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Newspaper
Port Isabel Press
Location
Port Isabel, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1957
Page
4
Veteran fisherman explains winter fishing in Texas has evolved with faster boats and new techniques. White bass are best caught trolling or with minnows, often guided by gulls circling shad ponds and lakes along the coast and inland.
The article explains how gulls lead anglers to sand bass and shad schools on Tex lakes. It advises rugged boats and powerful motors, drifting around to locate flocks, dropping anchor when gulls converge, and using light action rods with spoons like the Dixie Jet or Abu spinner for jigging.
The article reviews preferred spinning tackle including Mitchell reels and free spooling Ambassadeur reels, with techniques for catching sand bass known as sandies. It notes Texas limits at 25 and Oklahoma's non game fish status removing a limit, while praising impoundments and bank fishing with cane poles and spoons.
The Lions, Western division champions, host the Cleveland Browns, Eastern divi sion titlists, in a Sunday showdown at Briggs Stadium. Detroit seeks revenge after a 20-7 December win and will field quarterback Tobin Rote against rookie star Jim Brown, with Valley fans urged to watch on television.
Three football games on Saturday television schedules include the Texas A&M Aggies led by All American John Crow facing the Tennessee Vols in the Gator Bowl at 1 p.m. Channel 4 in Harlingen will carry the telecast. The Blue-Gray game airs at 12:45 p.m. on Channel 5, and the East-West Shrine game from San Francisco is set for 3:45 p.m. on Channel 5.
Gerald Gusier of Rio Hondo, a Rice Owl from the Southwest Conference champions, was home briefly before returning to Houston for Cotton Bowl preparations. A Rio Hondo High standout, he has seen considerable Owls action this season and is expected to play against Navy.
The Texas Game and Fish Commission notes an unusual season shaped by heavy rain and flood conditions. Dove and duck hunting faced limits, quail season opened early, deer abundance improved, and special doe seasons ended. Duck season in Edwards Plateau ends December 31, geese last date same. duck season ends January 4 with quail season January 16. An unrelated spoof mentions Africa hunting licenses with prices for various big game including elephants.
Bernadette Garrett shares reader questions about local fishing spots around Fort Isabel. She explains she uses a small map to guide visitors and offers directions and tips for navigating the area.
The author outlines a detailed Port Isabel fishing map by Roger Maloan showing Laguna Madre hotspots from Arroyo to Boca Chica and the Rio Grande mouth. He advocates building a public pier, developing small parks and picnic sites, and improving access to fishing spots to boost tourism and family outings.
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