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Show SPORTS TSp ft ITS? lfiloj fe7T ?Dkl July 26, 1991 Still i?D(o7r by Ron Stewart 19 H.!!top Times A J ar if A COMMENTARY Utah Division of Wildlife Resources VERNAL Fishing can be enjoyed by everyone. It can be a family or group sport where everyone Lures imitate live natural foods such as minnows, in the family can participate or it can be done in soli- frogs, crayfish or large insects. tude. There is something for everyone. For those of Unlike bait fishing, which mostly involves waitwho are and want to here are beginners you ing, the angler has to remain constantly involved try it, a few suggestions. with casting and retrieving the lure. This is good is in best the and Fishing usually early morning practice for a beginner and a mark of skill for the later in the evenings when fish are the most active more experienced. When fishing with lures, it is best and feeding. However, fish will occasionally bite dur- to try several different types, sizes and colors. Don't ing the day, especially on cool days and when the get discouraged. It always seems like the fish prefer water is cold. Some fish, such as bluegill and perch, a lure you don't have. Sooner or later, one will work. are often active all day long. The next step is to choose the type of fish you Most beginning anglers have their best luck us- want to catch. I commonly hear anglers say they are ing bait. There are lots of different types of bait after whatever they can catch. Generally, they don't available but the two old standbys, worms and catch much because different fish species prefer salmon eggs, will work in almost every circum- different foods. The trick is to learn which types of stance. When fishing with worms, I prefer to get bait or lures the fisa prefer under the conditions you night crawlers. These are nice big worms so the fish are fishing. thinks it is getting a free lunch. Baits such as worms and salmon eggs should work The next trick is to float the bait above the moss well, as should silver or brightly colored lures such on the bottom. The best way I've found to do this as spinners and spoons. Fish imitation lures such is to place the weights about two feet above the hook as a flatfish or a Rapala will also work in most and then float the worm with a waters. If the streams aren't muddy, try drifting a You can also use floating cheese or any of the other worm or a salmon egg into the deeper pools and floating baits available. In lakes and reservoirs with riffles. If you aren't sure what baits or lures a particular fairly shallow water, a plastic float works well. These have the advantage of floating on the surface so they fish species prefers in the water you want to fish, can be watched. When one suddenly dunks, you've at that time of year, check with a local sporting goods shop or someone who regularly catches fish got a fish on. Fishing with lures is another fun way to catch fish. from the area. mini-marshmallo- f f - - ' ; li ' s . tow HP 3 .m ai X' - Courtesy Pkolo Catch of the day Anna Chadwell, who works at U.S. Air Force Hospital, Hill AFB, proudly displays a king salmon. Chadwell caught the on fish Outdoor Recreation's Third Annual Alaska Fishing Trip, sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division. 42-poun- d yf FURNITURE WAREHOUSE J July CONSIGNMENT 10, 1991 26-Augu- st 1991 SHOE CLOSEOUT from from from from Footjoy Nike Dexter Etonic RE-GR- $36.95 $34.95 $29.95 $29.95 $1 95 club U (selected golf pride grips) While they last! WHILE THE LAST- !- REFINSIHED METAL WOOD SALE - WILSON TAYLORMADE PJNSEEKER LANGERT & MORE kX JT c Scn f PUTTER RAINWEAR CLUB SETS JUNIOR BAGS GOLF BAGS A SPECIAL IP IMSft- - Receive Free Knit Head Covers Sleeve ooit bans z OY m J ll i I' . . V ll tiu M'rT . . v. 640 No. Main St., NSL, UT BLACK BAR UCf) 60 80 SOFAS HIDE-A-BE- D im BEST NAME BRAND SELECTION AND PRICES IN TOWN Sale Items Limited To Stock On Hand WA CENTER 25 90 70 35 U5 ROCKERS MISC. BARST001S . KITCHEN TABLES r um tn :: ...uwco 00HHAIRS LAMPS OIHIHG SET Vikt , wkitck, 4 chart MHO CANT SELL It's a bird! It's a plane! it s the number we call when we want to place a classified ad in the Hilltop Times! .T"'wmmmj' -- .--. YOUR FURNITURE? CALL US 298-183- 0 |