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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1968
Page
13
The 11th annual American Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association trade show in Chicago showcases new coho labeled gear and existing lures repackaged as coho. Dr. Howard A. Tanner, credited with starting the program, will speak. observers note coho success with heavy bass tackle and soft mouths. A summer codfish trip will be attempted to report further findings.
Lake Erie anglers report gradual increases in walleyes this month with three to five per boat daily. Most fish are five to six pounds with a few larger prizes, concentrated from Avon Lake to Ruggles Reef and including notable catches at Hayes Marina and Island reefs.
Ohio wildlife officials announce a three hunt experimental season for juniors on Delaware Wildlife Area and Well Creek Wildlife Area. Hunters under 16 must complete safety courses and be accompanied by a nonhunting adult, with two youths per adult. Future expansions possible based on results.
Outdoor editor reports a strong fishing outing at Clare Mar Camp near New London Eastern Road. A storm loomed as a small aluminum boat drifted, yet anglers hauled in several largemouth bass from deep water near the Clare Mar dam, with strong sport on the lake despite rough conditions.
A rough river of text describes Ikes steak fry, local fishing limits, and Clare-Mar area activities. It notes a 70 fish limit, lake gamefish balance, and boat access, plus Findley Park traffic and midweek Clare-Mar visits with amenities and rentals.
Jim Daubel, a rookie frog hunter, and his guide Daniel in Lorain County trap a string of bullfrogs after a learning night. The pair use stealth and teamwork to bag five fewer than the legal limit, including three giants, with Daubel finally silencing the chorus on a challenging big frog.
Interior Department surveys show overall waterfowl breeding down 16 percent from last year with mallards four percent lower pintails 12 percent lower blue winged teal 30 percent lower and redheads 22 percent lower. Gadwalls up 40 percent widgeon 22 percent canvasbacks 18 percent. Only about 600000 water areas remain by late June as ponds dry faster than normal.
Reader Ken Olmsted shares crafting three yellow bug lures called spiders No 12s for fly spin or float rods. Editor praises the small body over commercial water crickets and recalls two boys fishing with spincasts and bobbers, bluegills and Michigan rainbows feeding interest.
Lorain Countians swept the Ohio State target archery bare bow division capturing five championships and a second place. Dick Schultz Shawnee Archers led men’s bare bow open class with 2212, Bonnie Repas and Lee Ann Repas claimed women’s bare bow and cadet titles, while Robert Rouse and Lloyd Van Buren won bare bow classes elsewhere.
About 500 fishermen attended Findley State Park's first bluegill derby. Mike Pawlikowski's family won one of four Lamb's Baits awards for the most fish while Brenda Handyside led women with 40 bluegills. Oldest angler Clarence Lahb, 56, and youngster Dennis Wickens, 2, fished without catches. bass fishing also reported strong with 16 bass weighed and a 15 to 16 inch spread.
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