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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-05-23, Page 17Iiatuqally SpQaklfl9 T.By stavQ cook The people who manufacture Triple Fish fishing line realize that a lot of people are confused about the tains used to describe lines. As a result of this, they contacted Bob Jones, a well-known West coast fisherman, and asked him if he could shed some light on the subject. Jonesey did a great job, so with the compliments of Triple Fish and Robert H. Jones, here are a few explanations for some of the expressions used, which will hopefully take some of the mystery out of selecting a new fishing line. STRENGTH: Many anglers operate under the rule a line should be as light as possible. This may have been important "away back when," but in this day and age a line should be as strong as possible. Fish deserve a better fate than "escaping" with books buried in their mouths, or worse, m an eye, gill or throat. Another consideration is the sheer cost of lures or terminal gear replacement. The less your line breaks when a hook hangs up, the less you are out of pocket. DIAMETER: The smaller a line's diameter the easier it is to cast; the less sur- face tension it creates while being drawn through the water; the more difficult it is for fish to detect; the less damping action it has on the action of lures; the more natural the drift of baits; and the more of it you can get on your reel. LIMPNESS: The degree of limpness is linked to whether a line is hard or soft. A line can be too limp, but not very often. The only application I can think of for line being fair- ly stiff is the butt section of a tapered fly leader, where it is important to transfer the rolling loop of fly line smoothly down the • leader's length. If the butt is too soft, the leader simply folds back against the fly line. Limp lines are a must, in fact,. for ultralight spinning and revolving spool casting reels. The limpness of a line usually has direct relation to its elasticity. This is important, as too much stretch causes a variety of pro- blems, not the least of which is difficulty in setting hooks. At the other extreme, too lit- tle stretch means the line becomes less "forgiving", which can result in fish being lost due to an anglerbeing ham-handed or simply a bit slow on the reflexes. The average among popular lines presently available on the market ranges from about 27 to 30 per cent stretch. ABRASION RESISTANCE: This is the ability to resist scuffing and cutting. Abra- sions, cuts, kinks and knots all form "weak Links"' m monofilament — the point where failure is most likely to occur under strain. Some soft lines are more resistant to mild abrasion than hard lines as their surface is elastic and thereby yields. This is true only up to a point, however. Once severe abra- sion is applied, a hard line of large diameter will last longer simply because there is more of it to wear down or cut through. KNOT STRENGTH: This means what a line tests after a specific knot is tied in it. Some knots will dramatically weaken a line, while others reduce it very little, if at all. An overhand knot ( which is the "wind knot" that plagues fly casters on occasion) may reduce strength by as much as 60 per cent, while a Bimini twist retains 100 per cent of its strength: Soft monofilament has poorer knot strength than hard as it deforms under pressure, thereby decreasing its diameter and reducing strength. Hard monofilament may have the edge on knot strength, but is poor for tying knots as its linear stiffness does not allow the coils to seat properly. In other words, they may untie themselves. Soft or hard lines each have roles to play in our day-to-day fishing, however, so beat these facts in mind. Experiment with your favorite knots to determine whether or not they are suitable for the particular type of line you are using. You may find, for exam- ple, that varying the number of twists or wraps will have noticeable effects on the strength or reliability of a specific knot. There is some controversy over whether a knot should be wet or dry prior to tightening it. In order to prevent thermal damage from friction, the knot should be wet, preferably with water,. It has been determined that some folks' saliva may affect monofilament by noticeably weakening it. Whether or not you fall into this category can best be deter- mined by testing several knots, half of them wetted with saliva, the rest with water. All knots are not created equal. A good knot will have as few weak spots as possible. The perfect knot is 100 per cent efficient, and 'can be tied in the dark with the half frozen fingers of one hand. Unfortunately it has yet to be invented. In an overtime high school soccer match on May 18, Seaforth scored two unanswered goals to beat CHSS 4-2 in semi-final action. The defeat put out the CHSS Redmen for the year and now Seaforth advances to play Listowel in Huron -Perth finals. (Rod Hilts photo) Redmen come out flying in opening By Kent Colquhoun The CHSS Senior Redmen came out flying last Friday in the first half soccer match dominating Seaforth. Leading scorer Mark Cantelon opened the scoring 15 minute „7; o the first half by netting a penalty shot Three minutes later again Cantelon scored when the ball broke through from a scramble in front of the Bears' net and driv- ing it passed the goaltender on his left side. The first half ended 2 - 0 for the Redmen in a very fast paced match. Then the Redmen could not get any of- fense moving in the second half. The play. continued to remain in the Redmen's end with great difficulty clearing the ball out.. The second half was about seven minutes old when the Seaforth .Bears got on the scoreboard. Kevin Drager for Seaforth scored the goal on a breakaway beating Mike Segeren on his right high inthe top cor- ner. Seaforth was given the chance to wrap up. the game when they were atvarded two penalty kicks and failed twice to capitalize. With no minutes left in the game and play- ing on the referee's time Seaforth scored with 10 seconds left to send the game into overtime. Seaforth scored two, unanswered goals to win the game in overtime 4 - 2 thus sending them. on to play Listowel for the Huron - Perth final. Valleycreek Tramp equals record at Hanover .. By Lois Gibbings Valleycreek Tramp, owned by John Wat- son of Blyth and trained by Walter Oster at the Clinton track, equalled his 2.04.2 record taken at three, at Hanover Raceway on May 19. The five-year-old pacer by Super Wave - Valleycreek Nuffy also won his previous start in 2.08.3 one week earlier at the same track. Badgers Boy, a four-year-old gelding by Famed Lobell - Twentieth Century, owned by Dr. George S. Elliott of Clinton, won in 2.05.2 at Windsor Raceway on May 15. At Western Fair Raceway in London, G.G. Columbo, owned .by Paul Dougherty, Leroy Meriam and Bob Daer of Goderich, "finished second on May 9 and third on May 16. As a two-year-old in 1983, the Tarport Ef- frat - Georgia Hanover colt raced, four times, with two wins, one second *and one third, good for earnings of $1,072 and a 2.08 record. Ron Williamson finished fifth with Out All Knight in a 2.02.2 mile for co-owner Bruce Lamont of Seaforth on May 7, while Randy McLean was fourth with Lissas Girl for Ron rand Bob Daer of Goderich and.- fifth with Jonquette for Larry Daw of. Clinton and Claude Daw of Mississauga on May 11. Lissas Girl finished third in her next start on May 18, while Jonquette was again fifth on May 19. Joellas Knight, owned by 13111 Bennett of Seaforth; was third in a 2.04.2 mile at London on, May 19 after a fifth place finish on May 12. Randy Henry was fourth with Rustic Helene for Charles and Clara Brindley of Goderich on May 14, while Fred Sadler took fifth with trotter Jantilly Ben for trainer Paul Taylor of Clinton. Tar Daw Duchess took a new 2.01.2 record for owner Claude Daw of Mississauga at Mohawk Raceway on May 7. The five-year-old pacing mare by Native Bomber - Maisie Belle, with earnings of $19,805 and a 2.03.2 record through 1983, is a three-quarter sister to Tar Daw Duke p,2.02.4, and a winner of $91,733, that raced so successtuliy for Larry Daw of Clinton and his father, Claude, before being claimed. Another pacer from Maisie Belle which rac- ed for the same owner was Metric Time, winner of $43,096 and the second fastest with a 2.01.4 lifetime. record. Randy McLean is currently training their three-year-old Jon- quil ,Hanover filly, Jonquette, a winner in 2.08.2 in 1983. At Elmira Raceway on. Friday, May 11,. Frank MacDonald of Clinton was third with his four-year-old Armbro Jet mare Grayfriars Faye in a 2.08.2 mile. Verdun Vanstone also finished third with Linlor Lebelle in a 2.02.3 mile • for Holmesville Valley Farms of. Clinton. Miss Janes Rip, a five-year-old mare by John R. Rip - Robra I Am, owned by Harry Kerr of Goderich, won in 2.06.2 at Elmira on May 18. Shadows End Run, owned by Bruce Dupee of Clinton, was third at Hanover Raceway on Saturday night with Wayne Dupee driv- ing. Four women complete first level By Kevin Duguay Fit Five Update Congratulations to Kathy Chambers, Pauline Bell, Tro ann Cole and Eleanor Rit- chie for succes ully completing their Fit Five level one ogram. Fit five is a FREE personal fit s program awarding in- dividuals young and old participating in fitness related activities., Pick up your Level One form from any of the following loca- tions: arena, town office, high school, post office and MacLeans. Ladies Aerobic Dance, Attention ladies! ! The Clinton Recreation Committee is offering Summer Aerobic Dance . classes. Any females ages 10 and over are encouraged to participate in this enjoyable form of exercise. Ideal for mothers and daughters. Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings 8 to 9 p.m. at the Clinton Arena starting Tuesday, June 5. A registration session has been set for Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Clinton Arena. For further informa- tion contact Instructor Peggy Jones or the Recreation Director (482-3997). Please note that you can register at the Town Office prior to the course, if unable to attend Registration night. Peanuts Palace Program Attention Parents! ! Plans have been finalized for the Peanuts Palace Pre -School Program. This unique program is for children ages 3 to 6 years, and will be held Saturday afternoons 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Clinton Arena. The program will include nutritious snacks, games, films crafts and many other exciting activities. This five week program, will run from Saturday, May 26 to Saturday, June 23. A REGISTRATION SESSION has been set forWednesday, May 23 6:30 to 8:00 p..m..at the Clinton Arena. For details contact Instructors Susan Jefferson' or Peggy Jones, or the Recreation Director. Softball Tourney Good news for softball enthusiasts. The Katimavik program staff in conjunction with the Clinton Recreation Committee is staging a fund raising "Recreational" Soft- ball Tourney on Sunday, June 10. This tournament is non-competitive and open to any interested local teams. All par- ticipants will receive a certificate of par- ticipation. The tournament is limited to eight teams, It four Jeams have already entered). For registration and tourney in- formation please contact the Recreation Director. Turn to page 20 Merners Lawries Workman Teachers Norholme Men's Fastball League GP W 3 3 4 3 3 Top 10 batters (Based on 2 at bats per game played) Ken Daer (Merners) Doug Riehl (Merners) Paul Middleton (Merners) Angus Hummel (Teachers) Steve Cook (Lawries) John Van Loo (Workman) Bob Mann (Teachers) Barry Bromley, Rick Scrimegeour (Lawries) 7 Paul Seebach (Workman) 14 Bob Falconer (Teachers) 10 AB 7 11 10 10 11 11 9 L Pts 3 0.6 2 1 4 2 2 4 1 2 2 0 3 0 Bev Bromley (Lawries) Dave Bartliff (Merners) Ron Blake (Workman) RayGreidanus (Norholme) Joe Jankowski (Teachers) Jim Switzer (Teachers) Last week's scores Error in May 14 game. Lawries 0 - Merners 1 May 16- H Ba Workman 12 - Teachers 7 5 .714 Lawries 19 - N'orholme 0 Jim Johnston and Bruce Bromley (Lawries pitched -a no hit game. 7 5 5 5 5 4 3 6 4 .636 .500 .500 .455 .455 .444 .429 .429 .400 8 3 ..375 8 3 .375 14 5 .357 6 2 .333 6 2 .333 6 2 .333 Upcoming games May 28- 8:00 Workman vs. Merners 9:45 Teachers vs Norholme May 30 - 8: 00 Lawries vs. Workman 9:45 Merners vs. Teachers COMING FRIDAY, JUNE 1. 1 17 ALBERT ST. CLINTON •FACIALS *MANICURES •PEDICURES •MAKEUP •WAXING !EYELASH TINTING CALL NOW FOR APPOINTMENT 482-9428 AFTER JUNE 1 - 482-3454 cIJE1''I'oNws.-REco 'I D DM"' m"'' 23.198-4-,PAGEi? Clinton win final regular game By Rod Hilts CLINTON - A tie wasn't good enough for a playoff position and the CRSS Senior Redmen knew it. The Redmen came on strong with 10 minutes left in the second half scoring two goals to defeat Mitchell 3-1 in the final regular season game played May 16. The win enabled the Redmen to finish fourth with a 51-4' record with 12 points. St. Marys took third and Listowel second. Seaforth earned first place with a 6-0-2 record, good for 14 points. Defense was a major reason for the Redmen's victory over Mitchell. Early into the game, Brad Hymers made an excellent defensive play when he booted a loose ball out of the crease. The ball was dangerously close to the goal line at the time. Later into the second half, Hymers blocked a shot that was going into the empty net. Numerous other defensive plays helped the Redmen out of tense situations. Close call CHSS came close to scoring 12 minutes into the game as Charlie Walker blasted a shot off the goal..post on an excellent feed from Mark Cantelon. The Redmen controlled most of the first half and should have been up by four goals. Walker had the most scoring chances but he and his teammates were unable to cash in when it counted. Early in the second half Cantelon shot Clinton into the lead with a well-placed shot to the corner. Fifteen minntee intn the half Redmen goaltender Mike Segeren was burned when he . came out to challenge Dale Fischer. Segeren lost the race to the ball and Fischer tucked the ball into the corner to tie the game. The Redmen got the break they needed with 10 minutes remaining in the game. Cantelon took' a shot from close range that goaltender Mike Selves appeared to have under control. The shot dribbled past Selves and just over the goal line. Cantelon played a major part in the next goal as he headed a Mitchell clearing pass to George Coventry, who drilled a shot through the hands of Selves. Juniors salvage tie The CHSS junior soccer team managed their second point of the season thanks to a dramatic come -back with 10 seconds remaining in the game. "Play defense first and offense when you get a chance," Coach Bill Weber took his crew during a break after the scoreless first half. The CHSS crew appeared to be headed for their fifth loss of the season, with Mitchell leading 1-0 in the last minute of the game. Clinton's leading scorer Carlos Brand scored on a play with 10 seconds left in the half. Bob Ladd and John Scruton drew assists. "It was satisfying," Coach Weber said of the comeback. The Juniors finished the year with two points in seven games, out of the playoff picture. Bantams enter Tri -County League The Clinton Bantam Girls are entered in the Tri -County Softball League this season. On May 20 the girls tied their first game against Winthrop, 11-11. Both Tracy Potter and Tracey Sims had super three -base hits. Also Lori Hill added excitement with her steal at home plate in the last inning to tie the game. The team's next game is on Sunday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at the Clinton Community Park. 22 VICTORIA ST. 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