Lessons From Bass Plug Casting Hazards and Techniques
A veteran bass fisherman recalls accidents when plug casters injure others and then outlines safe casting basics. He advises using a five foot plus rod, a light free-spooling reel, proper line spooling, and practicing with a non-hooked plug to develop accurate, low-risk overhead and side-arm casts.
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Salt River Lakes
Wind tunnel aids' jumpers training with Swedish ski team
Swedish ski jumpers use the Aeronautical Research Institute wind tunnel for preflight training. Mounted at the hips, they face strong air pressures as skis dangle free. Safety notes emphasize avoiding loose clothing, not swinging on lifts, keeping skis forward, and handling poles by the shaft.
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Aeronautical Research Institute
Safety tips for winter skiing from Continental Airlines
Continental Airlines ski experts offer safety guidance for recreational and expert skiers. They stress controlled practice with proper gear, cautious lifting procedures, warmups, and regular bindings checks to prevent fatigue and injuries on slopes and lifts.
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Continental Airlines
America
Continental
Scottsdale Sportsman Club to raffle Scout II prize
The Scottsdale Sportsman's Club will hold its April 2 fundraising raffle at the Phoenix Jaycees Hall with an International Scout IL as the grand prize. Club president Jack Gray notes proceeds fund wildlife conservation, a McDowell Mountains shooting range, hunter safety, and youths’ conservation camps. 250 tickets at 25 each are sold through members, with 30 additional prizes in camping and recreation gear.
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Scottsdale Sportsman’s Club
Phoenix Jaycees Hall
N. 7Th Street
Phoenix
Scout IL
Jack Gray
McDowell Mountains
Scottsdale
Javelina hunting permits issued on a first come basis
Nearly 3,400 remaining javelina permits from the Jan 31 drawing are issued first come first served at the Phoenix office and by mail starting 8 a.m. last Thursday. Only 16 units remained open. permits go to open units until quota or season end February 25. Applications use green forms from state license dealers.
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Phoenix
Department
Keyes
Fishing Report Reflects Weekend Conditions Across Regions
Weather and water conditions reported for White Mountains Central and Southwestern regions show fair to good trout, bass, and tilapia activity in select waters. Notable notes include Luna Greer Lakes Nelson fair for trout, Powell Lee’s Ferry Willow Beach good for trout, Alamo good for bass, Martinez and Yuma Canals tilapia, and Roosevelt crappie. Some waters reported poor or unsafe ice and limited activity in others.
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White Mountains
Luna
Greer Lakes
Nelson
Central
Canyon
Horseshoe
Rim Lakes
North Central
Colorado River
Powell and Lee’s Ferry
Willow Beach
Mohave
Bullhead City
Havasu
Alamo
Martinez
Yuma
Parker and Blythe
Pena Blanca
Roosevelt Fair
Waterfowl season rated fair to good in Arizona
Arizona Game and Fish biologists rated the 1971 72 waterfowl season fair to good. Water conditions early in the season helped raise bird numbers and hunting success statewide as pintails and mallards migrated from northern West regions.
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Dave Shortliff
Nevada ‘Game and Fish
Depa Ent
Arizona
Shortliff
Department
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Es Fleming
Wildlife Area Usu
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