THE HERALD April i Ontario Outdoors ByRC BOB the next four weeks you should get your tackle ready The regular trout season opera April and it will take a lot of preparation If you want things to go well at that time CLEAN your fly line and give a little stretch In order to gel the winter set out it you bad hung in loose coils as I suggested last fall it will be in good shape Dress out your collection of flies and replace those lost or that you wish to add to the collection Of course leaders need to be checked out and preferably replaced Start the season off with a fresh leader and Inspect he others for quality and quantity If you did net service your reels and rods before pulling them away better get at it Rods should be varnished and the guides checked for weir and loose windings When was the last time you opened your reels Metal wear can mix with grease to clog the workings and stiffen them up This is how you will lind a broken or worn part before the big day AT OWEN SOUND one I watched a reel explode under the pressure a good fish It was found to be messy inside with worn and summed ud parts While fishing the KLY RIVER with a few men two of them lost pike to Jammed reels The drags seized up and the line snapped Add to this the task of making sure that all hooks are sharp or are replaced then you will need the next four weeks and you will be busy MAGAZINE I have the ONTARIO OUT OF DOORS magazine often In this column Is ONTARIO centered and of great Interest to all sportsmen Its EDITOR BURT MYERS has won the coveted GREG writing award This award will be presented at the TORONTO PRESS CLUB indicating significance Congratulations BURT ONTARIO FISHING GUIDE this detailed book Has been mentioned many times In this column I believe in and know it to be a guide that can help all and vacationers This book contains over hot fishing spots in Ontario and can be obtained by writing to ONTARIO FISHING GUIDE BOX 1414 Kitchener Ontario Full of hints as well as spots to fish I am sure you will enjoy reading this book as much as I have If you order some of these items now you will be much belt r prepared for the fishing season and will better be able cope with last minute changes We plan far in advance lor almost our fishing trips and if something unforeseen happens then we have Sure beats staying home is mainly through reading up on an area from some of the books available and having that alternative basically rcidy Why not try using a CANOE this year instead of a boat and motor We find that a canoe does just about everything we need a little slower perhaps but also a lot more peaceful If you like troll It can still be done and the surging movement of a paddle stroke often enhances theactlon of a lure A motor can be added to the stem of some canoes others may befitted with a cross brace and the motor placed to the side SPRING MUSIC The local conservation authorities arc making spring music the many programs available has an extensive program set for the weekend and the two following weekends Slocking Is under way in Terra Cotta and Orangeville by the Credit Valley Conservation Authority There will be no lack of for the individual and the family from here on in the fall Better scoot got a lot of things to do before the Trout opener in Ontario Outdoors THi REGIONAL OF TIPPING FEES AT REGIONAL LANDFILL SITES On Wednesday March the Regional Council of The Regional Municipality Halton formally passed the following motion That The fee schedule for disposal of solid wastes at Regional Landfill Sites be Increased from 50- ton to per ton and such an Increase to effective May Two and a half miles fun Lancaster enters race for and ends up winning age group During March break local high school student Jon Lancaster travelled to crick Ireland to watch his friend Ian Clark run in World crosscountry pi unships The trip started out to be just a vacation wilh Jon flying on the same plane as the Canadian team and lag plans with Clark and for some sightseeing the races However when they in Limerick Jon learned of road race thit would be held is part of entertain package for visitors to Ha championships more as a lark than inching else decided to the Jon Lancaster Lancaster is not a novice to running He had chalked up a win in the Ontario indoor clubs m race earlier in year and was just a fraction away from making the team now in Limerick The Irish take their run very seriously and any race is not to be taken lightly let alone one being held with world class types looking on Lancaster was the only Canadian in the field of del runners who left the starting point Twelve minutes and seven sortids later Lancaster cum pic led the gruelling two and onehalf mile course His time was good enough to place first In the 19 and under and his name will be inscribed on the Irophy he was presented with shortly after the race ended It was back sightseeing watchinghis friend Inn Clark phec fifth in the world and just really enjoying Ireland but Jon Lancaster left his mark in Limerick a feat he won t forget for a long long All ExService Personnel and Their Dependents Are Invited to take advantage of a free Legion Service MR TRAVERSY Prov Service Bureau Officer from Hamilton Will Be At CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 120 MONDAY APRIL To give skilled advice on veterans benefits Anyone with questions on war disability pension war veterans allowance burnt out pension treatment or hospital care Is urged to call or write H E HALE Branch Service Officer 3635 Who will appointment Georgetown Minor Hockey Support Group ANNUAL MEETING at the Gordon Arena Hall Sunday April 22nd at pm AU IHTlStSTlD ATJtHO Kawasaki mini bikes so hurry into HAZENS Sinclair Ave Unit Georgetown