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FOREST AND STREAM 
[June 27, 1908. 
steadily, determinedly. How to build a fire and 
cook dinner in such a downpour was a problem. 
We waited patiently, but the rain did not cease, 
though the Little One repeated with all the faith 
of childhood: 
“Rain, rain, go away— 
Come again another day.” 
At last, sure that the storm was going to con¬ 
tinue all day, I sallied forth, and by dint of 
several trials succeeded in building a fire; then, 
my head stuck through the hole of my poncho, 
I boiled potatoes and fried the fish. We ate 
dinner while the rain beat a ceaseless tattoo 
on the canvas. 
The woods were reeking. The trout stream 
was over its banks. There was but one thing 
to do, load up and start for home. We took 
Catalina Light-Tackle Club. 
The third annual angling tournament, \vhich 
opened May 1, will end Oct. x. The club was 
organized for the purpose of encouraging the 
use of light tackle in the taking of the game fish 
of the waters of Santa Catalina Island, for the 
protection of same, and in the interests of a 
higher standard of sport. 
Rods.—Weight of tip not over ,six ounces; 
length not less than five feet. Butt, no restric¬ 
tions on weight; length not to exceed fourteen 
inches. 
Upon election to the club each new member 
will be presented with a club button as a badge 
of membership. 
First.—The line used must be standard nine- 
of season, diamond medal, presented by Donald B. 
Gillies, Tonopah, Nev. Winner’s name to be engraved 
on gold bar each season; medal property of club. 
Yellowtail cup: For the largest yellowtail of the season, 
silver loving cup, presented by the Western Hardware 
& Arms Co., of Los Angeles. The winner’s name is to 
be engraved on same each season, and the cup to become 
the property of the angler winning it two times. 
Ladies’ cup: For the largest yellowtail of the season 
taken by a lady angler, silver loving cup, presented by 
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. F. Willetts, Avalon. Cup to be 
presented at close of tournament. 
Burns Cup: Presented by Col. Dan M. Burns to Cata¬ 
lina Light Tackle Club for lady angler catching largest 
yellowtail. 
Yellowtail trophy: For the largest yellowtail of the 
season taken by a lady angler, Catalina Light Tackle 
Club silk pennant, presented by Dyas & Cline, of Los 
Angeles, to the angler winning it two times. 
Yellowtail prize: for largest yellowtail of season, split- 
bamboo rod, presented by Wm. Hunt, Jr., Avalon. Rod 
presented at close of tournament. 
Class D.—Albacore medal: For the largest albacore of 
season, gold medal, presented by H. J. Whitley Co., 
Los Angeles. The winner’s name to be engraved on 
gold bar each season. Medal property of club. 
Albacore cup: For the largest albacore of the season, 
silver loving cup, presented by the W. H. Hoegee Co.\ 
Los Angeles. The winner’s name to be engraved on 
Owego Creek. 
From the Susquehanna. Sport. 
OWEGO ROD AND GUN CLUB POST CARDS. 
An Owego Creek Catch. 
down the tent and started. All the way home 
the rain fell in torrents, everywhere the roads 
were flooded, and driving was anything but a 
delight; but talking the matter over, we came 
to the conclusion that the day had been enjoy¬ 
able, after all. The first thing I did upon reach¬ 
ing home was to read the weather man’s re¬ 
port. It was: “Continued fine weather to-day 
and to-morrow.” O. W. Smith. 
A Good Idea. 
Owego, N. Y., June 2 .—Editor Forest and 
Stream: I am inclosing a set of local post cards 
which our club, the Owego Rod and Gun Club, 
has gotten out, and which we use to notify mem¬ 
bers of meetings, thinking that perhaps they 
might be of interest in showing that our club 
is a live one. We have planted seven million 
pike fry in the Susquehanna River at this place 
this year, and about one hundred thousand ad¬ 
vanced trout fry in the Owego Creek and its 
tributaries. 
Trout fishing has been fairly good this season, 
although no very large catches have been re¬ 
ported. Joseph Leahy captured a 3^-pound 
German brown trout the other day and State 
Game Protector Farnham caught a i^-pound 
brook trout. F. J. Davis, President. 
The Forest and Stream may be obtained from 
any newsdealer on order. Ask your dealer to 
supply you regularly. 
thread linen line. Fifteen feet of the line used 
must be turned in with the catch at the time 
of weighing, and if, on examination, the line is 
found to be of extra size and strength, the catch 
will be disqualified. 
Second.—Nine-ounce rods with detachable 
butts allowed, but rods of one piece (without 
joints or detachable butt) are barred. 
Third.-—Anglers desirous of competing for 
prizes shall submit their tackle for inspection 
to one of the weighing committee for approval. 
Tackle shall also be submitted for inspection at 
the time of weighing in catch. 
Fourth.—Any amateur angler may compete 
for prizes offered, it not being necessary to be¬ 
come a member of the club in order to do so. 
Fifth.—Every angler must bring his fish to 
gaff unaided, and the fish must be reeled in. A 
broken rod, either before or after gaffing, dis¬ 
qualifies the catch. 
Schedule Weight of Fish.—Bronze Button—Yellowtail, 
201bs.; albacore, 201bs.; white sea bass or tuna, 201bs. 
Silver Buttons—Yellowtail, 30Ibs.; albacore. 351bs.; white 
sea bass or tuna, S51bs. Gold Buttons—Yellowtail, 401bs.; 
albacore, 501bs.; white sea bass or tuna, 501bs. 
CUPS, MEDALS AND PRIZES. 
Class A.—For the largest gold button fish of the 
season, silver loving cup, presented by Arthur J. Eddy, 
Chicago. The winner’s name to be engraved on same 
each season, and the cup to remain the property of and 
on exhibition with the club. 
Class B.—Tuna Medal: For the largest tuna of the 
season, gold medal, presented by Brock & Feagan, Los 
Angeles. The winner’s name to be engraved on gold bar 
each season; medal property of the club. 
Tuna cup: Tufts-Lyon trophy for the largest tuna 
taken during the seasons of 1907 and 1908. Cup to be 
presented at the close of the season of 1908. 
Class C.—Yellowtail medal: For the largest yellowtail 
same each season, and the cup to become the property 
of the angler winning it three times. 
Montgomery cup: presented by Montgomery Bros., 
Los Angeles, for the largest albacore of the season taken 
by a lady angler. Winner’s name to be engraved on 
the cup each season. Cup to remain in the custody of 
the club and a miniature cup to be presented to winner. 
Albacore prize: For largest albacore of season, to lady 
angler, lady’s alligator hand-bag, presented by manufac¬ 
turer of alligator goods, Avalon. 
Class E.—White Sea Bass—For the largest white sea 
bass, gold medal, presented by T. McD. Potter, of Los 
Angeles. Winner’s name to be engraved on gold bar 
each season, and the medal to remain the property of 
the club. 
Nosdlinger cup: For the largest white sea bass, pre¬ 
sented by Nordlinger & Son, Los Angeles. Winner’s 
name to be engraved upon same each season, and the 
cup to become property of angler winning it two times. 
Class F.—Gold medal: For the largest fish taken with 
9-ounce rod and standard 9-thread linen line, medal pre¬ 
sented by Edwin H. Brewster, Avalon. Winner’s name 
to be engraved on gold bar each season. Medal to be 
property of club. 
For the largest fish taken with 9-ounce rod and 9-thread 
line, to lady angler, gold bracelet set with garnets, pre¬ 
sented by manufacturer of alligator goods at Avalon. 
Consolation Prize: Hand-made 9-ounce split-bamboo 
rod, to the angler holding not better than a silver button, 
whose largest yellowtail, albacore, tuna, or white sea 
bass is under the required gold button weight by the 
narrowest margin. Presented by R. F. Shaver, Los 
Angeles. 
Class G.—Potter-Streeter cup, awarded to the boatman 
obtaining the largest number of members for the Light 
Tackle Club. Winner’s name engraved on cup each season. 
Class H.—Boatman’s prize: First prize, African steel 
cane rod for boatman to angler catching largest albacore 
of season. 
Class I.—First prize: German silver reel for boatman 
to angler catching largest tuna of the season. 
Class J.—First prize: Pair field glasses for boatman to 
angler catching largest yellowtail of season. 
Class K.—First prize: Split-bamboo rod for boatman to 
angler catching largest white sea bass of season. Pre¬ 
sented by club. 
Gilmore Sharp, Sec’y. 
All the fish laws of the United States and Can¬ 
ada revised to date and now in force, are given 
in the Game Laws in Brief. See adv. 
