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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1969
Page
13
Boat buyers and dealers discuss choosing fender cleats and sockets for boats. Dealers note many boats lack cleats by default, as installation varies with use. Fender cleats can be added later and aid docking, trailering, and lake gatherings. Different designs let buyers tailor hardware to their needs.
Southern Illinois fisherman confirms and expands SIU Fisheries Research Laboratory findings that largemouth bass feed heavily in early morning hours and into early afternoon. On Crab Orchard Lake and Lake of Egypt the writer records numerous catches from sunrise to about 2 pm, with evening feeding markedly slower.
In fishing notes from The Southern Winds, experts argue plastic worm rods should be strong and stiff for deep water bass, enabling immediate feel and solid hook sets. Six foot power-plus rods are favored for reliable landings, with War Cloud and Northern Dancer noted as top horses foaled outside the U
The Southern Illinois Bass Busters report a strong bite at Crab Orchard Lake with many anglers using purple plastic worms. Champaign pair Bill Bickers and Don May led with a two day limit of 40 bass, plus other large catches around Cray Orchard Lake. Wayne Wendling and Al Peithaan also reported multiple bass up to five pounds plus.
Illinois conservation chief William L Rutherford warned officers will cite violators who discard trash into waters or on pond and stream ice. Since January 1969, 43 arrests have been made for breaching the regulation, as state waters are described as a key asset and garbage dumps are not permitted.
Mt. Vernett oil man Pursie Pipes, a rising amateur golf force, enters the 71st Carmi Amateur on June 21-22 as favorite after winning the Jackson Invitational in sudden death. He faces stiff challenge from Gene Wilson, Sherrill Tate, Jerry Glenn, and others, with a $13 entry fee including practice and a Saturday buffet.
Bobby Isaac, veteran Dodge pilot from Catawba North Carolina, asserts drafting and field parity will prevent a runaway win in the Motor State 500 at Michigan International Speedway. Isaac qualified third at 159.185 mph as 24 drivers earned spots, with 12 more to qualify today for the 12 p.m. Sunday start. other fast qualifiers included Hess Ellington at 149.046 mph and Richard Brickhouse at 148.943 mph.
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