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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1978
Page
5
Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists found that from September 1977 to March 1978 more redfish were caught by wading anglers than by boat anglers. Of 288 fishermen surveyed, 27 waded, 22 caught fish totaling 109 reds, while 261 boat anglers yielded 35 reds and 9 percent success. Reds averaged over two pounds, up from 1.25 pounds in 1976-77.
A terse local sports note highlights Willie Davis, Maury Wills, and Jim Gilliam in a quiz or trivia context. Names tied to baseball legends suggest a feature or fan event.
Marine biologists note saltwater fish appear outside their usual ranges. A gill net three miles from Pass Cavallo caught 216 fish of 15 species, including 15 bluefish and four gulf whiting, with salinity just under 30 ppt. The find underscores unpredictable distribution of Gulf and oceanic species.
Mercury outboards fishing department survey identifies six universal motives for lure strikes. Hunger tops the list, followed by nesting-site protection during spawning, greed to deter smaller rivals, big fish guarding prime feeding spots, occasional gluttony with regurgitated stomach contents, provocation and reflex actions triggering automatic strikes in bass and other fish.
Outdoor I&E Division is the Department's smallest unit with 33 staff across Parks and Wildlife magazine staff news hunter safety water safety literature distribution film library photographers and field officers. By May end one field information officer and two secretaries will depart. September sees four graphic arts staff return from another division. The Parks and Wildlife magazine is a 32 page monthly full color publication aimed at public information. The two person news staff releases a weekly 12 page packet to major services and outlets. Hunter safety certified over 10 000 students last year. Water safety distributed nearly 4000 literature pieces. Film library recorded 17611 showings last year. Field information officers lecture to youth groups schools clubs and civic groups and produce columns for distribution. A toll free line 1 800 252 9327 provides immediate answers.
Propellers differ in size blade count and shape, and experts say small changes in blade geometry affect performance. Leading edge curves help tuck water in while trailing edges reduce drag. Some blades are cupped, bending inward to improve thrust, with the right design dependent on boat and motor.
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