Fishing News - 8/14/00

STS UPDATE - Paradise has been found!

What an Event! Prefishing results suggested that fishing would be good,
but no one had come close to predicting just how generous Hillman Marsh
would be. In fact not only did everyone catch fish, but it provided the
biggest weights of any STS event. Two anglers, both from the London Carp
Group Team, broke the previous STS record for largest individual weight in
an STS event. Even more impressive was the consistenly high catches of
every angler in the field averaging out at over 13 carp and 7 catfish per
angler.

Larry Jones was stationed behind one of the Record Setting rods witch paid
off with a back breaking bag of fish wieghing in at 55.02 kg (121 lbs).
Larry was stationed in the middle of the field, and as one anlger
commented, it was rare to look over at Larry without seeing him playing a
fish. During the event, it was clear that Larry was on his way to a
victory, but what anlgers couldn't see was the bag of fish Barry Croke was
amassin at the far end peg. Barry Croke had just come from a big win at
Greenway Park the previous weekend, which was clearly only a warmup to his
56.93 kg (125.25 lbs) preformance on this day. Barry commented later that
it was single kernels of corn, fished on Drennan tackle that helped him
catch his fish.

Niagara Fishing Tours Agency team member - Jeff Turner took third place
with a diverse assortment of fish weighin in at 33.11 kg, which he caught
using maggots fished on Kamasan Specimen hooks.

The whole event was a win-win situation as STS competitors not only had a
great day of fishing, but in efforts to help the Marsh all the carp that
were caught (a total of 122 fish), were transferred from Hillman Marsh,
over the dike, and into Lake Erie waters. It is hoped that the regular
transfer of carp can help clear the water and encourage the growth aquatic
marsh plants. All native fish species were returned, unharmed, back to
the marsh. 

Lonnie King took the Spiderline Big-Fish honours with a 6.85 kg carp, which
he landed using a 20 foot telescopic pole while fishing for bullheads.
Jeff Turner, who was stationed right beside King, witnessed the big fish
battle. 'I was actually bracing myself in anticipation of the pole
exploding'. Turner commented later, as the line and rod were literally
humming while battleing the big fish. King had fitted the pole with 12 lb
Spiderline Monofilament and a #8 Kamasan Specimen hook just in case of such
an emergency, but acknowledged his good fortune in that the fish turned at
the very brink of a tackle explosion. 

As the third and final qualifier for the Southern Ontario Division, the
finalists that will move on to this year's year-end invitational will
include, Larry Jones, Allen Leeson, Lonnie King and Barry Croke. 


Special Thanks - to the Essex Region Conservation Authority for allowing
STS competitors fish at the Hillman Marsh Conservation Area and for
providing such a beautiful setting for fishing, birdwatching and general
nature appreciation.

Upcoming Events - There is only one more qualifying event left in the 2000
STS Series, which will be held on the Erie Canal in New York on August 19,
2000. The final Invitational will be held on September 2 & 3, at Desy's
fishing perserve. Pickup matches will also be run and open to the public
on one of Desy's fully stocked ponds. Pickup matches run from 8:00 to 1:00
p.m. and cost $20.00 to enter. Invitational Weigh-in will be held at 2:00
p.m. For directions to Desy's check the website or call Desy's Fishing
Preserve at 905-892-8990.

More Information - For more information feel free to visit the Official STS
website at
http://www.iaw.on.ca/~fishing or email your questions to fishing@iaw.on.ca

Special thanks as well to the following STS sponsors....

Lindy Little Joe - the manufacturer of Thill Gold Medal Series Floats
D&M specialized carp rods
Shadowear's new line of breathable Rainwear - specifically designed for the
serious fisherman
Cory Trepanier's line of Caught on Canvas Originals
Spiderline premium fusion and monofilament fishing lines - "If Big Fish are
on the Line - you better hope it's Spiderline!"
Joe Bucher Tackle - a name which is synonymous with big pike and musky
Double Loon Spinners - quite possibly the best in-line spinner in the world'
Niagara Fishing Tours Agency - 'Your one stop shop for planning a fishing
trip in Niagara'
Carpsense - 'specialized carp tackle you won't find anywhere else'
Fine Line Sportfishing Charters with charter captain Dave Fulop 'Showing
Clients the Very best Lake Ontario and the Niagara River has to offer'

For more information feel free to visit the Official STS website at
http://www.iaw.on.ca/~fishing or email your questions to fishing@iaw.on.ca

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