Garcia Corp airs 81 species fishing contest with large prizes
The Garcia Corp of New York announces a nationwide fishing contest for 81 species. Top prize awards include two four thousand dollar purses, plus a gold shoulder insignia and a savings bond. Lake Erie anglers may win bronze or silver for carp yellow perch and walleye, with world records as targets. Entry details available via Garcia Corp 268 Park Ave South New York NY.
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Garcia Corp
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Lake Erie
Sporting Goods
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New Rork
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Season's Launched At Aurora
Night fishing starts May 27 and runs to Labor Day near Aurora Lake. George brothers provide 140 boats with bait and refreshment at a clubhouse for anglers.
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Aurora
George Brothers
Chibhouse
Five Year Survey Finds Heligrammites Top Bait for Bass
Ed Brown Jr. led a five year study of angling in Massie Creek Greene and Clark Counties 1954 to 1958 Cooperating fishermen caught 804 smallmouth bass two thirds on live bait heligram mites produced about one and a half fish per hour Crawfish and worms trailed with lower rates One third caught on artificial lures spinners led baits with over one fish per hour Smallmouths averaged nearly one fish per hour over the period A total of 389 rock bass were reported with natural baits accounting for about three quarters Heligrammites again best catching two thirds per hour Rock bass anglers averaged under a half fish per hour compared with smallmouths Pelton notes the study underlines basic research value for anglers.
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Ed Brown Jr
Boating Hearing Set by Cities on Watercraft Rules
City officials from Mansfield Youngstown and Columbus and county and township parks seek to regulate watercraft. Jim Wells of the Division of Watercraft says subdivisions have legal authority to limit horsepower craft type and speed but the Division may set other special rules after a public hearing.
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Youngstown
Columbus
Jim Wells
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Division of Water
Big Hickory Coon Hunters Weather a Tough Weekend
The Big Hickory Coon Hunters faced cold rain and 2 inches of snow during a March trial, with 39 or 40 dogs entered and eight or nine new members joining. Competition from two other trials reduced entries, but a July event and late fall turkey trial aim to steady finances for 1960. The club owns its building and grounds on Russia Road just west of Rt 38.
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Etab
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Rt 38
Archers Nearly Set Record On Deer Licenses
A bowman aiming for a clear deer shot accidentally shot his thigh while handling a bow in the field. The incident was reported as archers nearly approaching a license record.
Hungry Sportsman Shrimp Add Flavor To Crappie Souffle
A vintage recipe excerpt describes preparing a crappie souffle with shrimp sauce and a smelt chowder option. It lists ingredients in rough measures and method steps including baking, sauce preparation with butter flour and cream, and cautions on fish flavors and potato balance.
Habitat Work In District 3 Approved for Wildlife Areas
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved 74000 dollars for habitat development in District 3. Private lands across 13 counties and 22 state areas plus two Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District sites will undergo development and operations this year.
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Black Crappie Entry Received In Fish Records
Ohio outdoor writers submitted a potential new record black crappie. Hank Andrews of Cleveland filed the entry via A. F. Root for a fish caught in May 167 on a minnow, weight 3 pounds 10 ounces, length 16 1/2 inches, under investigation but appears authenticated.
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Hank Andrews
Cleveland
A. F. Root
Audubon Group Hails Comeback Of Wood Stork
The National Audubon Society says the wood stork, the only true stork nesting in the United States, is making a notable comeback in Florida. The group notes renewed nests and rising numbers across key habitats.
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Wood Stork
United States
Florda
NationalAudubon Society
Bass Lead Headlines At Clendening Lake
Bass continued to make news from Clendening Lake with five bass over five pounds and 38 large bass reported over a rainy weekend. A seven pounder was landed by Elmer Affalter of Uhrichsville, the Shannon twin spinner remains the hottest lure.
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Clendening Lakeway
Elmer Affalter
Uhrichsville
Youth Fishing Lines Awards Made Available
To obtain free items, write to Jennings at the team party in Cortland, N.Y., giving the date and location of the event, an image of the sponsoring organization and the number of children to participate.
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Jennings
Cortland
Power Plant Planned at Nila Falls on Shire River
A seven million dollar project is set for Nila Falls along Ny asaland's Shire River. Construction aims to boost regional power generation and energy capacity, with officials identifying the site as a strategic choice for future supply.
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Nyasaland
Shire River
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