TROUT-FISHING.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 14458, 26 February 1909, Page 8

TROUT-FISHING.

I'ROrOSIiD CASTIXU CLUB. Mr Jenkins, in lakiny the t-Jiair at a specially convened meeting of (In; Olago Anglers' Society last evening, said tliey had assembled to wejeome Mr David Solomon, of Sydney, a keen brother wort. Mr '.oloincn was a prominent member of the X. 3. Wales Anglers' Casting Club, flic object of which was to teach young angleis now to cast proiverly, rue rice being carncd on durin R (he dose season. Mr Solomon was vevy enthusiastic in connection with Ins club, ami was desirous of soeing simikii clulw forwod in New Zc<ilond, so the meeting had been called to listen to -Mr Solomon s views on what seemed a very desirable project. Mr Solomon, who was cordially received said ho was endeavouring, in tlie interests of Hie sport, to got Xcw Zealand anglers interested in the formation of clubs similar to the one iu Xcw South. Wales in whicli no- held office. lis niiun objcct was tho teaching of young anglers how to cast properly, and, of course, its operationis were restricted to the winter. The club was formed a year ago, with a membership ot 14. but it had rapidly gone ahead, and this year they hoped it> r,ce the membership run no to between 400 and 500. t.-a.st August - September the club held <Hl Australasian championship tournament, There were 21 onirics for the six events comprised in (lie programme. * angles citst from a pontoon mooreu in ji pond, its freeboard being aljosit l&n. Kods were limited to lilt, ami tlie htiNih of cast must be between 6ft and gft, ami a dry il v is used, witnour bail) or points, dry fly fisbin" three fiies being used 2ft bin apart with a drop of not over 2Jin. Hosps and concentric rings were- placcd at distances from the pontoon varying from 20ft to 63ft, and ill tills way the accuracy and delicacy of ns casting of each competitor judged. All Solomon submitted a copy of the rules and by-laws of his club, and said he would bo pleased to give those present any inioi mat ion \ hoy do^irod. The Chairman suggested that Mr Solomon should give a n exhibition of east in" i-le was sure alt angbvs would be delighted to witness such an exhibition. Mr Solomon .aid he would be pleased to do anything in his power to forward the inliM'wKs of llic sport. Mr J. A. Pari; said he thought the proposal an witerisling and useful one. lie was sure there was a sufficient amount o} enthusiasm to form a very stron<r club 'in Lhmedui. and the proposal should not. be a Mowed to drop. Casting was the scevet of all fishing, and he was sure that Mr Solomons exhibition would he of assistance io alt amateur anglers iu Duncdiii. He Wfl.s pleased to move a sincere vote of thanks to Jh- Holomon for his valuable suggestions and kind offer. J-t:e motion was carried cnl.hmiasticallv. A sub-con:mitt«! was appointed to make all arrnngoments for tho exhibition, which will take place on Tuesday.