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Outdoors *The following fishing re port Is compiled each week by the Houston Times , Journal. Lake, weather and fishing con ditions are reported by , telephone from contacts * listed at the end of each report. If you would like additional lakes or rivers listed, please call the newspaper at 987-1823. If you would like a free picture of a catch you are proud of printed in the paper, we will be happy to shoot and publish the photo. Moon times Hannon’s best hunting and fishing days and hours SOLUHAR/LUNAR TIMES Perry Georgia Area BOLUNAR TIMES LUNAR TIMES ~ 1994 A. M. P. H. Longitude 83.44 Latitude 32.28 HSI Minor Malor Hinor Major Sunrise Sunaet Moonßlse Moon Up Moon Down 1 Tue 08:17 02:03 08:45 02:31 07:01 06:30 10:58p 03:32a 04:00p 2 Wed 09:20 03:05 09:49 03:34 07:00 06:31 04:28a 04:57p 3 Thu 10:22 04:08 10:52 04:37 06:59 06:32 12:05a 05:27a 05:56p 4 Pri 11:23 03:08 11:52 05:37 06:57 06:32 01:09a 06:25a 06:53p 5 Sat 12:01 06:05 12:19 06:33 06:56 06:33 02:07a 07:22a 07:50p 6 Sun 12:44 06:57 01:11 07:24 06:55 06:34 03:00a 08:17a 08:43p 7 Mon 01:33 07:45 01:58 08:11 06:54 06:35 03:47a 09:09a 09:34p 8 Tue 02:18 08:30 02:42 08:54 06:53 06:35 04:28a 09:59a 10:22p 9 Wed > 03:00 09:12 03:23 09:35 06:51 06:36. 05:05a 10:45a ll:08p 10 Thu > 03:41 09:52 04:03 10:14 06:50 06:37 05:38a 11:30a 11:52p 11 Pri > 04:23 10:33 04:44 10:55 06:49 06:38 06:10a 12:13p 12 Bat * 05:05 11:15 05:26 11:36 06:48 06:38 06:41a 12:55p 12:34a 13 Sun > 05:48 11:59 06:10 12:01 06:46 06:39 07:12a 01:38p 01:17a 14 Mon > 06:34 12:24 06:56 12:45 06:45 06:40 07:44a 02:21p 01:59a 15 Tue > 07:23 01:12 07:45 01:34 06:44 06:40 08:18a 03:05p 02:43a 16 Med 08:13 02:01 08:36 02:24 06:43 06:41 08:55a 03:51p 03:28a 17 Thu 09:04 02:52 09:28 03:16 06:41 06:42 09:34a 04:38p 04:14a 18 Pri 09:56 03:44 10:21 04:09 06:40 06:43 10:18a 05:27p 05:02a 19 Sat 10:49 04:36 11:14 05:01 06:39 06:43 11:06a 06:17p 05:51a 20 Sun 11:40 05:27 12:01 05:53 06:37 06:44 11:59a 07:07p 06:42a 21 Mon 12:04 06:17 12:30 06:43 06:36 06:45 12:55p 07:59p 07:33a 22 Tue 12:53 07:06 01:19 07:32 06:35 06:45 01:55p 08:51p 08:25a 23 Wed 01:40 07:53 02:06 08:19 06:34 06:46 02:59p 09:43p 09:17a 24 Thu 02:26 08:39 02:52 09:05 06:32 06:47 04:04p 10:35p 10:09a 25 Pri > 03:12 09:25 03:38 09:51 06:31 06:47 05:10p ll:28p 11:01a 26 Bat > 04:00 10:13 04:27 10:4C 06:30 06:48 06:18p 11:54a 27 Sun P 04:52 11:06 05:20 11:33 06:28 06:49 07:28p 12:21a 12:49p 28 Mon > 05:49 12:01 06:18 12:04 06:27 06:49 08:38p 01:17a 01:46p 29 Tue > 06:52 12:37 07:21 01:06 06:26. 06:50 09:49p 02:15a 02:45p 30 Wed 07:57 01:42 08:28 02:13 06:24 06:51 10:56p 03:15a 03:45p 31 ThVI 09:04 02:49 09:34 03:19 06:23 06:51 04:15a 04:45p Major=2 hours/Minorsl hour Accuracy to 1 minute > Indicates peak activity, tolun Services. lie. 1167 I. loi|u It.,' taskville, II 4(171 Fishing forecast Freshwater forecast Seminole Lake is at normal level and muddy. Surface water temperature is in the mid 50s. Windy conditions are making fishing dHficult, but bass are still being caught back in the coves. Bass were taken using RatLTraps and crankbaits. Speckled perch catches have been numerous, especially in the shallow areas. Hybrids are also hitting near the dam. - Reported by Jack Wingate, Wingate's Lunker Lodge Blackshear Lake is at normal level and muddy. Bass and crappie fishing has been good. Both are beginning to move shallow. Crappie is still being found in deeper waters. Catfish are still plentiful, taking worms and chicken livers. - Reported by Sonny Coleman, Mitchell's Balt and Tackle Sinclair Lake is at normal level and stained. Bass fishing is improving daily and the best catches have come hitting spinnerbaits and worms back into the Little channels and around wooded areas. Bass have also been hitting at the points. Crappie fishermen are having success trolling with jigs. White bass and hybrids have been fair to good, using a Ditto 9 plug. Some hybrids are hitting white Model A Bombers. Lastly, catfish are plentiful taking cutbait and live worms. Surface water temperature his in the mid 50s. • Reported by Glenn Colwell, Little River Park Jackson Lake is at normal level and stained. Crappie are a little slow but are hitting live minnows over brushpiles and under bridges. Large mouth bass are being caught hitting brightly colored worms anywhere from topwater to 15 feet deep. Hybrid fishing is also veiy good. • Reported by Van Kersey, Kersey's Marina West Point Lake level is approximately five feet below full pool and stained. Surface water temperature is approximately 55-60 degrees. Most largemouth bass have moved off the banks temporarily. Try using Caroina-rigged worms or lizards halfway back into the coves. Crappie are in full spawn, hitting green and yellow jigs or live minnows. Hybrids are schooling near the dam and some large stripers are also beginning to school. Watch for the seagulls to spot the fish. Bucktail jigs are working best now. - Reported by George Marovlch, Highland Marina Eufaula Lake is at normal level and heavily stained to clear. Surface water temperature is in the upper 50s. Bass fishing has been good, hitting spinnerbaits, jig and pigs and medium crankbaits. The bass are starting to move shallow. Crappie have been excellent, trolling in the mouths of the creeks in 7-8 feet of water. Crappie have also been taking live minnows. Hybrids still haven! moved out into the main lake yet. • Reported by Charles Ingram, Tom Mann Outdoors Step Aerobics Sponsored by the Perry Recreation Department Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30 * 8 p.m. Saturdays 9 • 10:30 a.m. Perry High School Cafeteria Deborah Hamlin ACE Certified Instructor 1 0 Weeks - S3O (This is an on-going program) \ Sr - ' i Help Keep Water Clean And Safe! Recycle, A Small Gift To The Earth! Purple Martins Need Our Help Purple martins are the most popular member of the swallow family. Winter residents of South America, martins appear here in Georgia in late February or early March. They are cheerful birds that spend their summer days perching on wires or canvassing the airways in search of flying insects. As guardians of the poultry yard, martins also defend their territory against hawks and crows. Martins eat butterflies, grasshoppers, houseflies and drag onflies. Although martins feed on flying insects, their ability to con trol mosquitoes has been overrated. Studies have shown that most mosquitoes are active at twilight or night, since martins look for food from dawn to dusk, mosquitoes are only available to them at sunrise Successful Boat Shopping Means Planning When the weather becomes too cold for fishing, cruising and water skiing, many boaters head for the comfort of winter boat shows. Walking a show floor to find a new boat can be almost as fun as boating itself, and those who "chart their course" before cruising these elaborate maritime displays will find the right boat at the right price. Successful boat shopping begins at home. "Before even attending a boat show, determine exactly what you want in your boat," said Gene Eiler, dealer development manager for Yamaha Marine. "Gather the whole family and find out who wants to water-ski, how many people are into fishing and whether or not the family plans any overnight cruises. Once you’ve decided which activities are most important, you’re half way io determining which boat you want So buy." 1 Use the family discussion to develop a list of boat specifications that are considered most important, mark each feature as a "must have" or a "can do without," and leave space after each item for a check mark. Determine your budget, and make a space on the list to record the prices of different boats. Include additional lines for the price of motors, options, delivery charges, make-ready charges and other costs. At the show, use the index in the show program to locate exhibits with the type of boat you desire. As you look over each model, use your check-off list to make sure the boat has all the features you want, and add up the costs to see if it is within your budget. Don’t forget to ask about trade-in possibilities if you already own a boat. Many marine dealers "show specials." These boats are priced lower than their regular showroom cost, so keep an eye out for such deals. Shoppers can also save by purchasing boat packages that include motors, trailers or accessories. "A motor is usually the most costly addition to a boat, so budget conscious buyers should find a good boat-and-motor package. For example, over 40 independent boat builders sell select Yamaha marine engines. Boat manufacturers who work closely with Yamaha buy their engines at discount and pass the savings on to consumers," Eiler said. Shop around for a good dealer as well as a good boat. "The dealer who sells you a boat will be your partner to advice and Butts wins Georgia Redman Fishing Tourney Richard Butts of Opp, Ala., placed first in the Feb. 27 Red Man Bulldog Division season opener held on Lake Seminole at Wingate's. Houston Times-Journo «i Tim Lewis | v Ag. instructor, M Perry High School and sunset. Martins are becoming more popular *hese days as interest in the environment and non-chemical pest control grows. If you are trying to attract these feathered friends, you will do well to remember some im portant things about their lifestyles. Older martins tend to return to their former nesting sites, while younger ones look to new sites. Once a house is used, it will usu- if ~ " i?> Boat shows an a good place to buy boats like the one shown above, but only If the visit Is planned out ahead of time. service," Eiler said. "Find a dealer who listens to your boating needs and recommends products you truly want. Make sure the dealer will back up the sale with boat repairs and scheduled servicing." If you finance a boat, you will probably discover the monthly Fishing Trip Proves Challenging On March 5, on Lake Oconee, the Guys and Dolls held their sea son opener. Seventy-six teams had entered the tournament for a shot making it to the Classic at the end of five tournaments. The top 12 couples will compete with other Alabama and Florida anglers for a chance to take it all home. Out of the 76 teams there were 51 that weighed fish. Guys and Dolls have a five fish limit for the tournament, and sometimes five fish are very hard to And, as we can attest to. We were able to muster up only one 14 inch keeper all day. litis was also the case with a lot of teams. There were nine live fish limits caught which was great con sidering the bad weather we had leading up to the tournament. Thursday the winds were so bad that I couldn't get on the water and Fri day, I had to practice on while Su sanne recuperated from the creeping Butts landed a limit of five bass weighing 29 pounds, one ounce and collected $3,795. A field of 267 anglers competed for cash prizes totaling $14,817. Butts fished main lake channels using Stanley spinnerbaits, Rattle Traps and a Bagley's DB2 with Stren fishing line. Second (dace went to Tony Butts of Selma, Ala., for five bass weighing 24 pounds, eight ounces. Butts fished main lake channels using Rattle Traps and Stren fishing line. Second place paid $1,938. Mark Menendez of Paducah, Ky., placed third with five bass Saturday, March 12J994 Houston Times -Journal - ally continue to be used trom year to year, while new houses will be sought after by yearling martins looking for places to nest Once the martins find "home,” they are often upset to find locals house sparrows and starlings occupying their abode and making a mess of it with gobs of grass and twigs and droppings along the walls. Chances are good that, if the martin house has a strong team of returning martins, the aggressive birds will drive away the intruders after a few days of sparring. How ever, if the house is new and the martins are timid, they won’t stay. They need your help. If possible, get to the openings of the nests, reach in and pull out the unwanted nesting material, eggs payments are more affordable than you thought. If you're shopping to a loan, you'll find a boat show to be the ideal place to find a lender. Firms and companies that provide loans often exhibit at shows alongside sellers of boats and crud. I think she really knew how the wind was gong to blow Friday and that is the reason she went and got herself sick. Danny and Betty Thurman from Cartersville, Ga., came in the big winners with a five fish limit weighing 21.16 pounds. Now, if you want to use your calculator, that's a little over four pounds each. Not bad, huh? They caught their fish using a combination of spin nerbaits and crankbaits on secondary points about 10-to-18 feet deep. Micheal and Patti Brock from Acworth were second with four fish weighing 15.52 pounds. They had weighing 21 pounds, nine ounces. Menendez fished Mann's spinnerbaits and Mister Twister lizards in the main lake. He collected $1,130 for third place. Paul Tyre of Tallahassee, Fla., collected $7lB for fourth place and four bass weighing 19 pounds, four ounces. Tyre fished drop-offs in the Chattahoochee River using Rattle Traps and Stren line. Fifth place and $682 went to Eddie Parker of Macon for five bass weighing 18 pounds, 13 ounces. Parker fished river ledges using Poe's crankbaits with Stren fishing line. t Butts also took home the Abu Garcia Big Bass Award of SI,OOO, a Page 7A and all. To make this cleaning job easier, you may want to consider putting a house on a pole with a hinge joint at the base. Cleaning can be done by simply leaning the pole over. Martins make nests from twigs, weeds, dead leaves, grasses, and other materials, the female lays three-to-eight white eggs and incu bates them for about 13 days. Both parents feed and care for the young, who remain in the nest three to-four weeks before departing. One final note about purple martins: they love honey bees. So, if you have beehives, you may ex pect the martins to eat some of your bees. Good luck with your lively swallow companions—they will be well worth the effort they require. accessories. In addition, boat dealers often have several sources of financing, including local lenders or national firms offering custom loans through boat manufacturers. When a boat show comes to your town, plan your work and work your plan, advises Eiler. caught their first three fish before 9 a.m., and, while on the way to their next spot, blew their motor. It took Micheal and Patti the rest of the day to get back to the weigh in. They got with in sight of the marina about an hour before they had to weigh in and decided to fish the rip rap near the bridge. There they caught another four pound fish, giv ing them four fish. Some days, it is just your turn. Some of our closer teams that finished were Jim and Nancy Wind ham, Bonaire, who finished in 11th place; Mark Chambers and Launa Peavy, Perry, who finished 33rd and us who finished a miserable, but glad to finish, 46th place. The next Guys and Dolls tour nament in the Georgia division will be at Westpoint on March 25 at Highland Marina. For any informa tion, contact us at any time. Until next time...we've gone fishing. fishing rod, cap and trophy. Butts' big bass weighed seven pounds, seven ounces. The next stop along the Red Man Tournament Trail for Bulldog Division anglers will be March 20 on Lake Eufaula at Lakepoint Resort At the completion of the six Red Man qualifying events, the top 30 anglers, determined on a basis of pounds and points, will move on to Regional Championships competition. They will compete against the top 30 fishermen from the Colorado River Division for a spot in the Red Man All-American, where the winner will receive SIOO,OOO.