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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1959

Page

21

Ocean fishing boom despite World Series pull

Fishermen report steady fish totals as World Series games affect business. An Ore sporting goods dealer notes no sales of $20 on any afternoon during a Series game. Long Beach Newport San Pedro and San Diego boats show similar passenger lists. Local barks feature heavy diversions with horseshoe kelp and Washington flats popular. 20 pound yellows abundant, room aboard both weekday and weekend trips.

Ore Sporting Goods Long Beach Newport San Pedro San Diego Fienpoint Ington Flats D.C

Come Aboard Please Vignolo to Take Helm of ABYC

Albert Vignolo Jr will assume the helm as commodore with a slate of officers including Thomas Knight Jr as vice commodore Charles Kober senior treasurer Eric Connon rear commodore Theo Matson Richard Sell Sidney Exley Jr Robert Hoffman and other directors. A Long Beach club slate names Bob Cox commodore H M Gibbons vice commodore Sam Stelzer rear commodore Esther Luskin secretary Loreta Brocsan treasurer Carol Coxey Kacey Kk Boi Wisstos Henry and Rod Townserd as directors. Further nominations may be made at next Wednesday's meeting with officer elections scheduled for Oct 23.

Albert Vignolo Jr Thomas F. Knight Jr Charles Kober Como Dore Eric Connon Theo wiexoLedore C. Matson Richard Rsell Sidney T. Exley Jr Robert Hoffman

Schentey Club Awards Winners Spotlight Local Anglers

Patrick Shehan of Long Besch won with a 27-5 yellowtail in the Schentey Sportsmen's Club event. Frank Enna and Matthew Raynes followed in the yellowtail division with 42-7 and 34-3 respectively, while Enna’s fish was caught at Anzcapa Ustaxd. Participants and boats entered the SSC contest as other winners and top finishers were noted in a bustling local fishing scene.

Patrick Shehan Long Besch Schentey Frank Enna Matthew Raynes Enna Acaught Anzcapa Ustaxd SSC Ory Rew

Pakistan Army Chief Succeeds Lt General Hadi in Nomination

The report notes Pakistan Army Chief Kare 256 D243 approved a course and accepted the new Pakistani capital role. It states Lt General Hadi was succeeded by the new chief, with references to the Power Boat Association and Outboard Boat committee context.

Harry Woods A.M. Yahia Rawalpindi Pakistan Army Hadi Buttah Khan

Trout restocking spreads to Southern California waters

Department of Fish and Game restocks lakes and streams in Los Angeles County with catchable rainbow trout this week. Officials note plantings occur across East Foiding area and nearby creeks as part of the annual fisheries program.

Anfornia Department of Fish and Gatet

California Florida Spin Fishing Tourney Set for 1960 Renewal

California and Florida clubs anticipate a renewed 1960 spin fishing contest with Key West already inviting California competitors for a leg of the tourney. Dick Graves of Long Beach led the field with 342 points in a season cut short by weather, while Florida posted 1,335 points to California's 2,940. The piece highlights publicity for San Diego, Miami, and Islamorada and calls for broader national attention to Long Beach as a fishing hub.

Florida California Dick Graves Long Beach Lloyd Miller Miami Jerry Ellis Islamorada Florida Keys Key West San Diego Lloyd Myer Gere Aylesworth Ithe International Association Coronado Island Calfornsa

Ducks Scarce in South Areas for 1959 60 Season

Southern California duck hunters face slim pickings as the 1959 60 waterfowl season opens. Imperial Valley on opening week shows about 15 000 ducks, far below last year’s 40 000, with low populations across Southland districts. Early hunts mainly involve pintails and cinnamon teal. Hunters 16 and older need a federal duck stamp in addition to a state license, with free pocket cards available detailing regulations and hunting hours.

California Imperial Valley Southland

Argentina Trout Event in November at San Carlos

The first Argentine international trout and salmon fishing tournament will run November 1–23 at San Carlos de Bari in Argentina. Open to all Americans, with trout averaging 20 pounds and occasional 40-pounders. Al Zapanta of the Sportsmen's Travel Service handles Southern California entries. Contact Zapanta at 415 W 7th St, Los Angeles, or call Madison 7-6563.

San Carlos de Bari Argentina Argentine al Zapanta Sportsmen's Travel Service Southern California Zapanta 7Th St Los Ancetes Madison

Wack at Night Angling Tip Gains General Agreement

Anglers broadly agree on one point a black surface works best at night for fishing. The note highlights dark lures and low-light water tactics as favored by many in the scene.

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