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Fishing thrill
For youngsters,. an hour or two of
fishing provides quite a thrill. And, you
needn't be a fishing expert to teach a
child to fish, simply follow these fishing
guidelines.
Begin with spincast equipment. Spin -
cast reels are easy to use and are
generally trouble free.
Choose a fishing rod that is
lightweight and flexible, but yet rugged
enough to survive hard use. A begin-
ners rod should bend freely when
shaken.
Select a premiurn grade fishing line.
Beginning fishermen, especially kids,
seem to catch the largest fish in the
lake. Usually it's something nearly im-
possible to unhook, like a 50 pound cat-
fish. A clear, flexible line like Trilene
XL, rated to break between 8 and 12 lbs,
performs admirably. A 275 yard spool is
plenty.
Other items you'll need to complete a
fish -catching system include - bobbers
( 1-12"diameter), a few sinkers (1/8 -'2
oz size 1, a package or two of hooks
i sizes 6-101, some bait, and a few
cooperative fish.
To rig your equipment, tie a sinker to
the end of your line. Attach a snelled
hook (a hook with a 6" piece of line pre -
attached) one foot above the sinker.
Add a bobber a foot above the hook.
If after a few minutes of fishing you
haven't caught anything, move the bob-
ber deeper at about one foot intervals.
Cast to different places, testing each
new depth. If you sti,1 haven't caught
anything after adjusting the bobber to
six feet, remove it and try fishing on the
bottom.
When bottom fishing, hold the line
between your fingers to feel bites. Or,
keeping the line taut, prop your rod in a
forked stick and watch for the rod tip to
jiggle indicating a bite.
The size of fish you catch isn't impor-
Maturally Speaking
By Stave Cooke
tant, and it's better to fish for abundant
fish such as bluegill, crappie or
bullheads. Catching 10 bullheads is
more fun (and more nutritional) than
catching one small bass.
'I'he best places to fish are small, un-
crowded waters close to home. Try in
the shallows, around docks, rocky
spots, weedy shore lines, places where
trees overhang the water, or where
submerged trees, brush or other shade
is found. Contrary to the practice of
many beginning anglers, fish are not
found in trees or on telephone wires.
Worms (nightcrawlers) and wigglers
will catch an endless variety of fish,
and are available at most bait stores.
Or, send junior out near home to find
grasshoppers, crickets, or other small
critters that scurry about where kids
play. This provides good entertainment
the day before you go fishing too.
Make your first few fishing trips
short and interesting. Fish in places
that have lots of fish, and don't feel too
bad when junior catches the biggest
fish. It's always so.
Jigs are deadly ... so deadly that they
were packed in military survival kits
during World War II. When twitched,
hopped or darted a jig seems to yell
"food" and commands fish to bite.
Popularly called a lead -head, the jig
is sometimes adorned with skirts,
trailer, feathers, plastic tippings, pork
rinds and baits.
Jigs will catch just about any fish that
swims. Since jigs can be hopped along
the bottom or retrieved directly, they
are versatile for any fishing situation. A
bucktail jig, for example, consists of a
lead body and a deer hair skirt. It is a
favorite with crappie, bass and
saltwater fishermen.
Usually the fishing line is tied direct-
ly to the jig. No snap or swivel is used.
Jigging, especially effective in rocky
structures, requires an abrasion resis-
tent line like Berkley's TriMax or Big
Game line. Most jigs have a single hook
that rides upward. They slide
remarkably well through heavy.cover.
When fishing in clear water, use a
small diameter line and a small jig.
This combination allows a natural
presentation.
Flipping is a popular jigging method
whereby a rubber skirted jig, often-
times adorned with a pork or plastic
trailer, is flipped into brushy cover.
Jigs used in brush have weed guards to
reduce hanging up. As the jig falls, bass
and other fish strike instinctively.
Brute force and 20-30 lb test line help
haul heavy bass from the heavy cover.
It is imortant to select the proper size
jig. Heavy jigs are useful for deep
presentations and when fishing in
heavy cover. Heavier jigs usually have
larger hooks. Jigs for exceptionally big
fish may weigh 5 oz or more. Small jigs,
weighing as little as 1/64th ounce, are
the choice for panfish, such as bluegill'
or crappie. It's impossible to fish a jig
wrong as long as it's in or close to the
water. Jigs can be trolled, hopped, or
even fished under a bobber. They can
be pitched under docks or overhanging
tree limbs. When fishing from shore,
adding a bobber allows small jigs to be
cast further.
First epilepsy fundraiser a success
SEAFORTF A first time venture for the
Huron -Perth , napter of Epilepsy was a
driving success. The fund-raising golf tour-
nament was held June 28 at the Seaforth
Golf and Country Club. Attending from Lon-
don was Judge John McGarry, Chairman of
the Epilepsy Ontario Midwest Board, board
member John Copp, Cathy Pratt, who is a
counsellor at University Hospital, and Bill
Heslop.
Clinton Councillors Gord Yohn and Don
Eastman joined in the tournament with
their wives Joyce and Claudia. Dinner
guests included Bill and Marg Fleming,
Raymond and Mary Garon, Bob and Audry
McKinleav, Betty Doherty, Father Dan
Vere and Alice Brochu, who was kind
enough to help with the registration.
Fund-raising chairman Jerry Hiltz was
the master of ceremonies for the evening
and presented the prizes which were
generously donated by area businesses.
First place in regular golf went to Seamus
Doherty. First place in two ball foursome
went to Suanne Smith and Dennis Vere. Win-
ner of the closest to the pin was Gus
Boussey. Winner of longest drive was Paul
Dawson, Goderich and Winner of shortest
drive was Betty Dalzell.
Other winners in Two Ball foursome
were:
Karen De Jong and Terry Vere; .Janet
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HORSE FEEDS
PRESENTS
FIRST DIVISION
OF THE
52,500. CLAIMING
PACER SERIES
Vanastra ladies hosttlrst
annual slo-pitch tournament
and Gatean Blanchette; Peggy Jones and
Trudy Hill; Marj Vere and Ruth Buffinga;
Jennifer Buffinga and Barb G.use and
Claudia Eastman and Betty Dolzell.
Other winners in regular golf were:
Don Eastman, Clinton; Marj Baker, Hen-
sall; Rob Baker, Hensall; Jim Fleming,
Clinton; Rene Brochu, Clinton; Bert
Dietrich, Kitchener; Bill Baker, Hensall;
Dr. David Parratt, Stratford; Dr. Keith
Hay, Clinton: Charles Kelliher, Belleville;
Michelle Dietrich, Stratford; Mickey Vere,
Clinton; Gail.Hiltz, Clinton; John Cameron,
Clinton; Jerry Hiltz, Clinton; Frank Pyke;
Joan Baker, Hensall; Mike Moriarity; Ran-
dy Vere, Clinton and Paul Vere, Clinton.
A special thanks to our sponsors and
donors.
Lee's of Clinton Dixie Lee; Star Time
Video; Groves TV and Appliances; Fleming
Feed Mill; Bank of Montreal; Mac's Milk -
Betty Stanley; Heywoods Sporting Goods;
Clinton Auto Parts; Clinton News -Record;
Shenleys; Seagrarns; Sandy's ('ard Shop;
Coca ('ola; Willies Burger Stop; The Met -
Goderich; Stratford Fest; Royal Bank;
Brights Wines: Andres: Bacardi; McGin-
nis; Little Inn Bayfield: George Brophy
Law Office, I.ucknow; Rob Baker, Hensall,
Bill and Marg Fleming; Bill Vodden; Jerry
Hiltz, (Law office ).
Thanks to all who helped to make our first
golf tournament such a great success.
VANASTRA - The ladies slo-pitch team
here hosted their first annual tournament on
June 26 and June 27.
On the first evening of the tournament,
June 26, Varna defeated Crediton 6-5 in the
first match, and Clinton was victorious over
Londesboro by a score of 14-10.
The June 27 results prior to the playoffs
were as follows: Exeter 17 - Exeter Big "O"
10; Walton 3 - Lucan 13; Crediton 9 -
Londesboro 7; Clinton 6 - Varna 5; Exeter
Big "0" 9 - Walton 3; Exeter 14 - Lucan 2.
The B championship game between
Crediton and Exeter Big "O" had to be
forfeited because the Crediton team did not
have the required number of players to start
the game.
The two teams decided to play the game
anyways, and the $90 prize money was split
between the two after Crediton won 4-3.
Exeter defeated Clinton 17-7 for the A
championship and took home a $200 prize.
Clinton received $100 for being the runner-
up team.
Brenda Jarrett, the general assistant for
the Vanastra Recreation Centre would like
to thank Doug Rhude of Clinton's Dixie Lee
Chicken for his support and the Vanastra
Ladies Slo-Pitch team who helped her put in
the tournament, as well as the the other peo-
ple who helped in anyway.
This third baseman from the Clinton Ladies
Slo-Pitch team was quick to make the play
as Clinton neared the end of their game
against Varna. Clinton won the game and
went on to win the runner-up spot in the
Vanastra ladies first annual slo-pitch tour-
nament, held at the Vanastra Community
Centre on June 26-27. (David Emslie photo)
Ball hockey league standings
men's fastball update
The Rattz goaltender made a nice grab on
this play to foil the Porchclimber shooters
during Clinton ball hockey league play on
June 24. After taking an early lead, the Por-
chclimbers fell behind and were defeated 4-1
by the third place Rattz. ( David Emslie
photo)
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Tykes win three games
CLINTON - The local Tyke team had a
productive past week, defeating St. Marys
20-8, Listowel 19-16 and Parkhill 14-9.
(Clinton got off to a good start against St.
Marys as Kevin Meade started the team off
with a double. Danny' Carter followed this
hit with a double of his own for the local
team, and Ryan Crawford hit him home.
Then, with Ken Colquhoun on base, Bryan
Watson hit a triple to send him home.
After a few more hits David Hough, Ben
Lobb, Mike Horner and Chris Humphrey all
got on base. Kevin Meade hit in Chris and
Mike to leave the score at 10-3.
Later in the game. Ken Colquhoun started
off an inning with a homer. and Neil Atkin,
son followed up with a double of his own.'
Ryan Crawford then hit a single, which Ben
Lobb followed up with a double.
Jason Woods then hit a single, and Bryan
Watson stole home to give Clinton the 20-8
win.
1. Buccaneers
2. Bums
3. Rattz
4. Porch Climbers
5. Flying Dutchmen
6. Flemming's
7. Skidz
8. Outlaws
GP W L T Pts.
7 6 0
7 6 1
7 5 1
7 3 3
7 3 4
7 1 5
7 1 6
7 0 5
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
2
13
12
11
7
6
3
2
9
Top ten goal scorers
GP G A Pts.
Bob Ladd ! BUCS) . 7 7 14 21
Rob Dupee) BUCS) 7 12 8 20
Wayne Smith I BUMS) 7 5 13 18
John Scruton ( R) 7 8 8 16
Jeff Van Wyk (ED) 7 8 4 T2
Vince Brochu ( BUCS) 7 4 8 12
Ron McKay ( R) '7 4 8 12
Randy Marriage ( R) 5 7 4 11
Chris Ladd (F) 7 6 5 11
Dean Lawrie i BUCS) 6 7 3 10
Mark Cantelon) BUMS.) 6 6 4 10
Mark Damsma ( FD) 6 3 7 10
7 4 6 10
Rob Wiggins IR )
Top three goaltenders
GP GA AVE.
Jeff Roy 7 15 2.14
Paul Seebach 6 13 2.17
Shane Durnin 7 19 2.71
June 25 scores: Flying Dutchmen 7, Outlaws
1; Buccaneers 9, Fleming's 7; Rattz 4,
Porch Climbers 1; Bums 9, Skidz 4.
July 2 games: 7:30 p.m. Skidz vs Rattz: 8:30
p.m. Bums vs Flemings: 9:30 p.ni. Porch
('limbers vs Outlaws; 10:30 p.m. Flying
Dutchmen vs Buccaneers.
Men's fastball
results
Clinton Optimist Club
presents
for boys and girls ages 4.7
4i STARTING THIS SATURDAY
JULY 4
and every Saturday morning
in July and August
TIME: 10:30 AM - 12 NOON
LOCATION: OPTIMIST BALL PARK
corner of Erie and Alma St., Clinton
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Last week's scores
June 22: French 3, Dynamos 3: Lawries 4,
.Juniors 7.
.June 24: Kirkeys 4, Lawries 5. Norholme
5, Dynamos 5: Merners 0, French 6.
.June 29: Dynamos 6, Juniors 4: Merners
8, Norholme 8.
Upcoming games
July 6: 8 p.m. Orioles at Merners: 9:30
p.m. 1,awries at Dynamos.
,July 8: 8 p.m. Goderich Tire at Dynamos:
9.30 p.m. Lawries at Norholme.
July 13: 8 p.m. Denommes at Norholme:
9:30 Merners at Lawries.
Standings
GP W L T Pts
12 7 5 0 14
14 6 6 2 14
12 5 6 1 11
12 0 '10 2 2
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