Sierulff, F, H. Ford, 
ind W. E. Brooks. 
jlevote itself to cultivating 

Nov. 30, 1907.] 
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‘aused him to lose his equilibrium and he fell 
yverboard with a splash. The monster was on 
lim in an instant and a fight ensued. Hoyden 
nade frantic efforts to save his friend and 
inally killed the animal with a small sledge- 
tammer. Captain Nicholls was then pulled 
rom the water more dead than alive, without 
single garment left on his torn and bleeding 
jody. The sea lion measured a little over eight 

eet in length 
| The San Paced Fly-Casting Club has been 
Incorporated. Its directors are Thomas C. 
Carlos, G. Young; HAiB: 
perry, Walter D. Mansfield, Colonel George 
|. Edwards, James S. Turner, Edward Everett 
All live in San Francisco. 
Che corporation has no capital stock. It will 
“the art of scientific 
ingling,” assisting in the protection of fish in 
california waters and acquiring and maintain- 
Ing a preserve for the use and benefit of mem- 
bers. 
| The Southern California Rod and Reel Club, 
pf Los Angeles, will celebrate its first anni- 
rersary this month. The organization is in a 
itrong and healthy condition. With over 200 
nembers, a large degree of general interest has 
yeen maintained, and the few functions given, 
uch as fish barbecues, casting tournaments 
nd smokers, have been distinct successes. The 
lub has lent all the assistance in its power’ to 
he languishing campaign for the better protec- 
ion of the salt water game fish in Southern 
\Palifornia waters; it contributed a considerable 
um from its treasury to help supply funds for 
lhe fish and game preservation campaign at the 
State Capital. 
The California Game and Fish Protective As- 
iociation held its annual meeting in the 
jhamber of Commerce Building of Los 
\ngeles, Cal., on Nov. 8, 9 and 10. President 
Payne in his report said that two members of 
jhe State Fish Commission who had opposed 
he sportsmen were no longer members, and 
lhat there was over $85,000 in the fish and game 
und, with rapidly increasing revenue derived 
rom the hunter’s license scheme, inaugurated 
his year. 
Amendments to the constitution were passed, 
iroviding that all clubs or associations pay an- 
ual dues of $5 to the Fish and Game Associa- 
ion; that the executive committee may advised- 
y change the date of the annual convention, and 
ie persons under the age of 18 may become 
embers without the payment of dues and with- 
att vote until they are 21, when they will pay 
egular dues. As the association will meet again 
efore the next legislative session, it was 
eemed best not to suggest changes in the fish 
nd game laws at this time, but to leave this 
latter to the next convention. 
It is the intention of the association that the 
ext legislature be asked to raise the license 
or commercial fishers from $2.50 to $25.00; also 
hat the taking of all kinds of fish by aliens for 
lien markets be stopped. Santa Cruz was de- 
ided upon as the meeting place of the next 
onvention to be held in November, 1908. 
Asse. 2B. 

New England Angling. 
Boston, Nov. 20.—Editor Forest and Stream: 
t seems that it is becoming increasingly diff- 
ult each year to find good fishing in Maine. 
)f course, it is quite possible to get reliable 
asults just after the ice goes out in many of 
1e big lakes, but the trout fishing that used to 
ield fish ranging in weight from three-quar- 
‘rs of a pound to a pound and a half seems 
) be growing less with each passing season. 
few years ago the Dead River region, the 
likes about Moosehead and many other sec- 
jons, all of which could ke easily reached, 
ave such fishing to the angler, merely for the 
‘ying, all through the season. Many trout 
re still taken in the old places, but the size 
id number are steadily diminishing, and now 
) get results as they used to be, it is necessary 
» undertake a longer trip and to penetrate 
eeper into the wilderness. In keeping with 
lis change, anglers are taking more and more 
» camp life, and the tent and other camp 

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equipment has come rapidly to the front. 
One of the first of my acquaintances to fore- 
see the necessity of getting ‘further in” was 
Dr. Hall, of Warren, R. I. Several years ago 
he conceived a great liking for taking his out- 
ings under canvas, and each recurring trial 
has only served to cement this belief. Re- 
cently he returned from one of the most inac- 
cessible regions in Maine, the Sourdnahunk 
country. Going down about the middle of 
September, he went to Daisy Pond, where he 
camped for six weeks. The fishing he enjoved 
simply beggars description, trout up to two 
pounds in weight rising to the fly greedily at 
almost any time. So good was the fishing 
that the fatigue of “getting in’ seemed 
nothing, and he is already planning another 
trip for next season. 
Some twelve or thirteen 
ponds, nearly all of which furnish excellent 
sport, are scattered over the surrounding coun- 
try, thus making it easy to change about and 
relieve the monotony of location. One of these 
is Kidney Pond, where Col. Samuel Colt, of 
as 
other lakes and 
Hartford, has a fine camp. Other ponds are 
Lost, Foss and Knowlton, Rocky. Slaughter, 
Fowler, Windy Pitch and Elbow. In close 
view of all is the towering peak of Katahdin, 

AN 
ANXIOUS MOMENT. 
adding much to the impressive beauty of the 
region. After the fishing season closed, the 
Doctor spent much time tramping about and 
doing a little hunting, although he says game 
was rather scarce. 
Dr. O. A. Parker, of Wakefield, finds it both 
interesting and entertaining to plan out his 
fishing trips a long way in advance. Begin- 
ning in. the winter, every detail of the com- 
ing event is mapped out carefully, and unlike 
many, who do most of their fishing in antici- 
pation only, the Doctor actually performs what 
he purposes to do. A good part of the season 
of 1906 he spent in Newfoundland. This year 
he tried Nova Scotia, returning a short time 
ago. Starting early in the summer, he crossed 
the province, fishing all the best lakes and 
streams, and visiting sections of the country 
seldom visited by sportsmen. The Rev. Mr. 
Chase and Dr. Soper were with him part of 
the time, and were fully as enthusiastic as Dr. 
Parker about the beauties of the wilderness 
traversed as well as the fishing. 
At Round Mountain Lake, Maine, a few sea- 
sons ago, I had the pleasure of spending a 
week or two in camp with Mr. and Mrs E. E. 
Patridge, of Medford. Delightful camp mates 
they proved to be, and at that time I witnessed 
some of the amazing shooting with pistol and 
revolver which has since made the names of 
this couple famous at the Walnut Hill range 
and elsewhere. They were then going to dif- 
ferent localities each year, picking up good 
fishing wherever possible, but since then have 
settled down in a comfortable and cosy cot- 
tage outfit on the shore of Rangeley Lake. 
Here they may be found every year, from May 
to October. They reached home recently, and 
Mr. Patridge reports the same indifferent fish- 
ing and miserable weather extending through 
the greater part of the summer, that every- 
body else has reported. Later on this month 
they will start for Bermuda, intending to stay 
until March, ; 
MriaeA. |e. Clark .ot 
short time ago from a 
weeks into a country of 
unexplored lakes in Quebec. With French 
Canadian guides, Mr. Clark and a friend en- 
tered the woods from Ha Ha Bay, and cov- 
ered all the best fishing points possible to 
reach in a few weeks’ trip. They were unfor- 
tunate in having almost incessant rains, but 
even with high water, enjoyed excellent fish- 
ing. Not suspecting any salmon in these 
waters, Mr. Clark was immensely surprised 
one day to have his small flies and leader 
ripped off savagely by a big salmon that broke 
water. He was just starting to cast for trout, 
using a four-ounce rod. The next day, with a 
little heavier tackle, he fished a pool further 
down the stream, and returned to camp with 
a good catch, the heaviest a salmon of nearly 
eight pounds. He hopes to try the same region 
next year, and will go prepared for heavy fish. 
HACKLE, 
Newton, returned a 
trip lasting several 
uncut forests and 

Catalina Light Tackle Club. 
Avaton, Cal., Nov. 15.—Editor Forest and 
Stream: Following is a list of winners and 
prizes given under the auspices of the second 
annual tournament of the Catalina Light Tackle 
Club, May 1 to Oct. 1: 
Cups, Medals and Prizes—Class A—For the 
argest gold button fish of the season, silver lov- 
ing cup, presented by Mr. Arthur J. Eddy, Chi- 
cago, Ill. 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. Won 
by Mrs. H. Brewster, Avalon, Cal. White 
sea bass, bapa 
Class 
catching “lat 
Light Tackle 
Sweezey, Los 
pounds. 
Class B—Tuna Cup—Tufts-Lyon Arms Co. 
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. Won by E. J. 
Polkinhorn. Tuna, 5034 pounds. 
Tuna Prize-——For the largest tuna of the sea- 
son, best split bamboo, nine-ounce rod. Won 
by E. J. Polkinhorn. Tuna, 5034 pounds. 
Class C.—Yellowtail Cup—For the largest yel- 
lowtail of the season, silver loving cup. 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. Won by Edw. 
C. Sachs, Butte, Mont. Yellowtail, 1 pounds. 
Class C.—Yellowtail Trophy—For largest 
yellowtail of the season taken by lady angler, 
Catalina Light Tackle Club silk pennant, to the 
angler winning it two times. Won by Mrs. L. 
A. Brennen, Los Angeles, Cal. Yellowtail, 3634 
pounds, 

loving cup to lady angler 
under the rules of Catalina 
Won by Miss D. May 
Cal. Black sea 128 
fe fish 
Club. 
Angeles, bass, 

the 
Burns Cup.—Presented by Col. Dan M. Burns 
to Catalina Light Tackle Club for lady angler 
catching largest yellowtail, tc07. Won by Mrs 
L. A. Brennen, Los Angeles, Cal. Yellowtail, 
3634 pounds. 
Class C.—Yellowtail 
yellowtail of the season, rod presented by Mr. 
W. M. Hunt, Jr., Avalon, Cal. Won by Edw. 
C. Sachs, Butte, Mont. Yellowtail, 4134 pounds. 
Class D.—Albacore Cup—For the largest alba- 
core of the season, silver loving cup. The win- 
ner’s name to be engraved on same each sea- 
Prize—For the largest 

