Bait Casting
and
“Dowagiac” Baits
oa
JAMES HEDDON & SON,
Dowagiac, Mich. contributed By:
Mr, Harold Gerstenterger
12/25/83
1906
DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING
Away” order by number.
Dealers ordering quantities of not less than one-talf dozen shoulil sea for confidential
prive list,
Prsqhose who do not have a satisiactory rating in the commeccial ayene
not already established a eredit with us, should remit. with orvler or send sufficient money
to cover transportation both ways, when goods will be sent e. 0. d. subject to inspection.
All orders are acknowledged by postal card, and when shipments are made by mail, it
must be at purchaser's risk, To insure against loss in the mails, purchaser should remit
8 cents extra to corer cost of registration
or who have1
TO OUR FRIENDS
Four y
nd at
could
ars ago we started to make fish baits, We mate chem juss as 2%
He we penter than anyone else did, We are making ehem «great teal
cae mowetha we did then, We made them so good at the start sd at making then
eee ch becter now that people tellus there is no article of fishing tackles taniquely and
Superbly constructed a its class, as che “DOWAGIAC™ baits
Wve persevered daytimes and dreamed about it nighes. hoping go dese
kind of reputation. We have carefully avoided the adoption of new fa
they were new, the “DOWAGIAC™ policy being @ conservatively prve
‘lize the highest possibilities of production in our fine, malking
have tried to
andl win this
Jy because
essive one, We
no effort to.
compete with others in price, aor permitting others to compete with us in quality
Pete Whos ave been successful. We have built up a aplendid trade and for all this
we wish to thank our angling friends aud the trade in general
JAMES HEDDON & SON,
Dowagiae, Mich., February. 1906.
Heddons' “DOWAGIAC" Baits
The “DOWAGIAC™ bait prosduets have now been in general use for so Joni a UR and
aneir high quality has been so folly attested that it seems unnecessary er mabe SY farther
aoe aeyaraing their general excellence or sucvess a8 replacement (FIN bait
re aeedapeatiligy to the mechanical needs of the artistic ancl swevesstal BUESNSST
and their suevess as killers of game fishes, hare been fully proven their instant and
enduring popularity
‘The high quality of the "DOWAGTAC” goods is attributa perience
ofthe mantaacturers in the practical use of artificial lures among nearly all species of fresh
ater game fishes, aided by an incestment of capital which bas brought into their pro-
Yateion every needed facility for properly producing this class of tackle
eee mevatural that a casual observer should consider the construction of am
Je tw theestener
artificial minnow to be a very simple mechanical matter, while those hho have had
euaintance with the production ofthese gourds will appreciage chat at artificial minnow.
site ie truly adapted to the needs of the discriminating baitenster. must Pe attended in
wo stenction by the most careful workmanship and the application of an infinitum
ber of necessary mechanical details.
Geom a small work-shop, where a few baits were produced by tedious processes for
oar owa use and the accommodation of local trade, our business has groin (0 A model
factory, employing every work day in the year a considerable force of skilled operatives
and decorators.Heddons’ “DOWAGIAC”
jows Nos. 100 to 106 (Inclusive)
‘as shown on the following pages, are exactly alike im every detail excepting in styles of
coloration, as illustrated.
‘They have two spinners, three treble hoo!
weight, thirteen pennyweight; sinks readily
length of body, two and three-fourths inches:
ncked one each in durable wooden box, prive, prepaid by mail, TSets
ing number as totlows: Faney back, No 100:
How, No. 1055
In ordering spevify color desired b,
rainbow, Non 101; white, No, 102; aluminum, 103; red, No. 104
gold, No. 106.innows Nos. 150 to 155
Heddons’ “DOWAGIAC”
ge in rainbow finish are also furnished in all ot che eolory in whieh
shown on opposite p
Xos, 100-106 are showa, excepting No. 106, gol
Has five treble hooks; two spinners; length of hody, three
slowly. .
The treble hooks on this bait, as upon all other “DOWAGIAC™ baits, are p:
from tangling or interlocking by the patented "DOWAGIAC™ method of hook attachment
oneshalt inches, Sinks
nted
and presentment,
Packed one each in durable wooden box, price, prepaid by mail, $1
In ordering specify color desired by giving number as follows: Fancy hack, No. 150:
rainbow, No. 151; white, No. 152; aluminum, No. 133: red, No. 154; yellow, No, 155.
a
{ee =
Na. 191 (masveowHeddons’ “DOWAGIAC” Minnow Nos. 175 to 177
Shown on opposite color page in blended! white Bish. is also supplied in faney back oF
rainhow finish.
Phi minnow his thiee treble hooks, No. 2-0 size, made specially of best selected extra
heary English steel and hollow ground: two spinners: length of body, three and one-half
inches. Sinks slowly ~
orig bait fs designed specially for maskollonge, piclerel pike and the larger varieties
officah water game fishes. Is also specially adapted to casting oF trolling for the large
bass of Florida and other southern states.
son tad one each in durable wooden box, price, prepaid by mail, $t
Toorderiag specify color desired by giving number as follow Faney back, No.
rainbow, No. 176; white, No. 177.
No. 177 (were).Heddons’ “DOWAGIAC” Bait No. 200
Isa surtace bait with no revolving parts and is not made to resemble any living thing. It
rides always the same side upon the water and might properly be termed a semi-weedless
lure, It can be used successfully among lily pads and rushes if properly handled and isa
great attracter and comparatively sure killer of Bass and all species of surface biting fresh
water game fishes.
ished in one style only, viz., glistening white enameled body, with red collar and
blue front.
Packed one each in strong pasteboard box, price, prepaid by mail, 75cts.
‘No. 200 (exren.jows Nos, 300 to 302
Heddons’ “DOWAGIAC”
Shown on apposize paye in fancy back finish, are also supplied in rainbow or bleed white
fish
This minaoe stags at all cimes on the st
struction t0 in
che hait sufficient huoyaney co
The special huok presearment on this hait, fas shown on apposite
killer af all spevies of surtace bicing zame fishes.
pred to che large hass of Florida and other southe
tn in durable wooden bos, prive, prepaid by mail,
number as follows: Faney hack, No, 300:
well a
Packed 0
In ordering specify color desired hy giving
rainbow, No. 201; white, No. 302,
No. 300 (rane meen}
on Le
N* Heddon's, “DOWAGIAC” Killer No. 450
Jy without eves or other
J durably made and
‘This bait is a fish
white finish, bas round bod
and is strongly and
page in red and
fas three treble hoo!
SDOWAGIAC™ enamel and nickeled Atti
As shown on opposite P
minnow decorations;
finished with the regular
killer and the price is right,
Put up in strong pasteboa
-d box, price, prepaid by mail, S0ets
‘yo. a80 (neo Axo WHITE
ieSome Details of Construction
The “DOWAGIAC™ baits. (excepting the floating baits.) are made of selected quality
of ran cane and each bait is chemivally ereated to prevent che absoebeion el Nes
wd ceca and erteed with from eight to twelve coats of the special “DOWAGIAC”
cnn te pe mber of coats depending spon the style of nish appli, ‘This enamel 2
crane Aicelain finish, which will not peel or cleave From che Drie ‘and in tact it cannot
he worn from the bait by ordinary usage.
vor from oe atieeisge upon the "DOWAGLAC™ baits, inclading the hooks, os nickel
placed and che spinners are polished to the highest degree of 116 plater’s art. The plated
ifs aot only sl much to the excellent appearance of fhe Die but they will not rust or
parts got oe feature is especially valuable on the hooks, the loss of many one”
felng traceable to hooks which had become defective through Fyst ~
Without doubt the most raluable
patented feature placed npon an
hrefieial bait in recent years has
been the "DOWAGIAC™ method of
attaching all hooks on the body of
the bait in the socket, as showa by
illustration No. 1. to the left.
The illustration to. the right
shows the old method, (not cov-
ered by our patent,) of attaching
trebles to artificial baits, and, as
ses Way Fer will be seen, this method permits N3™The Ordinary Wa
ayer ill Be eer cohs om the tieble to NP TCO eee
lie up snugly against the body of the bait when the bait is being seed or trolled through
de eee as leaving but one hook formidably preseased to the Bs
eater ee eee howes our perfected method, where, by seaon of the shank being
hung in the socket, all three hooks are always held out from the ody of the bait, where
thes literally “reach out for the fish.” This impeoy ord secures for the angler many
Shtgadid has sehish might otherwise have “struck” the bait. Wich heing hooked.
‘This adjustment also prevents the hooks from interlocking or Pevortng, caught up or
angled. tngether, a feature so vers annoying and cimeonsimins, 19 the angler, and
eae fetal upon the inferior class of artificial baits. This esha ‘of retaining the
aT igo prevents the hooks from pecking and marring the body of the bait and thereby
removing the paint or enamel.
in ve Pfemonstration as to the universally recognized alue of the ” DOWAGIAC™
cockit peimeple of Rook presentment could be given than to cite the “busy way
socket principle Of ors of the "DOWAGIAC™ goods hare endeavored to seuure UG Se
in Mitty varying methods, but always with a lack of that success adljustment which is
rea vary ee ncchamieal convenience of the bait-aster and the success hiooking and
landing of the fish.
landing oF icy valuable and patented feature of the "DOW AGIACY
Bate ie shows by illustration No. 3 upon this page. Tt will be seen
Baits is erncler, by simply taking the treble in the fingers and giving
ha ene danas to the lele, can quickly pass the ring of the treble from
ee cthook and return it or attach ang other ringed hook. Xo
te tere Sfreplaciag a broken hook could be more simple nor practical
cenethis, atl the rjustment retaine the hook firmly when the screw:
No}. Deuched Treble hook is turned back to placeThe buyers and users of “DOWAGIAC": goods can always depend upon having the
latest and best there is ou the market, combined with excellence of construction and that
perfection of detail which is absolutely essential to best success, meeting the many and
‘varied exacting reyuirements of our most modern method of angling for tresh water game
fishes,
Our Patents
‘The “DOWAGIAC” Baits are patented in the United Statesand Canada and the patent
covers the angling collar used on our No, 200 Surface Bait; the socket principle of adjust-
ing hooks and the serew-hook method of attaching hooks, as used upon all"DOWAGIAC™
Baits; also the elevated front end on our No. 200 bait when used in combination with the
angling collar or any collar on any bait. .
The United States and Canadian patent offices have allowed us a patent which not
only covers the socket of inset as used in the hook adjustment on the “DOWAGIAC”
Baits, but also its equivalent, as might ke found by making «hole entirely through the
body of the bait, building a socket up on the outside of the body of the bait and by other
analagous methods. We intend to secure protection in U. S. court.
That the burer may have an accurate idea of what he is purchasing, we have gone to
considerable expense to have our minnows printed up in their natural colors on the
following pages. The printers, however, found it impossible to reproduce the color work
ina manner that would do full justice to the high tone and perfect blending of the colors
on the minnows
We recommend our Fancy Back and Rainbow finishes as being our most perfect color
effects, although our other styles of finish have proven equally successful as fish catchersTHE ART OF BAIT-CASTING
Proper Paraphernalia
The art of hait-casting for black bass and other fresh water game fishes has grown £0
rapidly into public favor within the past few years. that we believe at this time ie is quite
Tntneceesary to make any claims as to the advantages of this modern method of pursuing
the “gentle art.”
fnile we do not assume to write with any particular authority as to correct methods
of casting or the proper paraphernalia to be employed, we offer the following pages upon
the subject in response to the continued call from beginners and others who write us for
bait-easting literature.
The Outfit
We consider the rod to he by far the most important accouterment of the bait-caster's
outit and we would always advise the intending purchaser to practice economy. in the
purchase of the reel rather than in the rod, if he has only a limited amount to invest
There are many good reels on the market selling as low as $3.00, while a truly dependable
rod. which combines proper balance, elasticity and action, cannot be purchased at less
than from $8.00 to $15.00.
‘Many good rods are made from Greenheart, Lancewood, Bethebara and other woods
commonly emplored by the rod maker, but a selected quality of bamboo is the only
material which guarantees all of the requisites demanded by the sportsman who is skilled
in the use of first-class tackle.
We would not be understood as soving that reasonably good rods, which may last for
rears swith proper care, eannot be purchased at less than $8.00. as there are may. rocs in
spate arket retailing at from $3.00 to $3.00, which can be depended upon to bring into
Camp the largest and most wily specimen of the bass family.
Tchhas always occurred to us that rod manufacturers do not seem to realize that the
modern baitcasting rod is not a modified bait-rod, but entirely a distinetive institution of
Fett We do not consider the bait-casting rod an offspring of the bait-rod, but rather a,
iMeation of a special family of its own, brought into being to be employed in a method of
fishing in most respects more successful and enjoyable than other styles of easting, and a
method which we believe will in a large measure supercede the older types.
Many fishermen harbor a prejudice against the use of the, so-called, “extremely”
shovt rod, and nowhere is this prejudice so deeply rooted nor so widespread as in the
sRokern states, The eastern school of anglers, who consider the baitcasting rod merely as
sSQodied bait-rod, throw up their hands in holy horror at the mere suggestion of a bait-
casting rod measuring from £2 to 60 inches, while the progressive baitcasters of Michigan’
Gini neighboring states have come to realize that the so-called, “extremely” short rod
Gombines more advantages and less disadvantages for the baiteaster, than does the
modified bait-rod so much treasured by our brother sportsmen of the east,
Aselatively. perfect. bait-casting rod for casting the popular weights employed in
modern artiBeial lures is from 4-6 to 4-10 in length, weighing from 5 to 6 oz., depending
iipoa the length of rod and weight of bait used. For use in fishing, heavier lures are
becoming more popular each year, owing to the frequent adverse and varied conditions of
wind which greatly detract from the possibilities of distance and accuracy when the ¥4 0%.
or regulation tournament weight is used.
‘The heavier che lure, the stiffer must be the rod, for while the stiff rod may not feel asdointy when fondled in the den, a light limber rod is not conducive to distance, ease, nor
accuracy with a heavy lure.
Te Sly appavent that @ heavy bait weilded at the end of a st 6 foot rod would
be ungainly and tiresome; hence the advisability of the “short rod.”
Taagate tip, one intermediate raised guide and a raised agate 1st guide, all of ight
ring or narrow band construction, meet the requirements, and each addisionst guide intro-
Ting OF tO ad detcimental stidiess owing to the solid winding required in securing its
Position. - Cork forms the most satisfactory aud comfortable grip,
Sieeicce rods are ideal, permitting the combination of greatest strength forthe weight;
anda econ. while those of three oF four pieces are most convenient to carry, and
ad perce acuaidered, undoubtedly the two-piece rod will be found best adapted to the
requirements of the average angler. .
The Reel
[As previously stated, there are reels on the market today retailing as low a4 $3.00.
which we beliece will meet all of the practical requirements of the baiteaster, | There ars
Sitch ae petalis about the higher priced reels, which the cheaper reels do not possess, and
sO ee, the more costly reels will, as a general rule, outlast the cheaper product,
(eres al reel sapproximately asfollows:—German silver, quadruple multiplier, two-inch
diameter 114 and 156 length of spool and without drag, (a drag being unnecessary on &
seattle baie-casting reel] while a properly adjusted click will prevent uawinding from sh¢
icight of the lure and provides a warning signal, should the line or lure become entangled
with foreiga objects while carrying the outfit assembled.
Moetnglors cake readily to level winders and freespool devices, bat our personal
preference does not favor either of these attachments.
The Line
‘There seems to be a general tendency to use much larger lines than ave neces Itis
the dee braided: fine, raw silk line of small diameter, of 12 Ibs. test, which alone will
the lose hraiteaster to do accurate and delicate work, and we have found this strength
seer epe of lines to be fully strong and enduring enouga, whea employed among bass oF
pickerel of the average size
‘When seeking muskollonge, or the large bass of some of the southern stares. + i
eee Teens heavier and stronger line and we prefer a line of 20 Ibs. test, braided,
silk, waterproofed, (not enameled).
The Bait
Although this is a bait catalogue, descriptive of our owa products, we would not have
jt eden thae we do not recognize the merits of other styles of lures, both live and
nde We do firmly believe, however, that the artificial minnow, in the perfected form
Aerie ak we have brought its construction, will catch more and larger fish than any other
Style of bait and as for cost, handiness, good casting qualities and general adaptabitiey *¢
sere ot ee tultcasting, we believe there is no question regarding the unexcelled quality and
character of the “DOWAGIAC” baits.
Other Accouterments
While we have described the four essential parts of the bait-caster’s outfit, there still
exists mach minor paraphernalia which is usually in the kit of the well provisioned angler,
Ghose including gaff hook or landing net, or both, their usefulness depending upon the size
Signe Bsh and the tastes of the user as to which may best be employed. The fishermani ae
who wishes to safeguard against having his equipment thrown out of commission by
pecidents should also carry an oil can, pair of pliers, some rod cement, a spool of thread,
screwdriver, etc. cearsian Te cats
Assuming that the
novice has provided him-
self orherself. and permit
ustosay that this method
of angling is as well
adapted to ladies as gen-
tlemen,) with the proper
outfit, we will now take
Up the subject of leatning
and properly practicing
the art. Casting may be
practiced to very nice ad-
vantage on the lawn by
the use ofadummy weigh-
ing from 10 to 18 pwts.,
in place of a bait with
hooks attached. Grasp
the lower grip firmly in
the right hand, as shown
by the illustration on this
page, having the thumb
Ready For the Overhead Cast pressed firmly against
the line on the spool of the reel
To accomplish the overhead cast, which is by far the most artistic and useful for hest
results, the rod should be swung back over the right shoulder until the hand is just above
the shoulder, the weight or bait hanging about in line with the waist. Then swing firmly
and swiftly forward, bringing the rod squarely over the shoulder and as the rod approaches
a perpendicular position release the pressure of the thumb on the reel spool sufficiently to
ice the line play out almost ieee, After the bait or dummy has almost reached the point
of highest elevation in its fight the thumb pressure on the spool should be gradually
increased to prevent the “over-running” or “back-lashiing” of the line upon the spool.
Tewill be readily understood that when the bait has spent its momentum and has
ceased to carry out the line, the impetus acquired by the reel spool would have a tendency
to wind the line back under the spool, thus causing the "back-lash.”
Thecefore the pressure of the thumb should be brought to hear upon the reel spool in
just such measure as is required to prevent the spool from running faster than the bait is
Carrying off the line.
‘When the angler has learned to properly thumb the reel, nine-tenths of his learning has
been acquired. So important is this apparently trivial trick that one skilled bait-caster of
our acquaintance has felicitously described the art to consist of "a proper education of the
nerves of the thumb to overcome the surplus momentum of the reel.”
"The beginner should first seek to acquire accuracy and grace, rather than distance.
Don't try to cast across the lake or the full length of the river the firet time you go out.
Rather, select a likely spot within easy distance and practice dropping the lure in just the
right place in just the right style. Accuracy and style should be acquired in the beginaing
distance will come later without effort.
When the bait is delivered, or the instant it strikes the water, the rod should bepointed in an almost horizontal position, as shown by illustration upon this page. As
the bait i
hand and the very instant the bait strik
about to strike the water thé rod should he passed from the right to
it is our practice to elevace che tip of the rod
ie lett
slightly, seas socause the
a |
bait to hegin to retrieve
instantly, thus.
chelurealwaysia motion
When “reeling in" or re:
the rod
the left
with the end plate of
ie reel in she palm, with
gers under the reel
and the chum in use
backward and
ard, guiding theline,
thuseausing it to wind an
evenspool. Thisposition
is well illustrated in the
picture on next page.
Where the torward gripis
used upon the rod many
anglers grasp the rod
by’ this “grip, allowing
Proper Postion of the Rod Whea the Bait Strikes the Water. the end of the rad to rest
against the body, when winding in, This manner is much less
illustrated and is not practiced by the most skilled bait-casters,
enables the angler to elevate the rod or move it to any positi
usteating the "Dowagiae” Method of Spooting and Winding ia,
artistie than the method
The method illustrated
ion. with greater ease and
precision than with
the rod pressed against
the hody
The method of
grasping the rod
shown in the illustra:
tion seems to have
been original with the
“DOWAGIAC™ school
of baiteasters, who
have always had an
aversion to the old
rodeag.tinst-body’
method, and we have
taken the liberty of
reforring to it as the
“DOWAGIAC” meth-
od. Certain it is that
this style permits of
the better playing of
the fish and many times
adds, in no small degreeto the certainty of the capture.
The use of the thumb, only, in spooling the line, by playing the thumb from side to
side, is not only easier and more artistic than the employment of both thumb and finger,
butit invariably results in a more perfect and evenly wound spool; and the bait-caster,
soon learns that the smooth, evenly wound spool is very essential to successful casting,
“The underhand cast, or “side-swipe” asit hasbeen termed, while far less artistic and less
prolific of good results, may sometimes be.resorted to as a restful change of motion.
Again, this method very often proves handy where the angler is working near the shore
under low hanging braaches.
Hints for Filling the Stringer.
We are writing this chapter under the title of “hints,” because that writer would be
assumptive indeed who would attempt to lay down any positive or invariable rules for
the capture of bass and other game fishes.
‘The bass, like the tront, is capricious as a biter and so uncertain in his habits that he
cannot be depended upon to always act twice alike under what are seemingly exactly the
same conditions.
‘While bait-casting is unquestionably the most successful method of taking game fishes
and although the artificial minnow has contributed its full share to the aid of the angler,
there are times when, apparently without cause, the black bass will fail to respond to the
most perfect lure or the most tempting species of his natural food.
We believe the most natural habitat of the bass, (meaning that place where they breed
most prolificly,) is where the soil is rich and soft and where there is an abundance of those
species of aquatic vegetation which affords a place of hiding or protection. We have long
been convinced that the bass is a creature of soil as well as of water and that for this
reason the nature of the river or lake bottom has much to do with his propagation.
While bass are frequently found in considerable numbers in waters where the tempera-
ture averageslow and though the writer has caught them with almost every cast at a time
when the water was so cold that ice would form upon the line, se may be asvepted as a
general rule that bass are most active and will bite better at such times as the water
fhas been warm for a continued length of time. A sudden lowering of the temperature of
e water will nearly always cause bass to stop biting, seemingly putting them in a state
of semi-hibernation. a ne “
That splendid sportsman and excellent authority, Dr. Heushall, has very truly said
that the best day to select to go fishing, is the day most congenial to the angler,
Itis well known that in the spring and fall of the sear bass usually seek the shallower
water; while during the hot sommer months they are more apt to be found in deeper
water, Bait-casting usually produces best results wher can be taken from water
not exceeding ten or twelve fet in depth, ® bass can be taken rom wate
Itis essential that the bait-caste~ have a good oarsman to keep the boat always in
Proper positon to best facilitate working the ground °
boat should move very slowly as the bait-caster rarely cover rn
ene i baitcaster rarely covers the ground
Make short casts in the right spot and retrieve the bait slowly.
ne withthe se ofan artical Tore he strike of the fish should be followed instanely by
strike of the angler, $0 as to set the hooks well in over the bar 18 an
opportunity to eject the lure fs lore the fish has an
'o not attempt to land your captive too quickly as this not only endangers the tackle
by straining rod and line, but deprives the Ash of his natural right to melee) fight forliberty
giving the bass an opportunity to bring’into play all of that prowess and ewaning which
has won for him his exalted place at the head of all fresh water game fishes.
‘The true sportsman delights in making the capture in a sportsmanlike manner,
We hope the foregoing suggestions will prove of some assistance to beginners in the
art, who may seek the companionship of rod and rel as a means of practicing one of those
pleasurable pursuits which lead us away trom the artificial and close to the heart of dear
old mother nature. +
Bait-casting. unlike hunting, can be as successfully and pleasurably pursued by wife
and children as by husband and father.
‘What could be more pleasurable than with wife and children, in a safe boat, on beau-
tiful inland lake or river, just at sunrise on a June morning to inhale theperfect air and
expand your lungs and your soul until you begin to feel almost as pure and broad and
fresh and vigorous as nature itself?
. JAMES HEDDON & SON,
February, 1906, DOWAGIAGC. MICH.
As Others Have Found Them
Charles Green, M. D., Battle Creek, Mich. ‘The Waren, fd, Dalle Ties of Sept 7
wei ert esuiumer € ywed over thnve duzeli saya: Frunk M. Sith and. W. Curtin canisht
SEES or myself and to giveaway, adh, Diack bass ae Trlah Lake hist Weslueslas
‘and there ian't ang minnow
that ean compare in beat
iaile,eouy nett
With’a "DOWAGTAC™ minnow.”
Byearen sh ERE GASB er SSA ME SR
‘Mr. L. C. Delmonico, 168 W. 72nd St.. New pickerel in one day: ~
hte capes Sig tate ad set ane the . os
Eye Cy, rey fay adel ured he ‘Mr John A, Rov Tag Lh
BONA ae thes were new ithe neti, anion
wegpened Ae ema und cause mune fi eae
than all Ci genera pat fogether. Others uve minnow.
all kinds of live bait ag well as artitcial bat, Mr, Walter “Greaves, of Ottara, Cans
cart i iatch Tie SBOWREERC So t_AV MEE (eats So Qc
ult Seek Rates Hedin & Som at elleve
cg them to be miperior to any “other alta ca the
‘The Dallaa, Tex., They Herat of Jan: 2 market for eltier, casting or trotting for black
soe ethatles Sila, of Dalina, caught a Vass sw mud plek
fT iateeh the eos Kreck Kinp ona bo. bem al eke _
WAGIAC™ bait which weighed 9% Ibs. and Mr, AH, Pearl, of Reiiwood, N.Y, aay
Dreaks the raeord of the state of Texas.” opus SDOWAGLAC® jlanow Is fine. Bickerel
Mr, Louis Duret, Tyler, Te ee Gl ele
have ted! “almone every Kini Of detieial bat Mr. H. F. Horne weltes from Hamilton,
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