Clinton News-Record, 1984-10-17, Page 16Sports
Naturally Speaking
By Steve Cooke
Store fishing equipment carefully
As the fishing season draws to a close, it's
time to start thinking ahead to next year.
The makers of Du Pont "Stren" fishing line
recommend some basic techniques for stor-
ing your tackle during the winter months so
you can open the new season with trouble-
free equipment.
"Nothing ruins the start of a great season
more than discovering your equipme#it is
broken or missing. If you take the time to
store your gear carefully now, you'll save
yourself a lot of trouble next spring," ad-
vises Roland Martin, member of the Du
Pont "Stren" Pro Fishing Team.
Although rods are virtually maintenance
free, a few simple steps before storage will
ensure that they stay that way and are
ready for action next spring. Clean the rod
thoroughly to remove the dirt, salt and
debris that might be lodged in and around
the guide rings, frames and rod blank.
"Be on the lookout for wear and rough
spots that can abrade the line. Rub a cotton
swab around the inside of each eyelet. If it
snags, it's time to replace the guide," says
Martin. "Also, check your rod for nicks,
scrapes and weak spots you might want .to
tape. If you're using a multi -pieced rod, ex-
amine the connecting joints for wear."
After cleaning and reparing, store the rod
in a vertical holder rather than leaning it
against something. Otherwise, the weight of
the rod can cause it to develop a "set" or
bend.
Fishing reels require periodic attention
and the winter is a good time for an annual
overhaul. Take the reel completely apart,
following the manufacturer's instructions,
and remove all grease and debris. Check for
and replace worn parts, and reassemble, oil
and grease where needed. If you're' not
mechanically inclined, send the reel to the
factory for its annual overhaul. Store the
reel in its original box or plastic bag to keep
it free of dust.
Care and replacement of then line will de-
pend upon how much use and abuse it has
taken. It's best to strip old line from the reel
and, if necessary, replace it with new line. If
the line has been used very little, store it on
a spool in a cools dry, dark place. This will
prevent sets from developing and prolong
the useful life of the line.
A thorough cleaning and organizing of
your tackle box and an inventory of your
equipment . are also good, practical
measures for the close of the season. Not on-
lydo you have the time to make minor, do-it-
yourself repairs, such as replacing the
hooks and eyescrews of your lures, but the
end of the season is a great time to get ma-
jor repairs done and replace equipment.
Manufacturers and stores are not as busy as
they are at the height of the season. It's also
a good time to take advantage of off-season
sales.
Before replacing the contents of your
tackle box, clean and dry it thoroughly. Oil
the hinges and tray supports, and check the .
latches and handles to make sure they're
not pulling out.
Wire leaders, wire -rigged lures and wire
bottom -fishing rigs should be stored to pre-
vent kinks. Lay them flat in your tackle box.
Longer leaders should be coiled individual-
ly.
Plugs should be separated to avoid hooks
from getting tangled and the finished scrat-
ched. Plastic lures, which contain chemical
plasticizers, should be stored so that they
don't ruin other hard plastic plugs or wood
lures.
These simple steps for storing your tackle
during the winter months can save you time
and money for the spring season, when you
have better things to spend them on — such
as catching fish.
Deer Hunters. A news release from the
M.N.R. concerning Whitetail deer will take
place in Owen Sound this weekend. I'm prin-
ting the release here, as I received it, so you
will have all the information.
Whether you're a hunter, a naturalist or
an outdoor educator, a special deer manage-
ment seminar in Owen Sound on October 20
should appeal to you.
Inspired by the moose seminars held in
northern Ontario and by the Sport Fish Sym-
posium last spring, the Ministry of Natural
Resources has joined forces with the
Sydenham Sportsmen's Association and the
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
to tell non -specialists about deer in Ontario.
The four session — deer biology, habitat
ecology, harvest management and hunting
practices will begin at 8:45 a.m. and end at
5:15 p.m. MNR .staff from across Ontario,
representatives from private industry and
local sportsmen's clubs will take part.
The Holiday Inn in Owen Sound is the site
of the event and a free dinner is planned for
the evening. There's a limit of 175 par-
ticipants so early registration is encourag-
ed.
"We're already receiving applications
and we expect more than 100 people," says
Stan Munroe., fish and wildlife supervisor in
Owen Sound district.
A registration fee of $3 should be submit-
ted by October 12 to the Sydenham Sport-
smen's Association, Box 264, Owen Sound,
Ontario, N4K 5P2, or District Manager,
Ministry of Natural Resources, 611 Ninth
Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K
3E4. If space is available, registration will
be taken at the door at a cost of $5. '
MusEangs win Iwo games
• from page 14
by one.
Earning the assists were Dean Armstrong
and Pete Willems.
The third period saw an unassisted
assurance goal by Rob. Dupee, giving the
Mustangs their second win of the season.
The Mustangs next game is.October 21 in
Wingham. On October 26 they will play host
to Hanover with game time set for 8:30 p.m.
They. will also host Kincardine on October 28
starting at 7 p.m.
1117,104 --PAGE 15
Must win situation for Redmen
CLINTON - By dropping a 17-8 decision to
Stratford Northwestern, the CHSS Senior
football team has backed itself into a cor-
ner. In order to make the playoffs they must
defeat Exeter on October 18. Both teams
have a 2-2 record.
After the Northwestern loss, Coach Ken
Reidy commented. "We beat ourselves
because we had five fumbles and two pass
interceptions during the game."
The score was $-2 for Stratford at half
time with the Redmen's points coming from
Austin Roorda's two singles. Raorda also
had a 70 yard kick-off return, running the
ball to the 15 yard line. Unfortunately, the
Redmen offence could not take the ball in
The CHSS Redmen lost a poorly played game to Stratford Oct. 11 in Clinton. The Redmed
gave up two interceptions and fumbled five times in the 17 -8 game. (James Friel photo)
Deer season is underway
Deer season is fast approaching as an-
nounced by the Ministry of Natural
Resources:
Unit 86' (Perth County) - Ontario
Residents, archery only ... October 15 to
December 9; Unit 85 (Huron County and
Minto Township in Wellington County) - ar-
chery season ... October • 15 to November 4
and November 19 to December 9.
Four day shotgun and muzzle loader .
season ... November 5 to November 8. This
is a controlled hunt in which all participants
must have their deer licence validated by a
special tag.
Maitland Valley announces that all pro-
perties posted, as public land of M:V.C.A.
are open to hunting with the expressed per-
mission of the Authority.
Agreement forests owned by M.V.C.A.
and managed by the Ministry of Natures
Resources account for 850 acres of the 3,261
acres of public land open to hunting by the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority.
Eighty-eight percent of all Authority pro-
perty is open to hunters with the exception
of: NO HUNTING AT ANY TIME AT THE
FALLS RESERVE CONSERVATION
AREA, = Lot 5, Registered Plan 12, Colborne
Township; and . the. GALBRAITH CON-
SERVATION AREA, - Part Lot 1, Conces-
Twin City -
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forSix points.
Stratford took a 17-2 lead before the
Redmen's Conrad Kaptein threw a 50 yard
pass to Travis Lyndon who took the ball to
the 10 yard line. Darryl Hoegy then scored
the touchdown on a reverse play.
"The defence played well, but the offence
was having problems," explained Coach
Reidy.
The CHSS-Exeter game gets underway at
2 p.m. on the football field at the raceway.
sion 9 and 10, Mornington Township; and NO
HUNTING shall be permitted from
February 15 to April 15 at the MAPLE
KEYS SUGAR BUSH, - Lot 30, Concession 4,
Grey Township; and from September 1 to
October 16, (Saturdays excluded) at
WAWANOSH VALLEY CONSERVATION
AREA, - Part Lot 30, 31, 32, Concession 7,
East Wawanosh Township.
This is the first year Wawanosh Valley
Conservation Area has been dosed to
hunters.
During the dates outlined above, the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
will be offering its first of a continual con-
servation
oo-servation education program at the Con-
servation
oo-servation Education Center located at
Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area.
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