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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1978
Page
15
Art Reid chronicles flyrod evolution from bamboo and silk lines to fiberglass and standardized weights. He recalls inconsistent cross-brand line compatibility, the shift to uniform designations led by Jason Lucas, and the rise of mass production with reliable rod line pairing.
Lee Trevino says he has solved his Augusta problem by adjusting his game and practicing for two weeks. He opened with 70 and trails the leader by two as he aims to complete golf's first four majors sweep.
Fishing in Southern Illinois grows steadier with rising water temperatures and active bass. The Devil's Kitchen Lake Open drew 176 contestants who caught 123 pounds Saturday and 48 pounds Sunday, with larger bass reported at Lake of Egypt and Crab Orchard Lake. Spinner baits and plastic worms lead the lures, and warmer runoff spurs fish movement. If weather stays mild, all species should rise, and dogwood blooms may signal peak bass spawning activity.
The second annual Saluki Spring Decathlon opens Sunday at McAndrew Stadium with nine pre-registered athletes including Illinois State’s Doug Kinsey and Arkansas State’s Bob Williams. SIU Carbondale’s Chip Shirley headlines after setting four meet records last year. Competition starts 12 noon daily with five events Sunday and six on Monday.
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