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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1974
Page
12
Mike Gaddis demonstrates bass fishing tactics by targeting a four pound largemouth in brush from a boat. The piece notes July through September patterns have changed with deeper water and abundant bites. It emphasizes location over lure choice and previews more on this topic.
Humid hot days strain fishing as crappie scatter in larger lakes and bass move from banks. Bream show late day best, while backwaters on High Rock Lake and the Uwharrie River offer some success with natural worm bait and minimal weights. Ducks Unlimited touts a promising waterfowl year in Canadian prairie provinces as late spring nesting improves. Doves split season opens Labor Day noon through Oct 12. second half runs Dec 14 to Jan 11 with a dozen limit. Oak Hollow Lake drags races set for weekend sponsored by High Point Jaycees, drawing fast boats nationwide.
Catfish from southeastern river systems were moved to North Carolina State University for study and have since returned home. Dr. Garland B. Pardue of NCSU found clear differences in survival and growth among river strains, with a hybrid Kansas Alabama cross performing best in uniform pond conditions.
A weekend on Lake Norman near Marker No 6 captures reckless watercraft, capsized sailboats, and near catastrophes as boats skim shallow water, skiers collide, and even a fast boat endangers bystanders. The writer questions safety rules and licenses, urging study of boating behavior and regulation.
Stan Davies surveys reader questions on boat licensing and training. He lists resources from Coast Guard guides, Boat Owners Association of the United States, Boat Owners Council of America, American Sailing Council and engine makers, plus USPS Power Squadrons and Coast Guard Auxiliary for lessons and directories. He notes training may prevent near disasters and highlights regional courses and directories.
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