Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Last Word in fishing comfort is used by Colvin Sykes as he fishes through the ice on Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield. He is equipped with a folding chair, a picnic lunch basket, his tackle box for a foot rest and some reading material. All he needs is some cooperation from the fish.
Last Word in fishing comfort is used by Colvin Sykes as he fishes through the ice on Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield. He is equipped with a folding chair, a picnic lunch basket, his tackle box for a foot rest and some reading material. All he needs is some cooperation from the fish.
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Last Word in fishing comfort is used by Colvin Sykes as he fishes through the ice on Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield. He is equipped with a folding chair, a picnic lunch basket, his tackle box for a foot rest and some reading material. All he needs is some cooperation from the fish.

Associated Press · [ca. January 1955]

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[Information from item housing] Sports: Fishing: Ice Fishing: Wire Photos

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