Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-01
By George Bucklin

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/ Island, is ! mile long and 467 feet
high. Near South Island are the
two smaller islands. Intervening
stretches between the large islands
are covered by large patches of kelp
Waters adjacent to these islands
bear the distinction of being the
most prolific fishing banks for yell
loWtail and tuna off the southern
California coast.
The Coronados are reached by
fleets of live bait boats plying out
of San Diego harbor.
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One of the most popular live bait
boats which begins its regular deep
sea fishing schedule Friday, May
l. is the famed Sea Angler, owned
and operated by the Star & Cres-
cent Boat company at the foot of
Broadway This vessel is the latest
/ word in ocean fishing equipment.
1t has twin-screws, is diesel power
ed, 65 feet long and is safe, speedy
and unsinkable It's live bait SyS-
! tenn carries $4,000 live. race-horse
/ sardines on deck. II also boasts
/ first class galley and lunch coun-
ter, as we'll as a cabin and smoking
room.
In addition to this unit, the Star
& Crescent plan to commission the
new, $4,000 stream lined" 65-foot
Star Angler on or about May 10th.
Before being placed in service this
boat, like the Sea Angler, VIII be
given the "inclining'' and other
safety tests by government inspec-
tors. Absolute safety and protec-
ton for the public is essential for
the deep sea fishing fleet.
The Sea Angler will leave San
DIEGO daily at pm. for the fish
ing banks. The Star Anglers sched-
ule will be announced later.
Some confusion exists in the
minds CT many considering the
necessity OF procuring a state Ii
cense for ocean fishing. Fishermen
do not need a California State
fishing license to fish at the Coro-
nado Islands. The necessary Mex
ican license, which goes with each
ticket is included.
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A new innovation in San Diego,
that is destined to prove popular
with ocean fishing Cans, is the
Inauguration Of an Ocean Fishing
Derby this season. The derby is
a contest sponsored by interested
clubs, sportsmen and business men
in San Diego. Anyone who is able
TO land a yellcWtail, tuna or alba
core, weighing over 10 pounds on
any rod and reel, line not to be
ever 24-thread @: catch a marlin
or broadbill SHordfish on regula-
ton tackle, can enter the derby.
To qualify, the angler must first
catch the fish and then have it
weighed aboard a sport fishing
boat, or at the Coronado Rod &
Reel club. San Diego Yacht club or
at the Harbor Cafe. foot of Broad
way 1t will also be necessary to
purchase a qualification ticket from
the Weigher for cne dollar. Tackle
must also be displayed when weigh
ing the fish.
Thousands Of dollars in prizes
will be awarded contestants during
the qualification period and for
the derby. A neE automobile will
be included among the qualifica-
ton prizes.
Prizes will be awarded separately
for each class of fish. The yellow
tail. on account Of it's popularity,
will have the largest number Of
prizes.
One qualification ticket is all
that is needed TO compete in all
classes during the derby, which
will be held off San Diego August
20 tc September 7, with the quail
flying period, now underway, last
ing all summer.
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FL Centre salt water sportsmen,
some of whom rank with the best.
are expected to give a good account
of themselves in the San Diego COM
petition.
In addition to participating in
the Coast Derby FL Centro ocean
anglers will have additional induce
ments to strive for as many Ell
Centre merchants are planning to
offer suitable prizes to the local
boys who bring the largest fish TO
gaff. Among those who have sig
nified their desire to encourage the
unfolding of the citys piscatorial