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Tuesday, March 13, 1990 The Clarion-Ledger 3C BASEBALL Matching tackle, hybrid size fun DSU pitchers wreck Tech 4-0 Hybrid bass Omits From Wlr Sarvlc Raporti Limits on hybrid striped bass, which are currently biting on the upper river at Ross Barnett Reservoir: Length: All fish measuring less than 15 inches in length must be released immediately. Creel: Each angler is permitted three hybrids, exceeding 15 inches, per day. v- 1 'rx. if 'aTn v'f i i'- The Associated Press By Bobby Cleveland Clerton-Ledger Outdoors Editor Peck. Peck.

Peck. The jig and grub had barely settled to the bottom of the river when the bites began. The tugs were light, but unmistakable. Peck. Peck.

Peck. No doubt about it, hybrid striped bass were trying to eat the lure as the fisherman bumped it along the bottom and the river current carried it downstream. The rod tip jerked forward in response to each bite until. Pow. The ultralight rod bent double.

The 4-pound test line went taught and then began stripping from the spinning reel which buzzed as the drag gear yielded line. A hybrid was on, and his fight was strengthed by the Pearl River current. Against the ultralight tackle, the fish felt like a monster even though it wouldn't measure up to keeper status. But there is no size limit when it comes to having fun; not if you outfit yourself with the proper equipment for the size fish you'll be catching. Go with light or ultralight tackle and there is no limit to the entertainment these laboratory-produced fish can provide.

The hybrids, a cross between white and striped bass, have been stocked in the Barnett Reservoir system since 1983. These fish are considered sterile and do not reproduce, but each spring they make a spawning run up the Pearl River and congregate in certain areas between Ratliff Ferry and the Low-head Dam. When the surface temperatures begin warming into the high 50s and low 60s, the hybrids start their journey. The small hybrids show up first and the bigger mature fish arrive a few weeks later. In most years, the migration begins from mid- to late March.

They will stay upriver for about two months. This year, with the warm weather arriving early, the hybrids moved early. The small hybrids have been up river for over two weeks. The big fish have yet to arrive en masse. Small hybrids, ranging in length from 10 to 14 inches, are ravenous eaters.

They feed constantly, which works heavily in the favor of fishermen. No exotic or expensive lures are required. All that is needed is a weighted lead-head jig and a 2-or 3-inch white grub worm with a curl tail. Depending on the swift- Milwaukee's Greg Anderson tries to pass around New Jersey's Sam Bowie in the first half. lakers stina Ktoraetls Warren Guerriero and David Brown combined for a four-hit shutout as Delta State beat Louisiana Tech 4-0 Monday at Ruston, La.

The shutout was the fifth this season by coach Bill Merchant's pitching staff. Louisiana Tech fell to 7-10. Delta State got the only run it needed in the top of the first inning when center fielder Bobby Picou singled and scored on right fielder Rick Collier's double. Left fielder Michael Cudd had a two-run double in the top of the seventh to give DSU a 3-0 lead. Kelly Dickson led off the eighth with a double, stole third and scored on Picou's sacrifice fly.

Guerriero, 4-2, pitched 6V3 innings, scattering three hits. Brown came on to register his fifth save as he inherited a bases-loaded jam in the seventh. Brown got pinch hitter Mike Harvey to bounce out on the first pitch. Louisiana Tech starter Jeremy Mears, 1-1, took the loss. Delta State, 13-5, plays a 12:30 p.m.

doubleheader at Grambling today. North Alabama 17, Mississippi College 3: Mike Weems had four RBIs and Mark Moziejko had three hits and three RBIs to spark the Lions' 21-hit attack at Clinton. UNA starter Rodney Busha, 2-0, worked seven innings, allowing eight hits and striking out 10. Jamie Creel, 0-3, took the loss for MC. First baseman David Smith led the Choctaws, 4-12, with three hits.

The Lions improved to 10-3. The game did not count in the Gulf South Conference standings. MC plays a double- header at Louisiana College today at 4 p.m. Canseco nabs thief: Oakland A's outfielder Jose Canseco was just doing what comes naturally when he picked off someone tryingto steal. Athieftriedtoroaroff with Canseco's 42-foot boat while the slugger was playing volleyball Sunday at Miami Beach, Fla.

Canseco had anchored near a beach club and swam ashore to play. After the match, he spotted someone hiding behind his boat's console. But the engine wouldn't start, giving Canseco time to call police, who responded with a helicopter and boat. The man in the boat was charged with attempted grand theft, said Miami Beach police spokesman Jim Hyde. Canseco had anchored near Pen-rod's Beach Club.

"He swam in to play volleyball," Hyde said. About 6 p.m., Canseco quit. He spotted someone hiding behind the boat console. Canseco called police, who responded quickly Metro Dade police with a helicopter, Miami Beach police with a boat. The Florida Marine Patrol responded, too.

Steinbrenner worried: George Steinbrenner is wor- ried about the baseball lockout, and the New York Yankees owner thinks the union is making too much of the plight of two-year players. "They're babies. Most of them still shave with a washcloth," he said Monday in a telephone interview from Tampa, Fla. "I don't mean they're actually babies, but they're still coming into the game. They average $222,000 a year.

That's almost as much as the president of the United States. More. And here's General Colin Powell, the No. 1 military man in the world, and he makes $77,000 a year." The Yankees have a 12-year, $485 million television contract with the Madison Square Garden Network, so they have more to Ipse than any other club. Steinbrenner said he's concerned that past victories by players over owners have convinced union chief Donald Fehr that the owners will From Wire Service Reports MBA ness of the river current, jig weights should range from 14-ounce (light current) to 12-ounce (swift current).

When a school of small fish is located, it is likely to hold hundreds of fish and the action is constant. Catches of 50 to 100 a day are common. To lessen the harm to the fish, which must be released, use pliers to mash down the barb of the hook. This allows the fish to be released with a simple flip of the hook and without having to be handled. It also allows for a quick release which puts you immediately back into action.

Ultralight spinning reels and rods are ideal when only the small fish are present, spooled with 2-pound or 4-pound line. Be sure to set the reel's drag just under the breaking-strength of the line. When big fish are present, put the light stuff away and switch to your normal bass tackle. These fish can range from 2 to 12 pounds and have broad sides, which provide them with great power. Areas of the river to look for include: big bends in the river where eddy water is present on the outside curve.

The fish will hold in the eddy water, especially if it is above a river ledge. sand bar points that extend into the river far enough to form still -water pockets on the back side. The fish will roam the length of the point on the edge of the current. the mouths of river cuts and back water lakes. Fish will hold in the current on the downstream end of a cut to ambush bait fish swept through the cut.

After periods of high river levels when the river is dropping, they will hold in the mouths of lakes to ambush bait fish being sucked back into the river. James Worthy scored 26 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took advantage of a fourth-quarter lapse by the Charlotte Hornets Monday night for a 107-102 victory at Charlotte, N.C. It was the Lakers' fourth straight win. After taking an 87-79 lead at the end of the third quarter on 57 percent shooting, Charlotte went cold, hitting just one field goal in 10 minutes. Meanwhile, the Lakers went on a 20-6 run capped by Byron Scott's layup off a turnover with 3:10 left for a 99-93 lead.

The teams traded baskets before Robert Reid's 3-pointer with 54 seconds left got the Hornets to within 101-98. The Lakers' Magic Johnson retaliated with a free throw at 39 seconds, but Reid missed another 3-point attempt. Bucks 1 09, Nets 1 04: Ricky Pierce scored 24 of his 39 points in the second half, 10 in the fourth quarter, and Milwaukee snapped a six-game losing streak with a victory over New Jersey at East Rutherford, N.J. Spurs 02, Tlmberwolves 88: Terry Cum-mings scored eight of his 20 points in the final 6:22 as San Antonio beat Minnesota at Minneapolis. SuperSonlcs 130, Magic 105: Dale Ellis scored 24 points and host Seattle, down by seven at halftime, outscored Orlando 68-36 in the second half.

Ellis, playing in his first home game since Jan. 11 because of an collapsed lung sustained in an automobile accident, made 10 of 15 shots. Reggie Thus led Orlando with 26, and Jerry Reynolds had 20. Warriors 112, Clippers 109: Chris Mul-lin scored 24 points and Manute Bol blocked 10 shots as Golden State snapped a seven-game road losing streak at Los Angeles. The Clippers were paced by reserve Danny Manning with 25 points.

Parish sidelined: Robert Parish will miss at least two games after suffering a hyper-extended right knee Sunday, the Boston Celtics said. Parish, injured early in the second quarter of a 107-105 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Garden, was not expected to travel to Atlanta, where the Celtics face the Hawks tonight, nor the trip to Dallas for a game Wednesday night against the Mavericks, spokesman Jeff Twiss said. League honors Selkaly: Rony Seikaly, who averaged 28.3 points and 13.3 rebounds for the Miami Heat last week, was named NBA Player of the Week. Clinton golfers take own invitational TROPHIES Annual 12 Price Sale PREP GOLF SALES MANAGEMENT The Fidelity and Guaranty Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Insurance, has an immediate career position available for a qualified individual as a Life Sales and Marketing Representative. Successful life track record necessary.

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Coach Allen Lunceford hopes the results of Monday's Clinton Invitational tournament at Live Oaks Golf Club indicate the string will continue. The Arrows shot 320 to take the team title by 15 strokes. The Arrows were fifth in the Class 5A state tournament last season. They won the state title in 1988 and were second in '86 and '87. hard to get here this early.

Hopefully with a win, we'll have the incentive to work hard the rest of the year." The tournament was played in light rain and the course had been recently aeriated. The scores reflected those conditions. Brandon was second at 335, followed by Meridian 337, Forest Hill 346, Warren Central 352, Brookha-ven 355, Natchez 379, Greenville St. Joseph 385 and Starkville 386. Warren Central's Robert Daniel took medalist honors with a score of 3-over-par 75.

Floyd Wise, CLU However, just one of the top three players from last season return. Monday the Arrows played with one senior, a junior, a sophomore and two freshmen. The Arrows' highest score was an 86, and they played without one of their top players. "I'm very pleased with our score considering the course conditions, the rain and how early in the year it is," Lunceford said. "We've worked riaeiiTy ana ouaranry Lire P.O.

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