The Wilmington morning star., 1947-01-12

Bill needs no introduction to fishing enthusiasts in this area but
Miss LaMmte is a stranger in our midst. Stranger in one sense
ND . companion in the other for she talks fish like. an old-timer
vbo has spent many leisure hours with rod and reel in hand.
Although the New York expert is concentrating her thoughts and
srn+s IN game fishing-sport fishing to her-she IS able to talk
NO vernacular on most any subject dealing with the habitats of
the Hny tribe.
Currently she is conducting an overall survey of the marine
industry in North Carolina.
miles of North Carolina coast she must visit and the thousands of
fishermen with whom she must spin yarns.
Last night she met with members of the New Hanover Fishing
club and others interested in the sport at the Wrightsvine Mariner.
Fish Lines was present by proxy the writer having to stay at
4 his desk in the news room of the Star-News.
Her findings will be compiled and will serve as the basis of
j a 12month survey of the potentialities of both sport and commercial
! fishing in the state.
Present at yesterdays session was Hugh Morton, sENCBA d-
rector and local photographer-when he is not selling o n talking
declares he is sold on the idea"
Sharpe dropped the hint that the 12-nonth survey might be made
along the lines suggested by this column several weeks back. In
fact it will have to be made that way, he pointed out, if the state
does not come forth with the funds.
record of all persons fishing from their facilities together with
fish caught, time of day, place, tide, and bait used.
The state Department of Conservation and Development would
then take that information and use it for "bait for tourists which
Is a darned good idea as those golden dollars should be dropped off
here, not all in Florida.
Miss 1aHonte will remain in the area for several days during
which time she will visit spots in both Brunswick and New Hanover
county.
This morning a Uso fishing party has been scheduled for wrights7
have been successful with many of the boys fishing in the ocean for
use at 1870 a. m. accompanied by Fish Lines.
The illness of Walter Council Wick has been brought to the
columns attention hopes for a quick recovery are going out to him
as lei being missed around the usual fishing haunts.
And for the best liar of the year the honor goes to Atanaclo CARA
OF IAN Antonio, Tex, who came up with:
II leeve in San Antonio. I have been for the last Is years. I
Like to fish a lot and have seen a -, lot of peculiar things IN my lie
during the fishing season. I was fshingon one occasion and caught
one fish on my hook but he try to get away from my line. Ii TOOK
me about As minutes to get him away from the surface. Well ne
work so hard when I get him in the boat he was sweating. Yours
truly"
W. 7. Floyd, district game protector, has announced that ls4'
fishing licenses can now be purchased at Gregg Brothers,, Plckards
Sporting Goods store and the, Sports Center in Wilmington.
They can also be purchased at Plummer's Department store
Carolina Beach; Kings Kennels, East Wilmington; Walter Wilson'S
Grocery store, same place and c. H. Greer's store, Castle Hayne.
A check on all fishermen will be made, he warned, as ne IN
Nrned Fish Lines that licenses will also be required N each net
used by fishermen netting non-game fish such as shad and herring.
And a short from the Wilmington Police station. Several cane
EpeS were left standing out all night in front OF a Castle street naio-
ware Sore. The next morning none had been taken. cane SIM
must not be a popular now as during the regular hshlng eason
Perhaps of interest to a few local fishermen. The IRIS 194t
meeting of the North Carolina Board of Conservation and develop
will be held January Is, 16, II, it has been announced ny w.
bruce Etheridge, director.
ne mid-winter general business session is expected TO De az
Haed, the director said, by all board members and heaos o te
seven divisions, and he has urged all citizens having pro-
ms OF suggestions concerning matters within the Jursdlctlon OIL lit
'"u 70 appear at the public hearings.
|rn. ACTIVITY reports for the first peace year since ~ W. msn
||l morning and afternoon sessions in the board u Ie oe
t"laento OF the second floor of the Educational bulo1ng III naieisE
u Elsewhere on this page will be found the release q III Nem
uaAover Fishing clubs awards for 1916. Many large catches "eie
h% a1uedd during the 12month period with some 81 the large spe specimens
ws entered during the SENCBA Fish Rodeo.
wan Dont forget the March of Dimes. Remember, Franklin L. Jus
"" vas also a fisherman.
k,,! Inc best place for a fisherman to spend a dollar these DAYS, aiei
ing club.