HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1985-07-24, Page 19Fishing is
Almost anyone who fishes has a tale or two
to tell. Fishermen wouldn't be fishermen if
they didn't. Inevitably everybody tells the
tale about the one that got away, everyone
that is except me. I'm not really much of a
fisherwoman and when Igo fishing I never
seem to lose anything that wasn't apt to be
thrown back into the water.anyways. This
weekend though things were a bit different.
Albeit a bit hesitantly I took fishing rod in
hand Saturday night and boarded a rowboat
bound for the depths of what is known as
Tommy's Lake. Now of course I wasn't alone
in the boat, ,I had what I'd assumed was a
real,' live, honest-togoodness experienced
fisherman with me. Boy can looks be
deceiving. I thought certain when he pulled
out his two-tiered tackle box, gave me a
pre -fishing lecture on the,value of the lures,
and was skeptical of the way I baited my hook,
this fishing adventure was going to be a
lesson in embarrassment. It was -- for him.
I was sure from the moment I got into the
boat that more than likely I wouldn't catch a
thing. And to be perfectly honest the thought
didn't disturb me any. I'm really not much of
a fish eater, and besides, I was sure the
numbers I didn't catch my friend would more
than make up for.
All I can say is it as a good thing I went
SPORTS
'reel' satisfaction
SWEAT SOCKS
by Heather Mcilwraith
along. I mean, people would have starved
otherwise. Sure, my counterpart caught fish,
but the quality was lacking. When I reeled in
(actually it had to be pulled in by hand
because it was bending the rod so bad) my
first catch, my friend appeared impressed but
assured me there was a bigger catch out
there (in the lake) and it would more than
likely be him that caught it. We could have
been fishing our lives away had we been
waiting for that to happen. The fish weren't
really biting but when they did my "friend"
continued to reel in the minute, almost
sample -size fish, while I, and [hate to brag,
caught the. big ones.
Now being that I, at most only fish once or
twice every five years I can appreciate that
my finesse Saturday would be a bit
disconcerting to someone who fishes on a
regular basis.
But why is it those fishermen can't accept
the fact they've been outfished. Why is there
always a slew of excuses - excuses that are
supposed to make sense of the fact your fish
are tipping the scales and theirs, well, don't
even register.
And what kind of reasoning is. "Well, I
caught more than you did," or, "If we'd been
out longer I would've caught a bigger one."
Myself I'm a firm believer in quality before
quantity. Besides I'm sure had we been out
on the lake longer I would have caught an
even larger fish than ones I'd caught
previously as well.
Anyways, in this case, there was no way
my friend could even placate himself by
utilizing the line, "You shouldhave seen the
one that got away. " There just were none that
got away.
And when we're talking two pounds of
large mouth bass, I doubt there's anyone who
could top that catch.
THE HURON EXPOSITOR, JULY 24, 1985 -- All
Entry .deadline extended one week DISAPPOINTING
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DISAPPOINTING PUTT — Marion Turford
of Stratford eyes up a putt on the fourth
green of Seaforth's Golf and Country Club.
Unfortunately for Mrs. Turford, who golfs
out of Mitchell, the ball ringed the cup. Over
100 women were In town Wednesday
competing in the Women's Invitational Golf
tournament. (Mctlwraith photos)
Sportsfest entries were due last week.
However, vacancies still exist and Exeter is
accepting registrations. Send your entries
in. Seniors, there are activities for you too -
euchre, shuffleboard, darts and lawn
bowling. Dates are August 16, 17 and 18.
Call the Recreation Office for more
information.
Fitness is Fun sessions begin August 6.
Not -so -slim and not -so -young classes' are on
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30 a, m.
Fitness is Fun Exercise Class is Wednesday
evenings at 8:00 p.m. Men are welcome!
This is an excellent way to start conditioning
for your winter sports. Call the Recreation
Office for more information.
Clinton is hosting a Co-ed Three Pitch
Tournament, August 23 and 24. Registration
deadline is August 11. Call the Seaforth
Recreation Office for more information
(527-0882).
Plans have begun for the fall and winter
flyer. If your community group is planning
any upcoming events or programs, contact
the Recreation Office with your information,
SCOREBOARD
SEAFORTH LADIES' SOFTBALL
Scott Forms vs Browns
A close game was played with Scott Farms winning
7-6 over Browns. Sandra Hunt hit a triple for Scott
Farms.
McNtchoI vs Ouee.+s
McNichol won this game with a score of 16-5. Hitting
for McNichol's were: Cheryl McClure, a triple: Sherry
Tunny, a double: and Colleen Fischer, a triple and a
home run,
Wingham announces
1985 deer season
The 1985 deer seasons for Wingham
District were recently announced.
Unit 86 (Perth County)
Ontario residents, archery only - October
21 to December 8.
Unit 85 (Huron County and Minto Township
in Wellington County)
Archery season - October 21 to November
3; November 8 to December 8.
Four day shotgun and muzzle loader
season - November 4 to November 7. This is a
controlled deer hunt in which all participants
must have their deer licence validated by a
special tag. Farmers and landowners of 20.24
ha (50 acres) or more are eligible to receive a
• tag. Other Ontario residents must enter their
names in a lottery type draw for a limited
number of validation tags. Applications for
this hunt will be available from the Wingham
District Office after August 1, 1985. Farmers
and landowners should apply before October
25, 1985.
Controlled deer hunts have been held in
Huron County since 1980. Eleven hundred
and eight hunters received tags in 1984 and
223 deer were harvested. The largest deer
harvested was approximately 103 kg (227
lbs.) live weight.
Details on the 1985 deer seasons in Ontario
are available from any District Office of the
Ministry of Natural Resources, as well as
most sporting goods stores and other licence
issuers.
Ministry allocates
$300,000 for
wildlife program
The Ministry of Natural Resources has
allocated $300,000 to the new Community
Wildlife Involvement Program (C. W I. P. in
Ontario.
This program responds to the public's
growing interest in wildlife. It provides a
hands-on program that gives volunteers a
chance to improve conditions for wildlife
directly and to enhance recreational pursuits
that depend on wildlife.
C. W IP. P. projects can include raising
certain game birds, enhancing wildlife
habitat, monitoring wildlife populations or
creating backyard habitat for wildlife,
"Interested groups and individuals are
encouraged to submit wildlife projects for
this Ministry's approval" said Wingham
District Biologist Mike Malhiot. "Once
approved, the projects may receive funding
to cover the costs of materials and equipment
used by the volunteer workers, who will
receive the advice and expertise of the
district's wildlife specialists."
Other C.W .I.P. projects may be directed
toward research in wildlife by monitoring
certain species. Some projects could
strengthen relations between private land-
owners and people involved in outdoor
recreation.
"We look forward to receiving proposals
from anyone in our district" said W Ingham
District Manager, Andy Houser. We all
benefit from the hard work and dedication
exhibited by volunteers in the Community
Wildlife involvement Program."
RECREATIONPREVIEW
by Vicki Hammond
Attention all tennis players! On Saturday
July 27, the Ontario Tennis Association is
coming to Seaforth to conduct a clinic. Adult
session (19 and over) begins at 11:00 a.m.,
Children (8-12) at 12:30 and Teens (13-18) at
1:15 p.m. These sessions are free of charge
and everyone is welcome to attend. See you
at the courts.
Drysdale's of Mensal;
40th Anniversary Sale
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Free draw on a microwave oven - mobile dishwasher,
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