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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1973
Page
12
Federal rules require labeling safe power for monohull outboards under 20 feet. The Coast Guard says owner recommendations are not laws though exceeding safe power is dangerous. Some states may treat overpowering as reckless operation. Alabama officer Leroy Driggers notes citations may occur if a boat with too heavy a motor creates danger.
Alabama fishing report notes crappie bite improving at Weiss and Smith Lakes and Demopolis and Eufaula, with night action at Weiss Eufaula and deep water crappie at Smith Lake. Gulf coast trolling for king and Spanish mackerel and bill fishing for marlin, sailfish, wahoo and dolphins also improving. Statewide updates cover Tennessee River Weiss Lake Neely Henry Logan Martin Lay Smith Demopolis Eufaula and Gulf Coast conditions. Final season report due Aug 28.
Officials describe how overpowered motors are common on bass boats but emphasize operator conduct matters more than engine size. Violations occur when capacity is exceeded or safe operation fails, with notices issued. Practical fishing tips include a crabcake chowder variant and guidance for cleaning rods and catfish strategies.
A home cook explores panfish chowder beyond skillet cornbread. The write up notes bacon drippings, corn meal, and simple steps to craft a comforting seafood soup with panfish as the star.
Waterfowl moult gradually and remain mostly flight capable though flight feathers shed from both wings create a brief flightless period. The piece also discusses water law questions on pesticide runoff, Boy Scout Mallard project results, and banding returns from Wheeler Refuge with local and distant reports.
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