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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 the
report. If you would like
additional lakes or rivers
listed, please call the
newspaper at 987-1823. If you would like a free photo of a catch
you are proud of printed in the paper, we will be happy to shoot
and publish the photo.
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i Mon 12:15 06:27 12:30 06:51 06:47 08:14 2:07a 7:41a 8:05p
3 Tue 01:02 07:13 01:24 07:36 06:16 08:14 2:43a 8:28a 8:50p
4 Wed 01:44 07:54 02:05 08:16 06:45 08:15 3:16o 0:11a 0:33p
5 Thu 02:22 08:33 02:43 08:54 06:44 08:16 3:17a 0:54a 10:15p
6 Fri 02:59 09:09 03:20 09:30 06:43 08:17 4:17a 10:36a 10:56p
7 Sat 03:36 09:46 03:57 10:08 06:42 08:17 4:43a 11:18a 11:39p
8 Sun ■ 04:14 10:25 04:36 10:47 06:41 08:18 5:21a 12:01p
9 Mon | 04:55 11:06 05:18 11:29 06:40 08:19 5:56a 12:46p 12:23a
10 Tue ■ 05:39 11:51 06:03 06:40 08:19 6:34a 1:32p 1:09a
11 Wed | 06:27 12:15 06:51 12:39 06:39 08:20 7:15a 2:20p 1:56a
12 Thu | 07:18 01:06 07:43 01:30 06:38 08:21 8:01a 3:09p 2:45a
13 Fri 08:12 01:59 08:36 02:24 06:37 08:22 8:49a 3:59p 3:31a
14 Sat 09:06 02:54 09:31 03:19 06:37 08:22 9:42a 4:48p 4:24a
15 Sun 10:01 03:40 10:26 04:14 06:36 08:23 10:37a 5:38p 5:13a
16 Mon 10:55 04:43 11:20 05:08 06:35 08:24 11:35a 6:27p 6:02a
17 Tue 11:48 05:36 06:00 06:35 08:24 12:34p 7:15p 6:51a
18 Wed 12:14 06:26 12:38 06:50 06:34 08:25 1:35p 8:04p 7:40a
19 Thu 01:01 07:11 01:26 07:38 06:33 08:26 2:38p 8:54p 8:29a
20 Fri 01:47 08:00 02:13 08:26 06:33 08:27 3:42p 9:45p 9:19a
21 Sat 02:33 08:47 03:00 09:13 06:32 08:27 4:49p 10:39p 10:12a
22 Sun | 03:21 09:35 03:49 10:03 06:32 08:28 5:59 P 11:37p 11:08a
23 Mon I 04:12 10:27 04:42 10:57 06:31 08:29 7:00p 12:06p
24 Tue I 05:08 11:24 05:39 11:55 06:31 08:29 8:19p 12:37a !:08p
25 Wed O 06:10 12:01 06:41 12:25 06:30 08:30 9:24p 1:30a 2:10p
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28 Sat | 09:23 03:09 09:50 03:37 06:29 08:32 4:39a 5:06p
29 Sun 10:22 04:09 10:48 04:35 06:29 08:32 12:01a 5:32a 5:58p
30 Mon 11:16 05:04 11:40 05:28 06:28 08:33 12:41a 6:22a 6:45p
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, Fishing Forecast
Freshwater rivers and lakes
Predictions are from the Georgia Department of Natural Re
sources, 1994 Georgia Reservoir Fishing Predictions, which is
available for no charge. Copies may obtained by contacting the
Georgia DNR at Georgia Department of Natural Resources, De
partment of Wildlife Resources Division, 2133 U.S. Highway
278 S.E., Social Circle, Ga. 30279. Other publications available
from the Georgia DNR are Southeast Georgia River Fishing
Predicitons and Small Georgia Lakes Open to Public Fishing.
Lake Sinclair: Located north of Milledgeville off U.S. Highway
441, this 14,750 acre reservoir stretches over Baldwin, Hancock
and Putnam counties and is owned and operated by Georgia
Power.
Although Sinclair is not typically noted as a big-bass reservoir
among anglers, large numbers of harvestable-sized largemouth
bass are caught and released. Approximately 75 percent of the har
vestable-size Ijargemouth (over 12 inches) caught by anglers are
released each year. Largemouth fishing will continue to be good
with overall abundance down only slightly from last year, but there
are good numbers of 12-20 inch fish with fair numbers of fish up
wards of six pounds.
Crappie numbers will be very similar to 1993. Fishing wiil be
excellent, with good numbers of fish up to one-and-one-half
pounds and a few "trophy" fish up to two pounds.
Late winter trolling in the Beverdam Creek arm or spring trolling in
the upper end of coves can be productive for spring spawning
crappies. Toward late spring when the water begins to warm, try
pitching jugs or fishing minnows in submerged treetops, or around
docks with brush.
When the water really warms up in the summer, try fishing with
lights under bridges or around deep water docks at night. In addi
tion, don't overlook the fish attractors maintained by the Georgia
Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These areas are marked
by white buoys and are typically surrounded by sunken trees and
brush which serve to attract all species of game fish.
Hybrid bass have been increasing in popularity with Sinclair an
glers. Hybrid abundance is at an all-time high due to recent success
ful stockings by DNR. The majority of those fish will be one-to-three
pounds, with fair numbers around four-to-seven pounds.
Channel catfish abundance will be down in 1994 to the lowest
level in six years. The majority of channel catfish in the creel will be
one-half-to-two pounds, with fair numbers up to 10 pounds. A tro
phy in the 20-30 pound range can still be caught.
White bass populations declined following the construction of
Wallace Dam but have leveled off. Look for both hybrids and white
bass in the Beaverdam Creek arm during late winter. The action will
move up in the major tributaries during the spring spawning run.
Good locations include Little River and Murder Creek and directly
below Wallace Dam in the spring (this area is not as productive as it
once was).
Lake West Point: This 25,900 acre COE reservoir is on the Chat
tahoochee River at the Georgia-Alabama border. Excellent facilities,
close proximity to Atlanta and a special regulation on largemouth
bass contribute to the reservoir's popularity.
A 16 inch minimum size limit on bass and the great natural fertility
combine to consistently produce some of the best bass fishing in
the state. Catch rates of largemouth bass in WRD samples are
higher than those from other middle-Georgia reservoirs and the
population continues to maintain a healthy overall condition.
Average length of bass is 14-15 inches, weighing just under
one-and-one-fourth pounds. In a typical year about 30 percent of
the populations is within the preferred 15-20 inch category with
about three percent in the lunker class above 20 inches.
Fish deeper main creek and river channel structure with deep
running crank baits and worms during late spring and summer. Also
try fishing under the tree canopy near the upper ends of major
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Use sunscreen when outdoors
More and more emphasis is being placed today
on the dangers of the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Seemingly, there has never been so much written
and talked about the sun's rays before.
I know when I first started out tournament
fishing some 20 odd years ago, it sure didn't
seem to get as hot as it does now. Up until re
cently, I just blamed feeling hotter on getting
older.
However, studies have shown otherwise. The
effects of the sun and ultraviolet rays are much
stronger than they were 20 years ago.
Skin cancer has become one of the leading
types of cancers found today. Care to guess who
are most affected with skin cancer? That's right
those of us who spend a vast amount of time out
in the elements. Those of use who enjoy swim
ming, boating, fishing or just about any sport
that keeps us in the outdoors. But, even with the
risk of skin cancer, many of us don’t stop what
we love to do—including me.
Since so much has come out about the dam
age the sun can do to you, there have been many
products that have come out that help control or
stop the ultraviolet rays.
Some 10 years ago, sun screen was first intro-
Perry opens Rozar Park for fishing Sunday
By VETO F. ROLEY
Sports Editor
Perry area anglers will be able to
resume fishing in Rozar Park Sun
day, May 8.
This year will mark the third
consecutive year that the Perry
Parks and Recreation Department
has opened the Rozar Park ponds
for public fishing.
Parks and Recreation Director
Ben Hamrick said Rozar contains
two ponds, a five acre pond and a
three acre pond. Catfish are found
mainly in the larger pond, while
anglers can go after bream and bass
in the smaller pond. Both ponds
will be open between 7 a.m. and
dark, seven days a week.
The larger pond was stocked
with 7,800 catfish in January,
which have been feed every two
weeks since then. "We still have
fish in the pond from last year,"
said Hamrick.
While the smaller pond was not
restocked this year, Hamrick said
there should be fish in the pond. He
said that many anglers caught bass
10 inches or longer last year.
"The fishing should be good,"
said Hamrick.
Unlike previous years, there will
be a charge this year to fish at
Rozar Park. The Parks and Recre
ation Department will charge $25
for the year or $3 a day for the priv
ilege of fishing the ponds.
Hamrick said the cost of the up
keep in the ponds forced the city to
start charging fees for fishing in
Rozar Park. He said upkeep charges
to the city included food for the
fish, chemicals to fight weeds in
the ponds and electricity to pump
water into the ponds keeping the
water level at a certain level.
"All of the money collected
(from fees) will go back into the
ponds," said Hamrick.
Anglers can purchase a permit to
fish at Rozar at the Parks and
Recreation Department office at
Fun boating
means being
prepared
Sunshine, good weather and
open water make for a fun-filled
weekend of fishing and boating.
Fun, however, directly depends
on avoiding those problems that
can ruin a trip and turn fun-time
into down-time. According to the
experts at Ranger Boat Company,
boaters should compile a checklist
to help eliminate some of the prob
lems that can ruin a trip.
Remember, fun on the water is
safe fun. Knowing the navigational
"Rules of the Road," observing all
marked waterway warnings and di
rections and avoiding all consump
tion of alcohol while engaged in
watersports is your personal re
sponsibility.
A sample boating checklist is as
follows:
Your boat:
V Batteries charged
V Emergency tool kit
V Extra hose clamp, spark plugs
with wrench
V Fresh engine gas
V Bilge clean and dry
V Extra drain plug in boat
V Anti-collision lights function
ing
V Extra gear, food/soft drinks
properly and safely stowed
\ Anchor with long rope
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duced to consumers. However, the research was
new, and just how much protection was needed
wasn't known. It didn't take long to find out that
we still weren't getting enough protection, and
higher levels of protection started hitting the
market.
Along with the newer sun screens, there was
also a flood of common garbage on the market.
You know, the sun screen that wouldn’t protect a
flea from sunburn. Today, most of the garbage is
gone. What is on the market now is pretty good.
If you spend any amount of time outdoors,
don't play Mr. Toughguy—use a sunscreen.
Right now, it will be impossible to see the dam
age to the skin. But, when you are out in the sun
for several years, then you'll begin to see the
damage. And, believe me, you can sec it!
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Parks and Recreation Department Director Ben Hamby shows off the honor box at
Rozar Park.
Rozar Park between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. There is also a box outside the
office for payment of daily fees if
the angler comes to the park before
9 a.m., after 5 p.m. or on week
ends.
"We will be checking on a ran
dom basis," said Hamrick. He said
if a person was caught fishing at
the ponds without a daily or annual
permit, they would be told to leave,
and not allowed back until they
purchased a permit.
Limits at the pond arc 15 bream
and sunfish, 10 catfish and five
bass. Catfish must be 10 inches or
longer, and bass must be 14 inches
and longer to be kept.
Hamrick said his personnel
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Summer Is the season to get out on the lake and In a boat. However, boaters must
be prepared. Boating can also be less scary with the proper Insurance.
Boat premiums can be lowered
To boaters who value the opportunity to relax and
forget about life's worries for a while, a good insurance
policy can be as important as comfortable seating and
elbow room.
However, for those on a budget who want the piece
of mind that comes with being covered financially, it is
important to find ways to cut the cost of maritime in
surance.
"Smart boaters will discover that they can cut insur
ance costs and still remain fully covered,” said Scott
Saturday, May 7, 1994 Houston Times -Journal
would also periodically check an
glers for creel violations. On the
first violation, the angler will be
asked to leave the park. On the sec
ond violation, the fishing permit
will be suspended for the rest of the
year.
The Rozar Park ponds are open
to all anglers of all ages. Anglers
under 16 and over 64 can still fish
at the city parks free. All anglers
under 16 must accompanied and su
pervised by an adult when fishing/
Anglers between the age of 16
and 64 must have a valid Georgia
Fishing License in order to pur
chase a permit to fish at Rozar
Park.
No minnows or shiners are al
There are a lot of brands of sunscreen on the
market, and all of them offer some protection. A
higher SP number on the tube doesn't necessarily
mean a sunscreen is the best protector. Research
has lound that at least two dangerous types of ul
traviolet rays exist, and some brands on the mar
ket don’t offer protection from both.
When buying sunscreen, be sure to read the
back to find out just how much protection you
arc really getting. Wc have found most of the
good name brands to be very adequate.
II at all possible, avoid getting out in the sun
during the middle of the day, when the sun's rays
are the strongest. Also, don't think just because
a day is cloudy or hazy, the sun isn't as bad. It's
worse since you don't know how quickly you are
getting burned before it's too late. Clouds and
haze, although blocking normal sunlight, do not
stop dangerous ultraviolet light.
Sunscreen is not just for the people who en
joy the outdoors. It is also for people who work
outdoors, such as farmers who work from day
light to dark on tractors or combines trying to
scratch out a living in the soil. Outdoor workers,
also, need the protection of sun screens.
Until next time . . . we’ve gone fishing.
lowed as bait. "They inevitably get
off, populate the lakes and take
over," said Hamrick. Only worms,
crickets, artificial lures or cutbait
can be used at the ponds.
Anglers are also restricted to two
cane poles, two rod and reel combi
nations or a combination of two
fishing rigs at the ponds.
Hamrick also stressed that it
the responsibility of the angler to
pick up after himself at the ponds.
He said the city would provide trash
cans and bags for cleanup at the
ponds.
Atchley of Cobia Boats. "Boaters who lake adequate
safety precautions, find the right insurance company
and examine what they really want from an insurance
policy can save a bundle."
One way to save on maritime insurance is to in
crease your deductible. As with auto insurance, the
higher the deductible, the lower your premium. For
many boats, raising the deductible from SIOO to $250
will reduce the premium about 20 percent.
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