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B ^ m. ... K JAMES F.ARl. I.OWF.RY of Maxton, Ill Pier Saturday morning, found the fish whiting biting. I Towns Regulal BY SUSAN USHER Fall fishing isn't limited to hook and line at local beaches Fishermen who seek quantities of fish rather the sport of the quest often turn to net fishing. While allowed on all three tteaches in the South Brunswick Islands, the rules and conditions governing net fishing vary considerably from beach to beach, with the most rigid rules governing sport and commercial net fishermen found at Holdcn Beach Vehicles may not be driven onto the strand, even to load or unload gear, at Ocean Isle or Sunset oeacnes. report those communities' respective town clerks. Alberta Tatuin and Linda Fluegel. Fishermen who are willing to handV carry their gear are welcome to fish on either beach as long as they obey other local and state ordinances. Fishermen are allowed to drive their vehicles onto the strand at at Holden Beach, said Gloria Buffaloe but only to unload ami then load gear. Vehicles must be parked away from the strand in between these tasks. If the vehicle is used solely for this purpose a strand vehicle permit is not re i RO VI ? --W On the Causeway SALESHolden Bench PARTS ? (919)842-2034 SOUTHPORT MA A J soul Introducing 1986 Ai wy;^. oe ! BSSSZ^* 22 Ft. Wolk-oroi POWERED BY: Angler boats are designed built with 100% hand layed Mercruiser or Mercury Oi dependability Available in \ / ( A sf 1 M V - 4; ST AM PHOTO iV SUSAN USHIR ic others at the Hnldcn Beach Fishing ' ing to his liking, with both spots and e Net Fishing quired, she said. But numerous other regulations must also be followed, including a ban on net fishing from Jan. 1 until after l-abor Day. Those using gill or haul seine nets on the beach must have written permission from the owner of any private property used for storage, anchorage or any other purpose They also must: Not leave nets unattended for more than 24 hours, except in inclement weather that prevents pulling o! me net for removal of the catch. Anchor lines along their length, using restrainers just below the high water mark, so as to keep from posing a tripping hazard for pedestrians; Attach reflectors to each post or restraint so it is readily visible to pedestrians and shore patrol; Remove fish or crab remains and other debris from the beach, leaving it in a "clean and sanitary condition." More information on regulations pertaining to fishing in coastal waters is available from the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries in Morehead City. The D & REEL SHOP ACKLE SPECIALIST SERVICE On the Causeway SUPPLIES Lon9 Beach (919)457-5084 RINA SERVICES ND STORAGE id? the fence at Southport Small Boat Harbor 'hporf. NC (919/457 9161 { ngler Fishing Boats 2jm Crulssrs i ind Cuddy Cabin The world's bestselling stem drive. for (he fiihsrmar. rugged hbergloM and powered by itboord for economy and sizes 17 fo 26 fee* Spots BY DAWN ELLEN BOYD This past weekend was good news or fishing buffs all over the South i runs wick islands. After a week of catching little or lothing, fishermen were finally *cWu? V.CVJ iCr MiCir poucuvc. uuunuc, :he kings were biting. In the surf and nlcts large fall spots were being rccixl in at an excellent rate. Some fishermen are attributing the >ood catches to Hurricane Gloria; ithers claim it is because of the full noon. In any case, many agree it is he best fishing of the 1985 season hus far. Here are the reports from area )iers and marinas; Holden Beach Pier Holden Beach Pier representative jil Bass said this was a "real good weekend." Fishing has picked up off the pier considerably, and people are catching more flounder, spots and whiting. Tony l.yle even caught a 51 pound amberjack off the pier this past week. Bass thinks the improved fishing L-ould be in part because of Hurricane Gloria. "It cooled the water off somewhat. Before the storm we weren't catching anything, but we're matching a lot now." Ocean Isle Pier "We are catching spots, floundei and blues same as usual, but more ol it," said Curtis Williamson of the Ocean Isle Pier. Williamson reported that fishing has picked up since the storm. Satur day and Sunday were both excellent days. "It was the best weekend we've had this year," said Williamson. Sunset Beach Pier King mackerel were the talk of the pier at Sunset Beach. Johnny Hill reportcel that 18 kings were caught between Sept. 25 and 29 They ranged in weight from 12 pounds to 32 pounels. Two local fishermen caught some of the kings. Dick Tarleton of Seaside reeled In two, and Bill Turner of Sen Village development caught two, the largest weighing 32 pounds. r isnermen were also caicMnt flounder, spot-lulls, and abovi average size yellow-bellied spots. Mill said, "Fishing has improve! since the storm quite u bit." This Week's Tide Table <M TORI-IK If Kill lilW l>a>/I?lr AM I'M AM I'M. Thursday 3 II 13 II 17 1 04 ID Friday 4 II 34 ? S 42 6 II Saturday 3 12 03 12 40 4 23 7 09 Sunday 6 12 33 1 33 7 12 t OS Monday 7 I 34 2 33 I 12 9 II Tuesday S 3 00 3 38 9 17 10 13 Wednesday 9 4 OA 4 40 10 22 II II Alhlt.STMK.Vni SHAI.I/JTTK INI.KT -Bowen Point) add 10 mln high Ude. add 28 rnln low tide TUBUS INIJ-'.T?subtract 19 mln high tide, subtract 12 mln. low tide l/X.KWOOO FOI.I.Y - subtract 29 mln high Ude. subtrad 12 tmn low tide 1.111 \Jr. RfVRK add 3 mln low tide ?A!ii HKAls iSiAMi - subtract i / mm high tide, subtract II mln low tide Tourney Purse Is To Double 'The Dlirse for lh<? Arthur tirnifl King Mackerel Tournament at IJtU< rtiver, S C., will be doubled next ycai following cancellation of this year'! event because erf Hurricane Gloria. Tournament officials said Friday that rough seas and high winds made conditions too dangerous for boats to go out The event was scheduled for Thursday and Friday fishing, with an awards day Saturday A total purse trf $270,000 was offered P* ) wholesale I ISHALLOTTEI SfadnU SUPPLY Phone (919; 7S4 6000 Shallotte N.C And Kir Inlet View Marina "Things are looking better." said Joe Furr of Inlet View Marina. "This weekend was pretty good." Wade Byrd of Lumberton, Bob Nebower of Winston-Salem and Joe Buie of Welcome eacn caught two kings apiece. "Everybody's trying to find the kings for the Sonthport Tournament," said Furr. Tfl i * ^ Sifting ; A wlrt' banket came In handy (or l>t : Holly Saturday at u local beach an U unr lor Msbing bait. "I hear they're 1 them," ?aid Allrnan. r* 658 i= Reg $12 79 [S. JJsrrHnrvtATic? 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Hughes' Mnrina Spots, croakers and puppy drum were the main inside catches according to Allison Hughes of Hughes' Marina. iSs BB X 1 :1 HAM PttOIOIf \U\AN I >\MI For Bait ivld Allinnii and Vickie Wine ol Mount ivy nllted lor nolt-ntu-lted mole erabn to catching Home Kood-nlml whiting with >^Va ]| Hit *1' _ nog '^i^r Silicon """ ?f>?alft wftaUxsrfxo rntng hgMn fH> A off rfrxwn A dO(H4 Ma >fnnt?r. 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People were also catching flounder and speckled trout in the inlets. I .and also reported that one boat came in Saturday morning with approximately 100 pounds of mullet caught in a gill net. Jim Suggs of Sunset Beach and Tommy Norrls and John Giles, both of Whttcville, had a Rood weekend of outside fishing. They brought in an 11-pound king, two Spanish, five trout, and about 50 pounds of spots. I .and said, "The full moon and the storm had a little to do with the fishing. The last full moon in September is usually when the spots start showing up." Captain Pete's "It's the best spot fishing of the season," said Jesse Hayes of Captain Pete's. In the surf fishermen were catching whiting and blues as well. llayes reported that as soon as boats could go out after the storm people started bringing In king mackerel, the largest being in the 20-pound range. "These kings are a real good promise for the sport fisherman," said Hayes. Oeean Isle Marina DeCarol Williamson took first place In a local king tournament sponsored by Ocean Isle Marina. The winning fish weighed almost 20 pounds. "It was Just a little friendly competltlon," said George Crisp of Ocean Isle Marina. According to Crisp, everybody was catching some fish this past weekend. The kings were offshore, and net fishermen were doing very well too. Ill till! surf, people were reolltiK In blues. "Flshtnn seems to tie on ttie up," said Crisp. lues H > E. R !l $f> 30 oach \-e 11 I \j$ r* / e Caulk tfgjg oln A in4ulato? win \n?T'' a A 'jO vr durability \ \ / hit? 10 3 W or car V rV / Mf? VW ?0? Cl?Af) ' ? i, ^ [1295 S timg lift 'A CUT* ear nammer f** to t**** thrjQ puotrq Usyt 4 r*?f ummfv\ l*M** iimh r??s) Mor? ^ 'ux/fx <y+i (001 'Wi ' VaaMMHMMMMHMMl H ubricant *#CH 4 ?//aium 8BBB fw/i 4 ru?t d o/ w M * . C.^L Hi ilia ' ^KK1 f / .7* O I JO ? J
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