Fishing around New York; by Muller Julius Washington 1868-

Author:Muller, Julius Washington, 1868- [from old catalog] & Knowlson, Arthur. [from old catalog]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Fishing
Publisher: Brooklyn, N.Y., Knowlson and Muller
Published: 1909-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

^ Do not try to reel the weakfish in till liis first rusli has ceased. Fight him with the rod as much as possible. You will be surprised to find how well even a very large fish can be controlled. Most salt water anglers begin to reel in the moment they fasten their fish. Then, if the fish makes a new dash, it is either a case of hauling against him by main strength or he will jerk the reel handle from the angler's fingers and run without any control.

^ Weakfish make these unexpected dashes continually, and it is then that they escape or smash tackle. Do not, therefore, be in a hurry to reel in. So long as the rod is playing the fish, 3'ou have him safe and can afford to delay reeling till you are fairly sure that he is ready to come. If, however, the weakfish tries a favorite trick of rushing toward the boat, you must reel instantly and sway your rod backward as far as it will go, to prevent slack line.

^ Ordinarily, weakfish hit the bait so desperately that they hook themselves, and it is unnecessary to strike them. There are times, however, when they take the bait gently and move away, generally slowly, sometimes quickly, but in either case without force. In such cases they must be struck. Tauten the line very gently till the whole weight of the fish is on it. If he pulls steadily, it is likely that he has the bait well in his jaws and a firm, deliberate stroke of the rod will fasten him. If, however, the fish simph- tugs irregularly or makes little nipping jerks when you feel him on your line, the chances are that he is playing with the bait. Give him line very carefully and without sudden motions. Sometimes a timid fish will take 25 or 30 yards. Then, as a rule, he will swallow the bait and start away.

^ If you feel tiny, feeble nibbles at your bait in waters where weakfish should be, do not be in haste to assume that it is done by lafayettes or other small fish. Sometimes weakfish will nip at bait this way through

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