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Want This Better Wad 
S INCE shells loaded with Cork- 
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the angler, standing in the bow, ‘skit¬ 
ters’ or skips the spoon or bait over 
the surface just at the edge of the 
weeds. Skittering is a more legitimate 
method of angling than bobbing, for 
with the longer line the bass gives con¬ 
siderable play before he can be taken 
into the boat; and as this manner of 
fishing is usually done in shallow 
waters abounding in moss, grass, and 
weeds, the fish must be kept on the 
surface and landed quickly. 
“Ignatius, you should become a fly- 
fisher,” added the Professor. “Your 
style of bait-fishing is admirably suited 
to the Northern lakes and the deep riv¬ 
ers, where, indeed, it is the favorite 
method with the best anglers, though a 
small swivel or sinker is necessary to 
keep the minnow beneath the surface. 
But on such a charming, rapid, and ro¬ 
mantic river as this, the artificial fly 
alone, should be used. This afternoon, 
when the sun is low in the west, bass 
will again rise to the fly, and if you 
like we will try them again.” 
And now, while the Professor and 
Ignatius are talking of other matters 
over their pipes, we will conclude by 
wishing “good luck” to the entire fra¬ 
ternity of anglers, from him of the 
aesthetic fly to him of the humble 
worm, but with a mental reservation as 
to him of the hand-line and spoon. 
NESSMUK’S CAMP FIRE 
(Continued from page 313) 
the stroke, after which bring the pad¬ 
dle out edgeways and repeat the stroke. 
Think the above carefully, picture 
it in your mind and take a broom and 
rehearse it before trying it out. 
As for size and weight of paddle, 
suit yourself, remembering that too 
large and heavy a paddle proves tire¬ 
some and a small paddle loses you too 
much energy. 
Pick a medium-weight paddle reach¬ 
ing in the vicinity of your chest, and 
not too broad a blade; when buying 
watch for knot-holes in paddle. 
Your speed will be according to the 
muscle you place behind the stroke. 
Remember, a short, steady stroke all 
around equals a long hesitating stroke. 
As for camping, I am not attempt¬ 
ing to tell how to cook, pitch a tent or 
chop wood, just a brief sketch and a 
few hints that can only be acquired 
by experience itself. 
Always plan your trip way ahead, 
that is nearly half your trip. Get the 
right sort of fellows who will stick 
through thick and thin, fellows who 
are not afraid to share the camp du¬ 
ties. Make your lists of food and cloth¬ 
ing, remembering that: coffee, sugar, 
bread and butter go fast in camp. 
Elmer Wheeler. 
(Continued in Next Number) 
Page 324 
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