Champions la the Legion mens darts league this year was the team of Ken Walt Cut by George Opening Day 1984 The regular season for trout opened last weekend and what I saw took my mind back to the time when we cut willow gads for trout rods fend used or dinary string for a line a medium nut Tor a sinker and a cheap strong black book on which to attach bait Horny chubs was our favourite fish in those days phis good sized shiners and suckers Our mother God bless her hied them in deep butter it was cheaper They were delicious To prove the point not even a fin was left on our plates That was back in and a few years later they were hard to find New species were introduced that grew to tackle busting size The German Brown Trout was a popular one it grew fast and survived warmer water temperatures than other trout Fly Fishing Brown Trout were always wining to take dryflies streamers and nymphs es when they w presented pro- perly and a medium sixed gob of dew worms when fished with a a good shiner produced also if one had the patience to wait out Lures such as half waves and R Spinners plus lure w good producers Brown Trout are coming hack borne but then on the other hand did they ever leave I dont think they did so keep an eye open for a trout with rusty colored spots on Its sides Trout Clubs Trout clubs such as Halton Hills are the answer for people woo havent time to walk rivers and for others who are leg do pay a fee for a membership obey the rules and enjoy the sport only a gifted tow enjoyed few years ago We are not free to roam like we were years ago so a fee for a private chib is for recreahon not for the purpose of buying fish Many anglers release all trout they catch unharmed The sport was enjoyed and the angler was happy Some anglers think they should be caught more than Trout Many big trout nave been caught in the rivers that surround our area Some say the big run of 19U tops tham all and backs up that statement When I fished for Brown Trout big maribou streamers were always in my box I wasnt always lucky but at least the trout would show themselves so I worked other flies down to them and had Its scramble time now so Enjoy the Outdoors Safe Journey and Tight Lines Fishing derby The Legion mens darts team consisted of Lone Marsh Orvan Cooper Fred Andrews Steve and Stan Clarke BUI was absent when he photo was taken On Saturday May S and Sun day May the Kelso Conser vation Area will be the site of the Fourth Annual Kelso Trout Fishing Derby The SO acre reservoir will be stocked with l024 Rainbow Trout for this event which Is open to fishermen of all ages From am to pm each day the public are invited to throw in their lines and become eligible for one of the many prizes being offered for JUNIOR and under INTERMEDIATE years and SENIOR 19 and over categories Figure skating badges awarded The Acton Figure Skating Club has awarded skaters with badges for their efforts in the 19834 season The badges Include Beginner Elementary Basic Novice I II III and Proficiency The beginner badges were earned by Michael Avery Jason Boll Barrett Sylvia BraggSmith Elaine Blake Butler Andrew Durham Stephanie Greg Douglas Michael Nicole Lee Julie Sara Murray McGUlivray Marti Sheri McKinnon Christopher White and Michael White to Jennifer Christine Michael Denny Stephen Denny Amanda Garwood Amy Griggs Shelly Homey Tina Jennings Marie Katsilieris Kelly Mac Don Bid Tora McDougaU Ryan Martin Shannon McAfee Scott Mclntyre Mike Virginia Michelle Roy Stuckless Paul Swackhammer Maureen Thomson David Ware and Michelle Warren Novice I badge recipients were Amanda Cockburn Kelly McGeragle Karen Kevin Krista Petty and Karl Trow Novice II badges were presented to Laura Anderson Alison Coe Brian Denny Kim Grace AnnMarie Kinnon Chris SueAnn McGeragle Michelle Pilgrim Julian Richmond Robbie Rich mond Mclanle Sheldon Stuckless and Debbie Swinsmer Receiving their Novice III badges were Dianne Burt Laura Kempton and Jill Murray Proficiency badges were presented to Andy Paula Derrick Robson Klrsten Murray and Natalie Mance 77 MERCURY MONARCH dr Sedan automatic radio power S certified Stock 21131 NOW TOYOTA ONREQUESTl COMPLETE SERVICE FACILITIES FOR IMPORT AND DOMESTIC CARS LOW LOW CHARGES SERVICE PARTS 8 8 am THURSDAY AT THE HOME OF THE PRICE BEATERS GEORGETOWN TOYOTA 343 GUELPH STREET GEORGETOWN 8772296 8772297