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ORGANIZER OFTV EE CLUB MAKESRECORD CATCHCOURTENAY, Aug. 111. -Excitement here at Campbell River amongst the holiday fishermen is inteij.se. Everyone is trying his level best to beat the other fellow's catch. Tyee fishing is now in full swing at the mouth of the Campbell River, and some rc markable catches have been made inthe lust lew days.The Tyee Club formed last year by Dr. Wiborn of Catalina Island and Mr. .Marlstoji of Vancouver, is again being carried on. Mr. Haigh of the Willows Motel,” Campbell River, has obtained bronze and gold buttons for .he dub. In order to become a tnem-calcli a Tyee Salmon, weighing HO lbs. her of this unique club, one has to on rod and line. After being successful in doing this, one is entitled to wear a bronze button. If one is lucky enough to capture a fish of 50 lbs. or over, one is the proud possessor of a gold button. Dr. J. A. Wiborn. Zam drey's “Lone Angler,’ is the record breaker this year so far. having caught a aS^-lb, Tyee Salmon on Cataline light tackle. This fish was four feet, three inches long and two feet, six inches in girth, and was landed in eight minutes. Dr. Wiborn the same day. caught five other fish weighing 41, 38, 30. 3G and 28 lbs. respectively.Among others registered at the Spit for the Tyee fishing, and who have been successful in qualifying for the T.ee ( nit are John H. Wood of Philadelphia. 42-11). fish; Charles M Wood t of Philadelphia, 32-lb. fish; Geo. L. ; Macllines of Vancouver 38%-lb fish; and A. X. Wolvcrton of Vancouver, 1 38^-11). fish. The most noted arrivals are Albert H. Hayes and family ion the yacht Muriel, from Los An-; geles. Calif. Mr. Hayes is head or ■ the moving picture industry of the United States. Miss Hayes was lucky enough to secure a 50-lb. Tyee.
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Cumberland Islander
Cumberland, British Columbia, CA
Fri, Aug 21, 1925
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