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Clinton News-Record, 1983-06-29, Page 17by steve coolie Du Punt Canada, the manufacturers of Stren fishing line, have come up with an idea to help you share your knowledge with other fishermen- It's called the "Stren Fishing Line Tip of the Week", and here is how it works. If you have a tip on a new technique, a new place to fish, a great spot to catch perch or bass, or whatever, jot it down on a piece of paper along with your name and address, and send it to me ad this newspaper. Each week we will select one of the entries, and run it in this column so everyone can share your knowledge. In return, I will submit your name to the Stren People, and they will send you a free 200 meter spool of fishing line in your choice of clear -blue or golden Stren line in whichever pound test you desire. Be sure to make a note of your line choice on the paper when you send in your tip. If you stop and think about it for a few minutes, it's a super deal. Four or five tips could net you more than one spool of line, and even enough for all your reels, a spare for your tackle box and some for your friends as well. Each tip must be on a separate sheet of paper, however, as it may be necessary to pick and choose as each week goes by. If your tip doesn't appear right away, don't despair, as I only have room for one tip a week and if I have several, I'll have to choose them in order of originality and informativeness. Unfortunate- ly, only those tips which are published will win a spool of line. Your hints should be two or three paragraphs long. One liners and small books cannot be accepted. To give you an idea of the kind of thing and length we're look- ing for, I'm printing some hints from Stren in this col- umn. They don't have to be as technical as this, just as long as they're about fishing. Good luck, and get those submissions coming in. Tip No. 1 Solving the Problem of Line Twist: Several elements of your tackle, plus the way you handle the crank on the reel, can put twist in monofila- ment line. Fishing with a twisted line can hamper casting and damage the line. With spinning gear, never crank the reel when the fish is pulling line off the spool. Every turn of the handle puts more twists in the line. If your terminal tackle - lure, spoons or bait - spin when the line is being retrieved, use a swivel which you're sure turns freely. If you get twist in the leading end of the line, raise the rod tip and let the dangling lure or bait unwind the line. If the twist extends well up the line, and you're fishing from a boat, remove all ter- minal tackle and troll the line behind the boat for a few minutes. Or, if you're on a stream bank, let the line pay out downstream and the current will unwind those kinks. If the line twist is so bad that these remedies won't remove it, strip it off your reel and put on fresh line. Tip No. 2 Getting Rid of Line Coil or Set: That first cast after fishing gear has been unused for a period of time can often result in snarls, birdsnests or at best a series of stiff coils in the line. Monofilament line which is reeled in wet, then dries on the reel, tends to take a "set" in the position it is forced into. When cast in this condition, the plastic memory of nylon makes it try to return to this position. New line off a spool will often present the same problem. Scientists at Du Pont suggest soaking the line for an hour or more before that first fishing trip. As it absorbs the moisture, the line will relax and gain limpness. Put your reel and line in a bucket of water or, if you're in a boat, let the line pay off the reel and tow it on your way to the fishing grounds. Tension can also remove these coils. Tie the line to a tree or other stationary object. Let the line off the reel as you back off about the distance of a long cast. Use your rod to put strain on the line, as though you were setting the hook- Apply this tension, short of the breakpoint in the line, a dozen times or more. Meet the Colts - Dan Coiquhotnl ( left) and Greg Burns. \hit Ow Firming C(/It,, By Rod Hilts Dan ('olquhoun is the Captain of the Fleming -Colts. Dan is a multi-purpose player who splits his duties between pitching and playing second base. Dan has played for the Fleming -Colts for 12 years and is a lifetime 400 hitter, He has played for five Ontario Championship teams: three in Senior and two in Juvenile. On the mound. Dan is best known for his drop ball, which gives both opposition batters and his own catchers nightmares This year i)an has compiled a 5-0 record with an in- credible 51 ERA (:reg Burns is the Fleming -Colts' shortstop. Combined with Dan Colquhoun. the duo is one of the better double play combinations ip the Northern Division, Greg has played for the Fleming -Colts for 13 years and has been on three Ontario Championship teams. He is a 290 lifetime hitter with occasional home nun power (;reg is known as a good contact hitter who rarely strikes out Go erich h rness r RACE NO. 1 Maidens LINEAR 1.I: F B. Vanstone RED OAK EXPRESS J Muer RUSTIC DREAM G Roebuck HIAWATHA RING R W dharnson NO APRIL FOOL R. Robblee CARPET SUPPER C Fisher LADY D MARQUIS i Sadler AEI MR BOBBYS COLT E McDonald AE2 COUNTELLA D. Kennedy RACE NO. 2 Claiming 02538 wath allow. R. Mason R Baum R Hodgins F Sadler SLICK FERRA BJ SUNDAY COFFEE TOGO YVONNES JEFF SUNRISE BINGO R Henry ARROCHAR RUTH R. Henry DEEP RUN SKIPPER W.U. McLean RACE NO. 3 Claiming 141500 with allow MISS KRISTA HAI, G Roebuck NOBLE AMY J. Mwr FROSTY HAWTHORNE R. Henry MARY JO SCOTT R Mashers WiLL.VAN GIRL J Andrews MY SCOTCH BEAUTY R Windsor AMES SHADOW R. Baum AEI BRUSSEL STAR E' Sadler AE2 HERMAN W Preszeatnr RACE NO. 4 KATHY FREIGHT LADY SCARLET SPARROWS TORRO BENMILLER PETE REX G AMES MISS JANES RIP DALLAS COWGIRL. AEI MLTOLA HI RACE NO. 5 LAURA OF BRANT OMAHA BE'rr RUBINLEA GINNY MERGE Maddens W Wellwood R. Henry F Sadler V Vansione J Duckworth J Duckworth B German J Muir Purse 010,265.21 D Shewtelt J Hayes R. Robblee W Carroll STUNNING HANOVER .1 Miller JtSSY McKAY W Wellwood FLETCHWINSGAL S Rowe CARRY ON SEELSTER D Arthur RACE No. 6 Claiming 141500 with allow. DELL RIDGE DUSTY R Hudgins KNIGHT TIME WINNER B German WILLVAN DANNY R Mason STARLIGHTS HOPE P Glover DANDY CREEK B. Bennett KAWARTHA NAVAHO J Mwr MARY T HENRY R Mothers AEI RJ MISTY J McKague AE2 DILLER DIBBS E; MacDonald RACE NO. 7 Purse 1410,095.21 INN ON PARK L Campbell cing B UNE JOSIE DUSTAWAY KAWARTHA RACHEL SNEGEM BRLSCO BORNE GODDESS MOORELANDS VERA D. Shewtelt R Hamm J Miller B Meg ens H. Madgett A. Nicholls RACE NO. 8 Clrirmlag $3000 with allow. SHADOWS END RUN W Dupee DEEP RUN SUPER W U. McLean L.ISSA'SGULL R. Henry RUSTIC HELENE G Roebuck JUMBO BEHAVE A.'Lettler TERRIFIC SNUFF F. Sadler RACE NO.9 Purse 1410,205.21 MARATHON LADY W Maertens SPIFFY SALLY G Bourgon TUDY TUCK B. Troy CROQUIGNOL.E W Carroll BRILLIANT GLOW W Weilwood MOORELANDS MITZI A Nicholls STAR JOHNSTON T B.A. BORNE GLORY N. White RACE NO. 10 1400 Wetlme HANDY SLI Pr'ER C Fisher B1GSH(Y1' C'HA RI J E E' Sadler AMES SCAMP R. Baton G.G. COLUMBO W R McLean COUNTESS JANET J. Mwr PETER WAVE R Bastin beware of thunderstorms By Carolanne Doig It's been a long time com- ing but thunderstorm season is back with us again. Some of you may scoff at the idea of golf being a dangerous sport, and true enough, it's not like car racing, skydiv- ing, or many of the body con- tact sports. Hbwever, golf does have some dangerous aspects. and lightning is by far the most lethal. Each summer we experience several thunderstorms and for experienced golfers it's really second nature to take the proper precautions in a storm. However, for those of you new to the garne and those who just want to brush up on the precautions, we'll look at the problem again. The Ontario Golf Association treats the problem very seriously and each year sends us a poster to hang up in the pro shop warning about lightning on the golf course. Each summer deaths and in- juries occur to people on the golf course. Players, cad- dies, and tournament organizers are urged to take every precaution for the pro- tection of persons from lightning. The main thing to remember is to clear the course before the storm is near enough to be hazar- dous. Being out in an open space is bad enough but sw- inging a golf club, or holding up an umbrella adds to the danger. It has been recogniz- ed that wearing metal spiked golf shoes does little to in- crease the hazard. Don't stay outside during an electrical storm unless necessary. Take shelter in buildings, or vehicles. The best places to seek shelter are dwellings or other buildings protected against lightning, large metal frame buildings, large unprotected buildings, automobiles with metal tops and bodies, trailers with metal bodies. When this is not possible seek shelter in dense woods... AVOID ISOLATED TREES, depressed areas, avoid hilltops and high places, small unprotected buildings, tents and shelters in LOW places. AVOID UN- PROTECTED BUILDINGS AND SHELTERS IN HIGH AREAS. Some locations are the last place you want to be in a thunderstorm. AVOID OPEN FIELDS, FAIRWAY AREAS, POOLS, PONDS, WIRE FENCES, OVERHEAD WIRES, Fleming Colts Team Batting Don MacDonald Cal Fremlin Greg Burns Hans Leppington Dave Patterson John Hart Butch Fleet Dan Colquohoun Ron Wells Dave Bartliff Brent Daw Del Mitchelrnore Mike Chisholm Scott MacDonald Cam MacDonald Casey Wildgen Richard Welch Mike Williscraft Team Dan Colquhoun Don MacDonald Scott MacDonald Dave Patterson Casey Wildgen Mike Williscraft Team AB RBi 45 12 32 4 35 6 39 11 19 7 24 3 24 2 37 11 19 2 25 3 13 3 14 2 14 0 5 0 5 3 5 3 4 2 1 0 360 74 Pitching AVE. .444 .438 .286 .231 .316 .375 .167 .432 .421 .167 .308 .143 .000 .000 .600 .400 .250 .000 .311 W LSINN RUNS HITS SOBBERA 5 0 0 35 2 22 31 6 .514 1 1 0 17 4 13 9 7 2.11 0 2 1 14 6 15 11 9 3.95 1 0 1 10 9 16 5 4 8.10 1 0 0 8 1 4 6 2 1.13 1 0 0 3 5 5 2 4 13.51 9 3 2 87 27 75 64 32 2.79 RAILROAD TRACKS, ISOLATED TREES, HILLTOPS, and in these locations it is extremely hazardous to be riding on tractors, farm machinery, golf carts, scooters or bikes. When golfing, even in a tournament, it's best to get off the course at the first sign of an electrical storm. The Ontario Golf Association wants players to know that they have the right to stop play if they think that lightn- ing is a threat. This is right in the rule book and the player may discontinue play even if the play has not of- ficially been discontinued. The OGA uses the following signals and recommends that all club committees follow the same procedure: DISCONTINUED PLAY: THREE CONSECUTIVE NOTES OF THE HORN, REPEATED. RESUME PLAY: ONE PROLONGED NOTE OF THE HORN REPEATED. Thunderstorms are a part of our summer just as golf is, the thing to remember is never to mix the two together. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE Ron Wells pitched a strong game for the Clinton Bluebirds and helped take the team to the semi-finals in the Clinton Men's Fastball Tournament. (Shelley McPhee photo) Hully Gully Nationals Hully Gully is proud to an- nounce the participation of Honda Canada Incorporated in the Labatt's Senior Na- tional Motocross Champion- ships on July 9 and 10. Honda Canada Incor- porated is sponsor of the Race Ramblings®.®. from page 16 trainer -driver Dale Ken- nedy, James Finlayson and Gordon Dick of Seaforth, was fourth in the tenth. Three others besides Norm McKnight Jr. came through with two winning drivers during the afternoon program, namely Dave Wall, Ray McLean and Rob Windsor. There will be races again at Clinton Raceway on Sun- day afternoon, July 3 with post -time at 1:30 p.m. Three qua.Cifying races will be held at 122:30 p.m. This week the Ontario Sires Stakes for three-year- old colt and gelding trotters will be featured. The track record of 2.04.3 held by Nutjammer since September 13, 1981 will cer- tainly be in jeopardy with this field of fine trotters com- ing to Clinton on Sunday afternoon. Verdun Vanstone picked up another win with Linlor Lebelle, co -owned by his wife Lois, of Benmiller, at Elmira Raceway on June 20, timed in 2.03, while Fred Maguire finished third with his R.J. Direct in the same race. Joellas Knight, owned by 13111 Bennett of Seaforth, was second in a 2.04.2 mile at London on June 20. Woodstock Raceway re- opened for the 1983 season on June 23. Trotter Alissas Lad, own- ed by Bill Campbell of Seaforth, was third in a 2.08.4 mile in the fourth. This week Woodstock will revert to its usual Tuesday night session for the re- mainder of the season. Goderich Raceway will re- open this Thursday night, June 30. The Ontario Sires Stakes for three-year-old filly trot- ters will be featured on the opening night program. At Elmira Raceway on June 24, Blazing Shot won in 2.02.4 with Ross Battin up for Larry Jeffrey of Goderich, with Fred Maguire second with his Jerry H. Direct. R J Direct was also second for Fred Maguire in a 2.04.3 mile. Speedy Gesture trotted to a third place finish in a 2.01 mile going for a $10,300 purse at Greenwood Raceway on June 25, for owners Frank Cook and Nancy Holmes of Clinton. Shadows End Run, owned and trained by Bruce Dupee of Clinton, was second for 'driver Randy Henry at Hanover Raceway on June 25. Veteran Class at the Senior Nationals. Honda's commit- ment to motocross continues with this class sponsorship and re -affirms their respected protIle in the Motorcycle Industry. The Honda Veteran Class will be demonstrating their prowess and experience dur- ing practices on July 9 and finals will be held on Sunday, Ju;v 10 at approximately 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Awards for the winners will be presented by Honda Canada representatives at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, .July 10 at Hully Gul- ly upon completion of the Senior National Champion- ships. Hully Gully, iabatt's and the London Free Press join in welcoming Honda Canada Incorporated to the Labatt's Senior National Motocross Championships on ,July 9 and 10. DRYSDALE MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTRE LTD. SALES WITH SERVICE The Place To Buy Appliances NEW AND USED Hensall 262-2728 Closed Mondays BUILD IT TO LAST For guaranteed High Strength Concrete only approved graded & washed material used in our product. WITH MAINTENANCE -FREE READY MIXED CONCRETE Build with concrete today & av s:id costly repair work tornorr: w - VOLUME DISCOUNTS WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD Hv- _ EST READY MIX LTD. CLINTON 420 Bayfield Rd. 482-3431 FOREST Ridge Road 786-5781 You'll save big in the long run, build on a solid base with our guaranteed ••alts poured concrete ono , 19,113—PAGE 17 dinton Mens Fastb Team Workman Birds La wrier Teachers Merners Norhohne Hill 8r. Hill Farm Top 10 batter. Batter Ron Wells ( Birds) Don MacDonald (Birds) Bruce Bromley (Lawries) Murray Taylor ( Workman ) Paul Gibbings ( Merners) Craig Alexander ( Workman ) John Van Loo ( Workman ) Don Freeman ( Workman ) Joe Jankowski (Teachers ) Ken Daer Merners ) ll GPWLTIPTS 10 7 3 0 19 9 7 2 0 14 10 6 4 0 12 9 5 4 0 10 10 4 6 0 8 9 3 6 0 6 9 1 8 0 2 Last weeks scores June 20 - Merners 4 Teachers 2; Birds 18 Lawries 0 June 22 - Lawries 2 Birds 6; Workman 14 Norholme 6 June 26 - Norholme 0 Merners 7; Birds 12 Hill & 11111 arm 1 AB 11 BA 26 19 .731 20 13 .650 21 11 .524 30 14 .467 29 13 .448 34 15 .441 34 15 .441 25 11 .440 21 9 .429 20 8 .400 Upcoming garnes Wed., June 29 - 8:00 Merners vs Lawries; 9:30 'J'ea('f .t -r,: vs Hill &Hill. Sun., July 3 - 7:00 Workman vs Lawries, 8:30 Tear' • vs Birds. Mon., July 4 - 8:00 Merners vs Workman, 9:3C Fllli .l , vs Lawrles. 1 Clinton Fastball to11rn('y results: "A" Division Final: Goderich French Cleaners - (i, Dashwood Hotel Jet Boys - 5. + Goderich wins 8250 cash, Molson baseball caps and "A" championship trophy donated by Pizza Train. Dashwood wins $175. MVP trophy donated by Ex -Cello won by Goderich pit- cher Don Bogie. "B" Division Final: Seaforth Creamery - 8, Pfaff Elec- tric -1. Seaforth wins $125, Molson beer steins and "B" division championship trophy donated by MacLean Sports. Pfaff Electric wins $85. Other scores: Dashwood Hotel Jet Boys -17, Seaforth Bears - 0. Exeter Inn-dians - 7, C.G. Farm Supply - 6. Clinton Bluebirds - 6, Merners Const. - 2. Pfaff Electric - 5, Lawries -1. Goderich French Cleaners - 3, Zurich B.J.'s - 2. Seaforth Creamery - 3, Exeter Inn-dians - 0. Dashwood Hotel Jet Boys - 9, Clinton Blue Birdsj, 0. Ctch the Lxc/lefrfr,eM1! Ontario Sires Stakes Racing CLINTON RACEWAY IN PURSES See Ontario's finest 3 your 0101 Trotting Colts and top drivers compete In an execiting Ontario Sires Stakes event. It's harness racing at its very best. Orut ar to Sires Stakes Clinton Raceway Clinton Fairgrounds