Milford chronicle., 1962-07-20
FISHING LINES

In Delaware over fifty fresh
water lakes and ponds along with
the Delaware River and Bay n d
the shallow inland bays in the
southern part of the State offer
some of the finest boating and fish
ing on the eastern seaboard. There
are 22 ramps for launching small
boats. Currently under construc-
tion is a $50 foot ramp at Angus
tine Beach and a second, in addi-
tion to the present one, at Phillips
Landing.
We urge boat owners to observe
not only the safety laws but sea-
son them we'll with common sense
while boating this summer. Always
have available at all times h
basic safety equipment required for
each boat at time of registration.
For those who would hike to check
their gear a Glass A boat (up to
16 feet in lengthy should have
these items.
(a) A hand or mouth whistle
audible for one half mile
Most boatmen prefer Freon gas
or electrically operated, C k
mounted horn. The gas power
ed devices are low in cost and de-
pendable even when the boats bat
terry may have failed.
(b) Proper Anchor and sufficient
anchor line.
Better have two: a service an
chor and an emergency anchor in
case of a blow. An anchor is about
the best insurance we know of out
side of the knowledge and practice
of good seamanship and safety a.
float.
(c) us. Coast Guard approved
life preservers for each person on
board
Life vests should be worn b "
small children and non-swimming
adults. Cushions are good for many
uses, particularly ON inland waters,
or they may serve as extra seating
either afioat or ashore. Do not
allow your life vests and cushions
to be used as water toys or for
swimming devices. Keep them dry
and ready for emergencies.
I'D Lights from sunset to sun
rise.
If you plan to do any boating
after sunset, your outfit should be
equipped with the prescribed run
ming lights in good working con-
dition. A good flashlight, of at
least moderate power, with r h |
cells and a spare bulb should also |
be kept aboard at all times for
signaling and other useful pur-
poses.
(e) Fire extinguisher is required |
on Glass A boats if such motorboat |
is an inboard or has a closed cabin. |
The small cost of am approved
type fire eXtinguisher may not only
save lives but may prevent des-
tructiOn of or severe damage t o |
your outfit. The pressurized, dry
chemical type extinguisher is to be
preferred over the efficient COZ |
type as it takes up less room a.
board.
All motorboats using waters o.
the State of Delaware are required
to register their boat at the Small
Boat Safety Division, Dewey Beach,
Delaware. The licensing year is
from April through March 81. The
fee is $500.
Of the ten thousand boats regis
tered in Delaware the greater part /
of the vehicles are in topnotch /
shape and are operated sensibly by
their owners. However, it's up to
you to keep the cowboys on h e |
waterways ait a minimum. A good /
boatman always observes the Rules
of the Road, watches the weather,
and gives assistance to boats n
distress.
Letter To The Editor
SIR:
| would like to have a note made
about the largemouth bass caught
by my son Richard Bowley, age Is. !
On Saturday, June 80, while fish
ing with an artificial night craw-
Ter rig in Paynters Pond (near Mil
tom he hooked and landed a bass
that was 241a" long and weighed
in at z lbs. z ounces. Three of us,
my father, my son and myself have
been fishing in your State for four
years now and we think it is just
great. You can be proud of h e
facilities of that ma
ture in the State of Delaware. Will
liam w. Bowley, 1906 Remington
Street, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Best Bets for the weekend
Augustine Beach, south of Port
Penn Snapper Blues. Atlantic o.
oean (25 miles ouD Tuna.
The Katmai National Monument +