then be sought in the bays and along the 
bars, often far inshore, in ten or fifteen 
feet of water. 
Where three or more are fishing it is 
well to locate at four different places, 
one here, one there and so on. If one 
> strikes the finny host he announces the 
fact to the others and they go there to 
“follow up the school,” one of the most 
exciting events on the ice. 
The minute a school is struck they 
begin to bite. No sooner does the min¬ 
now get down than there is a fish on. 
But the school is passing and unless it is 
followed it will be lost. At once another 
ice-fisher cuts a hole through the ice 
some ten or more feet to one side of the 
fortunate one and drops down a line. 
Another on the other side cuts through 
and drops his line down. If one or the 
other has success the direction the school 
is taking is known and the holes are cut 
in the general direction they are moving. 
When the ice is very thick it is difficult 
to follow the school in this manner, but 
where the ice is a foot or so in thickness 
it is not hard to do. Crappies often 
school up to the number of thousands, 
strange as it may seem, and as they are 
steadily on the go it is natural that they 
must be closely pursued if they are going 
to be held interested. And the herd in¬ 
stinct is so “set” with them that where 
one goes they all go. Probably after a 
school has passed a few stragglers will 
remain behind but the occurrence is rare. 
I T seems strange but nevertheless true 
that changes of atmosphere in the 
world above has also an effect upon the 
fish in the watery world below the ice. 
Any sudden change in the weather has 
an effect upon the fish, for then they will 
be scarcely moving at all. If the fish 
are not biting during the day and all 
places have been tried, then it is highly 
possible that they will take the lure at 
night. The crappie is a peculiar fish in 
that way. For it is nocturnal and will 
take the minnow in the hours of dark¬ 
ness. 
The plan for night fishing, however, 
is for a party to go on the ice, selecting 
a secluded bay for the purpose. The 
bays are often very attractive to these 
fish and they may be taken in fifteen to 
twenty feet of water. If a fire is built 
on the ice the glow of it will penetrate 
into the depths and will lure the fish by 
the thousands. A lantern set at the edge 
of the hole will do likewise, but it should 
be remembered that if the fish are at¬ 
tracted in by the light they will approach 
so near the surface that they may often 
be caught in five to eight feet of water. 
In this many make a mistake for they 
will continue to fish near the bottom 
when the fish are near the top. A clear 
burning lantern set on a slant at the 
edge of the hole with one of the very 
highly polished lamp reflectors back of 
it will prove more worth while than any 
other attracting element. It will throw 
a ray of light into the water instead of 
a mere dim diffusion of light. 
Nothing is so enjoyable as an evening 
P ORTO 
IRlCO 
A Delightful Cruise 
thru Blue Tropic Seas 
Wonderful hours rambling through the 
streets of quaint cities, or admiring the 
beauties of the palm-grown countryside. 
Interesting chats with the natives—glimp¬ 
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16 DAY CRUISE $ 1 r A AND 
ALL EXPENSES lOU up 
The trip is rendered doubly enjoyable by the 
luxury of fast 10,000-ton steamers, specially de¬ 
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modern conveniences—savory, delicious meals. 
Wide choice of accommodations ranging from 
comfortable staterooms at minimum rates to 
rooms with private bath. Rates include meals and 
stateroom for entire trip. 
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The 
Island 
of 
Enchant¬ 
ment 
Pack Along This Practical Stove 
Beneath Your Auto Cushion! 
Burns Any Available Ft el 
Fires Quickly in Any Weather 
Illustration shows 
oven attached 
to pipe. 
CONSTRUCTION: Best Black Iron. No screws or bolts (nothing to 
lose or wear out). Good for a lifetime of abuse. 
The LIVINGOOD COLLAPSIBLE CAMP STOVE 
is obtainable wherever outing goods are sold or direct from our factory, by 
express, upon receipt of Check or Money Order. 
$8.50 
Including Oven and Roasting Pan, $13.00. 
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED 
H ERE is efficiency! A stove for campers and others that 
folds up like a checker-board and may be carried by a sturdy 
handle like a brief case. The total weight is but 15 lbs., yet it gives you every 
advantage of a kitchen range. 
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LABANON, PENNA. 
Fit-U Ice Creepers 
fTi#- Shoes, Arctics, Rubber or Felt 
* »»• Boot, Stayon, Self-Adjusting- 
Comfortable and strong. Suit 
everybody. Send $1.00 and 
your dealer’s name for a pair 
by Parcel Post, or a postal 
brings a circular to you. 
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BOX 328. 
GREENWICH, CONN. 
ZIP-ZIP 
A great and rapid seller, some¬ 
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grows tired of; scientifically and 
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Prong made of beautiful metal. Fine 
Zip-Zip rubbers with plenty of pep and 
force. Order from us or your dealer. 
Zip-Zip complete. 35c, 
or three for $1.00. 
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DepL 102, COLUMBIA, S. C. 
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