for 
one minute, then press lightly betwen blotting 
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DRIFLI” are guaranteed to float for 12 hours 
or more continual use, and not only that, but 
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25 Cents. 
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90 Chambers St. New York 
