August, 1918 
V O K E ST AND S T K E A j\l 
491 
FISH FOR UNCLE SAM 
PRIZE ANGLING CONTEST 
Food Conservation is an all important factor. Our rivers, lakes and streams are filled with 
fish just waiting to be caught, and every pound of fish provided for food serves to save “THE 
PRODUCTS OF THE LAND.” 
FOREST AND STREAM appeals to its thousands of angling readers to contribute their 
knowledge of angling as a WAR-WINNING measure; to fish whenever opportunity affords, 
and to interest and instruct their friends or acquaintances in the art of angling, which to-day 
spells FOOD CONSERVATION as well as pleasure. 
The most ubiquitous of American Food Fish is the Black Bass. He is plucky; game; swift 
as an arrow; unyielding to the last, and makes himself at home wherever placed. 
For the purpose of broadening the interest in angling for Black Bass, as well as gathering 
information about the habits and characteristics of this great game fish, and developing the 
most scientific skillful methods for his capture by artificial lures, FOREST AND STREAM will 
give a FOREST AND STREAM medal and $25.00 in cash for the largest (in weight, length 
and girth ) small mouth black bass caught north of the Mason and Dixon line. 
For the largest (in weight, length and girth ) small mouth black bass caught south of the 
Mason and Dixon line, a FOREST AND STREAM medal together with $25.00 will also be given. 
For the largest (in weight, length and girth ) large mouth black bass caught north of the 
Mason and Dixon line, a FOREST AND STREAM medal and $25.00 in cash; also a FOREST 
AND STREAM medal and $25.00 in cash for the largest (in weight, length and girth ) large 
mouth black bass caught south of the Mason and Dixon line. 
Here is a truly splendid opportunity for anglers to contribute towards Food Conservation, 
promote interest in angling with artificial bait, as well as to realize a substantial reward for ac¬ 
complishment. This series of rewards for catching the black bass will be later supplemented 
by additional prizes from other sources. 
THE CONDITIONS GOVERNING THIS CONTEST ARE AS FOLLOWS: 
First—The Contest is open to everyone; men, women, or children. 
Second—Black Bass caught anywhere with any rod, reel and artificial bait are eligible for entry 
in the contest. 
Third—Contestants must use the blank printed at the bottom of this announcement or an exact 
copy. This must be attested to by two witnesses sworn to before a Notary Public, 
and his seal affixed. 
Fourth—All fish must be weighed on tested scales and measurements taken from lower jaw to 
tip of tail. 
Fifth—The weight, length and girth; date caught and manufacturer’s name of rod, reel and lure 
used in taking the fish, must be specified. All entries properly attested to must be mailed 
to the Fish Contest Editor, FOREST AND STREAM, 9 East 40th Street, New York 
City, on or before November 1, 1918. 
Sixth—Fish caught from state or private hatcheries not allowed in this contest. 
Seventh—In the event of there being two or more black bass, each properly entered in this con¬ 
test, that weigh exactly the same in pounds, ounces and fractions, and measure the 
same in girth and length, and these black bass prove to be larger and weigh more than 
any other black bass entered in their particular class, each contestant entering one of 
said fish will be awarded a prize of $25.00 and a FOREST AND STREAM medal. 
For further information, address Fish Contest Editor, FOREST AND STREAM, 9 East 40th 
Street, New York City. 
AFFIDAVIT 
I hereby swear to statement signed by me before two witnesses and a notary 
public. 
Black Bass . 
State if large or small mouth. 
Weight .Length . Girth. 
When caught.Where. 
Rod used.Reel. 
Line .Lure. 
Give Mfgrs. names of each and full specifications. 
Caught by (Signed). 
Street . 
City .State... 
Witnessed by: (Give names and addresses) ( SEAL ) 
Sworn to before me this.day of. 
Notary Public. 
