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86- CAPE GAZETTE, Friday, June 20 - June 26, 1997
Nature Conservancy polishes another coastal gem
The Nature Conservancy has
acquired the remaining interest in
350 acres of pristine land on
Delaware Bay.
Ownership means protection of
the Milford area, part of the estate
of Filomena Mueller, which will
become part of the Milford Neck
Conseation Area.
"The Nature Conservancy is de-
lighted to bring this important nat-
ural area under permanent protec-
tion through this acquisition. We
look forward to working with our
partners as well as the residents of
South Big Stone Bach to afford a
safe haven for horseshoe crabs
and migratory shorebirds which
are dependent on this area," said
State Nature Conservancy Direc-
tor Roger Jones. "We are happy to
culminate our protection efforts
along this part of the Delaware
Bayshore with the purchase of this
significant property, bringing to a
close over two years of work."
Cape Region Fishing Report
Putting the bite on you
Here's a few tips to keep from
becoming lunch this summer
[
when a bumper crop of mosqui-
toes takes wing. Delaware's Divi-
sion of Fish and Wildlife has pro-
vided the tips to help keep you
safe from the unofficial Delaware
state bird.
"Around the house, anything
that collects water is going to be a
haven for mosquitoes," said Chet
Stachecki, the manager of the
state Mosquito Control program.
"Birdbaths, tin cans, anything that
has water needs to be emptied and
Members of the "Reel" Women's Fishing Club are standing
(l-r) Carrie Kercher, Betty Coles, Pat Perkins, Suzanne Racz,
Pat Somers, Merrill Kaegi and Jennalea Flanagan. Shown
kneeling (l-r) are President Julie Hall, Vice President Kathy
DeSimone and Vicki Martina. Not shown is Diane Gruber.
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cleaned out. Old tires are the
worst. Tires can be a real bear.
Empty them out now to prevent
problems."
World's biggest billfish
The annual Ocean City White
Marlin Open has set its dates for
this summer, always a highlight of
any summer of angling. The tour-
nament, which is in its twenty-
fourth year, attracts hundreds of
fishermen drawn by the $750,000
in prizes won last year. Dates are
August 4-8.
"Reel" Women meet
The "Reel" Women's Fishing
Club will hold its next meeting on
Wednesday, July 16. The group,
which includes some of the finest
fishing folks in Sussex County, is
a women's group devoted to fish-
ing and the outdoors.
If you want good company and
fine fishing, this is the group for
you. The group is now headquar-
tered at R & R Sports Center and
anyone wanting more informa-
tion, can call Suzanne at 645-
9801. Members listen to speakers,
take fishing trips and bone up on
fishing tactics.
It's a busy time for R & R,
which is also hosting the PSE
Archery Express on Sunday, June
22. This is the only vehicle of its
kind and if you want to find out
Trout, flounder, blues
makos pleasing anglers
By Michael Short
Fishing remains good for blue-
fish, flounder, trout and mako
sharks.
Offshore
Bluefish action is still good, de-
spite a bit of a lull earlier this
month. "Tony Wing repOrted
catching 30 blues up to 12 pounds.
East of the Delaware Lightship
has produced fish. Where you find
the bluefish, you may also find
• mako sharks. Offshore fishing this
week has included s#me nice
mako sharks, known for their
fighting ability. The fish are also
known for their great leaping abil-
ity, making them a true game fish,
unlike some other members of the
shark family.
Carrie Kercher had a 183-
pounder while Fred Wick has a
203 pound fish on the "Poco Lo-
CO."
Bottom fishermen are catching
sea bass on the Old Grounds and Robert Boeekman caught
tuna fishing should start in earnest this 82 pound red drum re-
in the next few days and weeks, cently off Broadkill Beach.
Look for offshore fishing to get Marcus Johns caught a 6.89
better and better, pound trout from Roosevelt Inlet
this week, one of many catches in
Delaware Bay the area. R & R Sports Center re-
Joe Morris at Lewes Harbour ports that structures are now pro-
Marina has weighed in some ducing more and bigger trout than
flounder nearly big enough to Broadkill Beach. Flounder action
cover the dinner table. In the laSt has been excellent at G and F
week, Morris reported a 5.07 Buoys, the Shears and south of
pounder caught at the Cape Brandywine Light. Trout fishing
Shores pier by Don Yost, a 6,87 at night around the lighthouses,
pound fish caught at F Buoy in the wrecks and walls has also been
Anchorage by George Gerba and red hot.
a 8.3 pound flounder caught by Other nice catches include
Brenda Stewart. • Craig Karsnitz's son Tristan, who
Iashore action remains good in caught a 3,4 pound trout and a
a variety of areas around the three pound flounder and Frank
Broadkill Beach and Lewes areas. "Young's children John, Chris and
But the core of Delaware Bay is Sara, who caught their limit of
improving with good trout and trout from 16 to 24 inches.
flounder catches being reported. John Bateman tipped the scales
Try Broadkill Slough (near Beach this week with an 8.4 pound trout
Ball), inside the Outer Wall and caught on the Outer Wall.
the East Edge of the Anchorage In general, peeler crab, squid,
and 14-Foot Light, suggested small iig heads and a variety of
Morris. Continued on page 87
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