Drum fishing on the Virginia Coast

Exmore, Va., May 31. -- Editor Forest and Stream: The steamer Manatee with Col. Quay's party arrived at Chincoteague Island May 14, and on the 15th went to the point of Assatigue beach, where the party caught sixteen drumfish, some weighing as high as 55lbs., the Colonel catching two at a time. The next morning being the 16th the Manatee started for Exmore station, where we took on board Mr. Hamilton Disston, Thomas South and Sheriff Leeds, of Philadelphia. I then took the steamer to the north end of Hog Island beach, where the party had excellent drum fishing and snipe shooting. If any of your yachtsmen want an elegant trip they can have it at this point. -- CAPT. I. W. STILES, Pilot of the trip.