The Wilmington morning star., 1947-03-30

opposite this column is a picture of s,rf ;shomo.
enjoying the spot OF Waltonites at Wrightsvine Beach last
summer. Backers of the Southeastern North CaroI;ne
Reach Associations SIS, 1000 Fishing Rodeo want +bot sanaa
picture to appear in 1913 only they would like to have the
beach llned WIN fisherman standing elbow to elbow as the
niture is taken in 1947. "0
It can be done if the SENCBA handles i+s hou ul4
and arranges Tor a fishing event for fishermen.
Cold water should never be thrown on anv nroiec+
which will mean dollars in the pockets of merchants and
resort people and publicity for the area. At the same time
there are some mistakes that can be made and which same
should be avoided.
The event, IN a sense the brain child of this column
has the fullest support of Fish Lines as the hackers of the
event go forth IN an attempt to raise the necessary funds
for the promotion OF the dollars and cents project.
They are asking some $3O,O00, about half Of which will
be used for prize money aimed at attracting fishermen to
the New Hanover, Onslow and Brunswick county area,
L .aots y fn the sz% three eae eou II in p Wht s r. Oh tho thousands to the fish
seen but sENcRA has the chance to make this area the greatest SPOT
To Louis orrel, president of SENECA, goes a lot Of credit en
the courage he has shown in sticking to his guns. @"' L"
Last fall when the s15 900 deal was outlined to hin " +isr a
porter he foresaw the possibilities, and although he H va = ny ns e,
sticking his neck out" he went through with the announcement At
the 1916 Rodeo banquet putting himself on record as romisin * NJ
to visiting and local fishermen come 1sE. GO '"S'n sl''0oo
He and his associates have followed through o every turn and
today they stand on the threshold of what can become one Of the the
nations outstanding sporting events. VIZ
It . is the hope opsn and T. wish Of tn this IS come that by the time December
South Eastern North carolinaward, and that all tracks to fishing
grounds will lead to this area, come 1919. e
together aru to give pw +a this area e.. the ss,t best in publicity and touristdrawing
dI"N~' ~ 1NHS LIN SGArSO U LIE giving gin return yOu
best"
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There may be more fishing in Fishing Creek if legislation intro-
dmed in the General Assembly Thursday passes the two legislative
bodies.
Rep. Joseph Branch, of Halifax county, said the bill would per
nit fishing for shad and herring in the creek between April and
June is with large nets despite any regulations otherwise bv the state
conservation and development department. S~s
And it's Shoe F. Shoe to insects with the newest Phleuger de-
vopment.
Kure's Beach pier, recently endangered by erosion will be ready
for the first warm day which will be considered opening dav ac-
crding to owners of the quay.
Fl. Fishers fishing pier will be ready for the early onslaught of
NaNontes the column has been informed as will be JOHNNY MERGERS
Atlantic View facility.
Walter E. Bum and Earl Milin, spent four hours OF the North
east river last Sunday and came back with SO google eyes averaging
ONT pound, one bass, two jack and several assorted fish.
They showed the salt water enthusiast that there r. fish otber
places than in the ocean.
OF course the surf department should be getting underway some
time during the next week as the weather dovetails with enthusiasm
Last year this column recorded its first personal catch on March
10 Mercer says the first from his pier was March % of last
VI course that does not include the many hundreds of fsh-so fish
enen repored-that were hauled to the banks earlier.
For the information of the follower of this corner Fish Lines tried
The surIo n two occasions during the week and received little pleasure
OUTSIDE OF feeling the roll OF the surf against the line and weight.