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Show Wednesday, May i, THE PARK CITY 1974 GOALM Page H CASTING ABOUT by Dave Mueller I HEAR THAT a couple of fellows have been down snaking 'em out already probably that Indian Permit again. Maybe a few of the deba tables that I have set down this week will keep those excellent angling people home or in the bars where theyre supposed to be. I hate to see a guy y in the so and fish-itch- y a himself he nets spring that whopping day in court. stir-craz- FOR YOU WORM DUNKERS, heres a not-so-ne- tip on how to w make Olde Mossyback slurp up on days when that garden-hackl- e hes pretty fussy. Get the juiciest wigler in your worm can and wind him on your hook a couple of extra times. Then get a handfull of packable mud and squeeze that firmly around your bait, hook and all. Throw the whole gob (gently so the mud doesnt break off) into Mossy backs lair and wait for the current to eat away the mud. One of the good things about this technique is that you really dont need a sinker, and when the worm finally breaks free from his wrapping an extremely natural presentation will result. If you think this is a new angle to the angle worm, think again. The trick is mentioned in Izaak Waltons The Compleat Angler written in 163. Of course, Rusty Prudence was using this trick about five years before that. MORE GOOD FISH STORIES end with the lament: 1 had him on for twenty minutes until he got down into the fast water and popped my- - leader. There was nothing I could do. Well heres something you can do next time, pal, and then maybe we wont have to listen to your version of three hooks on one of your lures. Then the survival rates will climb almost to the level of flies. What it amounts to is this: the fish that get only one of the three hooks have a good chance to live, . whereas those fish that get two or three hooks in the mouth on striking the lure are harder, to the blues; you cant carry a tune, anyway. Alright, iso the biggest fish of your life suddenly makes a powerful run downstream of you into deep, fast water where your light tackle is matched against fish and current. Well... let him go. In fact, more than let him go, strip line as fast as you can (run, too if you possibly can) until you are feeling nothing but slack. Then strip more line. What will happen (at least sometimes but remember that the situation was hopeless, anyway) is that the line will get below the fish and form a big loop; instead of the tension coming from above the fish, it will now be coming from below. Your trophy, still miraculously mi, will change course and come shooting back upstream... or at least hold his position while you gain line and get back below him where you stand much more of a chance to land him. It works. And its a lot better than rearing back knowing your leader is going to of-i-t) Try seeking out some beaver pon- ds and you will find water that is reasonably clear. Chances are you will be hemmed in fay thick brush and snags, but the fish will most likely be eager feeders and you wont have to fight the crowd on the major waterways. w SPINNERS OR ANY SPINNING LURE with treble hooks can be deadly to any trout youd like to release. The survival rates of released fish from the three major forms of angling look something like this: bait, 15; lures with treble hooks, 50; artificial flies, 90. So if youve limited-ou- t and youre just fishing for fun and putting the fish back, clip off two of the nLDQSO sun & PARK CITY RESERVATIONS Condominiums 5 down over-dresse- the fish. About the only place where theyll prove to be any good is in a roaring rush of a stream where the fish dont have a good chance to see their food before it is past them. If youre fishing calmer waters, clip and pluck some of the dressing (sometimes as much as half until the fly starts to resemble an insect form, not a dandelion seecT HIGH WATER ON OPENING DAY is usually the rule here in Utah. And it plays hell with any fly fishing youd like to get done. already and Rick Albert, skiers and recent college graduates, came to Park City mostly for the skiing. Having vacationed here MANY COMMERCIAL FLIES d so theyll look to who those good buy them, not are BUT HERES THE BEST tip of them all. It comes from an occasional fishing partner of mine who would probably like to remain nameless. He says, You know when its almost dark in the evening and the big browns are starting to roll thats usually the time I lose my fly and find I dont have enough light left in and Im the sky to tie one on about carrying a superstitious flashlight: spooks em. Well, theres nothing quite so frustrating. as having all those fish rising around you and vou cant thread the hook-eyTry ;this. Take your leader, and be too fine a leader but you dont need such a fine leader at dark anyway and get about a of quarter an inch at the end and pinch it tight. Then take the eye of the hook of your fly and put it on the tip of your tongue and stab with the leader stub until you can feel the line go through the eye. It works because theres more nerve endings in your tongue than say, your finger, unless youve been drinking too much of that bad whiskey. . e. it-ca- ALSO older elegant homes and quaint houses. And 2 Bedroom, Three Kings ParkOVN'- loan 649-959- 6 649-806- 6 & THINGS Planting Design Service Available Thke . stock . lnptenca. OKI a ( $ t ADMISSION 200 Students Adults Children accompanied by an eduit SI. 00 SHOWTIME Cinema Cinema 2 1 - I 7 :00 9:15 APRIL" 1974 DOUBLE SHOW Sec both and save Adults & Students 11.00 Electra Glide In Blue Last House on the Left Robin Hood Beach A Day at the Races FOR SALE '69VWBI& Rebuilt Engine, $13001 was Communications. Thus, last summer Ed and Rick didjsome research in setinto the procedures a ting up radio station. In response to some of the requirements, they spent the Fall taking surveys, determining, for example, the most pressing needs of the FOR SALE, Hotpoint electric water heater, 40 gallon, best offer. . community. They then began filing the necessary papers with the FCC. Unfortunately, it takes about a year for applications to be processed and evaluated. At the earliest, Ed and Rick may be able to start broadcasting in December. They are proposing 18 hours of air time, from 6 M till 12 midnight, and hope to include road condition reports, weather forecasts for the Park City area in particular, and perhaps some serials. (They are in the process e of tracking down some serials such as the Lone Ranger.) They also plan to include news, ' giving time to national events, although concentrating on regional happenings. Call to share new 2 bedroom apartment near resort TV, phone, utilities included, $75 mo. Call RUSS 6493384 FOR SALE: Papered Labrador ftips. $50 each. Call Cathi, 6498555 GOOD l l ll l l MOUSERS-Ri- d your house of squeaking pests and add a new number to the family - cute, furry kittens to good homes. Call Cathi 6498555. SAVE OIi Pianos and Organs New & Used . . In the area of music, Ed and . Sly 6498137 ROOMMATE NEEDED, old-tim- Rick are open to suggestions. They hope to play a good mixture of all kinds of music so that they can appeal to everybody. Most important, they are interested in feedback on suggestions so and format that programming the community can contribute to and enjoy the radio station. Although Ed and Rick arent looking at the proposed station as a money-makin- g venture, we wish them the best of luck in their new undertaking ! 649S404 Call State Lowrey, Yamaha, Vose & Sons. G.E.M. MUSIC 238 So. Main, S.L.C. FOR RENT, completely furnished, 2 bedroom, 2 bath king size waterbed, fireplace. Available May 1. Parle West Village. $250 per month. Call 6498594 t s!l Let Us In On It! If You Have A News Tip i JII'III Books Spring Western Americana hours: Finery for Men thru Wednesday Sunday 1am 6pm .Friday 1 UPCOMING FLICKS: 649-836- Broadcasting from San Diego State and Ricks major at Long 7 Join the Payroll Savings Plan. c during the past, they were familiar with the town and had seen its growth. Looking for a livelihood, they decided that running a radio station would be a challenging undertaking. Ed received his B.S. degree in FOR SALE - BY OWNER, 3 Br. 1900 Sq. Ft., Custom Home in Thaynes Canyon. With stream and view lot. $79,950, 5 for appt. People need fish, fish need clean water - PLANTS POTS will be glad to help you find a place to live.... Homes for RENT on a monthly or weekly basis. We CLASSIFIED At last, people with FM radios may be able to tune something in on them because Park City might have a radio station! Ed Snoddy unhook without inflicting mortal injury to the fish. Anyone who has ever fished with a treble-hooke- d lure knows how messy it gets when a fishs mouth is completely bound by all three hooks. break. elbow-to-elbo- RADIO POSSIBILITIES - 11. - U1(1 W0Q16I1 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid The Grand Boeuf Bed Bunnies Wild Strawberries and many more 8 |