Lake Erie fishing boom hits Vermilion and Aurora Lake
Ed Ryser of Ryser's Boat Livery Vermilion reports pickerel shore and boat catches last Sunday with up to 15 fish and a 544 pound brute. Smallmouth and walleyes feed offshore while 140 boats and a hatchery roster support a 500 acre Aurora Lake paradise with bass rearing ponds and a $1 boat fee plus $1.15 per adult fishing.
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Lake Erie
Ed Ryser
Ryser
Vermilion
Ryser’s
Chris
Ruggles Way
Art Hayes
Art
Joe George
Phil
Aurora Lake
Aurora
George Brothers
Chagrin Falls
George
Boating Measure Analyzed Draws Fire From OBC
The Outboard Boating Club of America analyzes federal boating legislation urging a more comprehensive program. The club argues the proposed bill does not fully address safety training funding regulatory needs and enforcement.
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Outboard Boating Club of America
Whatzit Angler Reports Uncertain Rainbow Trout Catch
In LaGrange, Frank Pease notes rainbow trout fishing at Arrowhead Club during two weekends, while Ed Douglas reports none went home empty handed. A photo suggests an eel pout from Lake Erie near Catawba, identified by Columbus officials as the mystery fish. The letter from Mr. Williams prompts a reader reply.
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Frank Pease
LaGrange
Arrowhead Club
Ed Douglas
Pease
Lake Erie
Columbus
Catawba
Irish Moore
Don
Kalman Mittler
John Barlasky
Williams
Lawmaker criticism of Bonner bill on Coast Guard boating rules
In a pointed analysis, OBC director Guy W. Hughes urges Congress to limit federal control over registration and enforcement. He argues the Bonner bill creates a blank check to the Coast Guard, preferring state registration and explicit safeguards over nationwide power driven boat registration.
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Herbert C. Bonner
D.N. C
House
Merchant Marine Am Fisheries
Guy W. Hughes
OBC
Hughes
U. S. Coast Guard
Congress
Coast Guard
CBC
The
Pro
JBC
Incompetence At The Helm Seaway Insanity Involving Speedboats
New York United Press reports hundreds of seaway incidents tied to speedboat driving. Teens ram boats and injure swimmers while adults race and taunt others. Coast Guard officials urge federal state cooperation, registration and safety enforcement to curb these dangers amid boating boom.
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Fred T. Ffeguson
Hon
United Press
Dreds
New York
Coast Guard
District Coast Guard
Coast Guard Auxiliary
U. S
Jearnee
NRA offers M-1 rifles at Camp Perry matches
During World War II many wished for an M-1 rifle for hunting now available to members of the National Rifle Association. They may buy one for about 94 dollars including maintenance gear during the national matches at Camp Perry from August 9 to September 16. The event features numerous activities and schools, reflected in a 110 page brochure detailing full information.
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Camp Perry
National Rifle Association
Firelands Archery Club Holds Field Invitational Sunday
The Firelands Archery Club of Berlin Heights hosts its annual field invitational with 28 field and 28 broadhead targets. Registration is 9 to 10 a.m. Refreshments provided as archery tips and safety notes are shared for equipment care and proper bow storage.
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Firelands Archery Club of
Berlin Heights
Commodore Perry Memorial Race for cruising sailboats
The Inter-Lake Yachting Association will run the first Commodore Perry Memorial Race on Lake Erie a 160 mile event next month. Detroit’s Harry M. Macfarlane chairs the race committee with a start set for Aug 10 at 1 pm off Middle Bass Island near Sandusky. Key marks include Gull Island Shoal Mentor Harbor light and Rondeau Harbor Ont.
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Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Inter-Lake Yachting Association
Harry M. Macfarlane
Detroit
Middle Bass Island
Sandusky
Gull Island
Mentor Harbor
Rondeau Harbor
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Macfarlane
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Lake Ave
Elyria
Ery Ferao
Whatzit
Angler
Mansfeld, C
Mr. Williams
Myr
Willams
James W. Harbaugh
West Fourth St
Elyna
Ohio
Jim
Run Og
Arkansas
D. M
John M. High
U.S
General Safety Committee
High
BOATS
America
Hoy
Charlotta Kutkai
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Sacramento
Cal
Walking Glenn
N. Y
Akoga Bowmen
Akron
Dot Merritz
Wisconsin
Bowman
Ron Roling
Dot DeVries
Fairview Park
Mary Roling
Archer Diviision
Kay Snyder
Cleveland
Robert Gray
North Eaton
Archer
Dorothy DeVries
Black River
Scottwood
Fairview Parli
Jerry Kostyo
Arrow
Northeast Ohio
Northeast
Cincinnati
Coble
SUN
Rocky Mountain
Lyman Boat & A
Johnson Motor Here
Johnson Motors
Lyman Boats
San Glieree
Kant
Lyman Clinker
Maris Seyptler
Terrell
Headquarters Fishing Tackle
Colt Dealer
Elyka Trading Post
Middle Ave
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