JUNE 5, 1959
THE FISHERMAN
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Petition Brings Change In Dean# Burke Closure
The federal fisheries department has authorised use of eight inch linen and 8Vz inch nylon nets in two sections of Dean and Burke Channels for a limited period in response to a petition from local fishermen forwarded to the department by the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union.
Pacific area director A. J. Whit-more, in a letter to the Union last weekend has opened the area for spring fishing from June 7 to June 26, a period which would normally see the area closed. Opening will be from 6 p.m. Sunday, June 7 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 26 with nets having not less than eight inch linen and &Vz inch nylon, both stretched measure.
In his letter to the Union, Mr. Whitmore notes that "This arrangement should cover the period of the main spring salmon run. Authorisation beyond this date has not been granted because of likely interception of early run chums which is one of the varieties the special measures for Dean and Burke Channels were designed to protect."
Specific area referred to in the petition for Dean Channel is bounded on the west by a straight line drawn from Rattenbury Point on King Island to Boscowitz Point on King Island northerly to a point on the mainland opposite marked by a fishing boundary sign and including all the waters of Cousins Inlet, Jenny Bay, Elcho Harbor and Cascade Inlet.
For Burke Channel, it includes the area bounded on the west by a straight line drawn from Walker Point on King Island to Edmond Point on the mainland and on the east by a straight line drawn from a fishing boundary sign established at the eastern side of the entrance to Kwatna Inlet to a point on King Island opposite, marked by a fishing boundary sign and
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including all the waters of Kwatna Inlet.
The 16 gillnet fishermen signing the petition were Nicholas Pahl-man, M. Ogawa, T. Shibata, N. Akune, J. Doir, F. Hanaura, M. Doi, K. Hamaura. N. Konishi, K. Ikuta, K. Noda, H. Waite, A. Hansen, J. Jennings, B. Hombask, and I. Olsen.
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FRIDAY, MAY 22 Sandra L, 63,000, 12 cents chix, 20.3 cents medium, 20 cents large i Canfisco).
MONDAY, MAY 25 Nanceda, 45,000, 12 cents chix,
19.3 cents medium, 19.4 cents large (Carlyle).
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 Bering Sea, 75,000, 13 cents chix, 20.6 cents medium, 20.6 cents large I Canfisco').
FRIDAY, MAY 29 Aleutian, 10,200, 15 cents chix,
21.4 cents medium, 20 cents large (Van Shell); Irene A, 10,000, 15,
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By PAUL DUCHARME
ANY boats have completed their second halibut trip. Fish-in ing in Area 2 has been very poor. The Horseshoe in Central Hecate Straits, Two Peaks and the Spit have been proven to be almost hopeless so far.
Boats fishing these areas came in with half loads, some had to return to Rupert for bait and at present quite a few fishermen have a very pessimistic outlook for this year.
Although for the month of May the Co-op received half a million more pounds of halibut than last year, biggest part of the catch came from 3A, SB and the northern half of Area 2. Several boats such as the Gony, Tramp, Dovre B, Silver Bounty and Blue Ocean have so far brought in a bigger catch than for the same period last year.
Rough weather and high tides in the past two weeks have certainly not helped the halibut fishermen. It is quite evident that the halibut have not come inshore in any
Gulf Trollers Win Skirmish
Gulf of Georgia trollers have won a minor victory in a skirmish with Tulloch - Western Fisheries, main fish buyers in the area.
Prices prior to May 22 were 44 cents for large reds, 37 cents medium, and 24 cents for springs between 2>k and eight pounds.
On May 22, however, it was announced that effective Monday, May 25, the small red price would be cut to 20 cents a pound but the eight pound fish would be declared as medium and the lowered price would apply to reds from 2% to seven pounds.
Most of the trollers stayed in port on Monday and Tuesday and by Tuesday evening, a new price offer was announced by the Company. Large and medium prices remained but the medium range was extended to include eight pounders. Smalls from four to seven pounds were priced at 24 cents and from 2% to four pounds at 20 cents.
On Wednesday, May 27, the fleet was back fishing at the new prices.
appreciable numbers. The sea temperature is much colder than usual, according to many veteran fishermen and this would tend to delay the arrival of the halibut.
It will not be surprising to see many of the larger boats heading to Area 3A and the northern half of Area 2 as the fishing there is reported to be considerably better. The Silver Bounty unloaded 138,000 pounds recently and it's quite noticeable the difference in size of fish between 3A and 3B.
The Blue Ocean arrived with 97.C00 pounds consisting mainly of mediums, whereas the Bounty's catch was mainly large halibut.
These northern trips provide, beside the economic benefit, biological return in tags recovered and data showing rates of growth and migration routes.
Southern Trollers Win 'Color1 Strike
The recent strike of trollers operating out of San Francisco has reportedly been settled on the basis of dealers agreeing to pay a standard price for spring salmon regardless of color.
Prices set were 50 cents large, 38 cents medium, and 32 cents small. The two-week tie-up involving some 500 vessels resulted when dealers wanted to cut prices on the basis that a large portion of the catch included fish which were paler in color than usual.
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MONDAY, JUNE 1 Loretta B, 14,500, 15 cents chix, 21 cents medium, 21 cents large (Van Shell); MRB, 18,200, 13, 21, 21 (Babcock); Capella I, 25,200, 13, 21.1, 21 (Carlyle).
TUESDAY, JUNE 2 . Frank Ellis, 31,500, 16 cents chix, 21.4 cents medium, 20 cents large (E & W).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 Moresby 3, 24,000, 16 cents chix, 22.1 cents medium, 22.1 cents large (J W Nicholls); Haida Chief, 52,000, 13, 21.6, 21.6 (Canfisco).
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Waterfall, 48,000, 15 cents chix, 21.7 cents medium, 21.8 cents large (E & W); Kaare, 70.000, 13, 21.6, 21.6 (Canfisco).
PRINCE RUPERT
TUESDAY, MAY 19
Embla, 17,000, 13 cents chix, 18.2 cents medium, 18.2 cents large (At-Jin).
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Kaare 2, 27,000, 12 cents chix, 19 cents medium, 18.2 cents large (Pacific Fisheries). '
THURSDAY, MAY 21
Silver Bounty, 138,795 (Co-op); Bruce I, 16,000, 13 cents chix, 18.3 tents medium, 19 cents large. FRIDAY, MAY 22
Sea Ranger, 53,000, 13 cents chix, 48.9 cents medium, 18.8 cents large (Booth); Lady Gladys, 5,000 (direct Hie to Atlin);Jane White, 8,000 (direct to BCP).
MONDAY, MAY 25
Joan W 2, 70,000, 12 cents chix, 19.4 cents medium, 19 cents large (Babcock); Connie Jean, 15,000, 13, 19. 19.5 (Babcock); Teenie Millie, 40,000, 13.5, 19.4, 21 (BCP).
TUESDAY, MAY 26
Ingrid H, 19,000 (Co-op). WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
Atli, 30,000, 15 cents chix, 19.4 cents medium, 22.5 cents large ■XBabcock); B.C. Clipper, 80,000, 12,
19.5. 19.6 (Pacific); Blue Ocean 97,000 (Co-op).
THURSDAY, MAY 28 Balsac, 12,000, 12 cents chix, 19.2 Cents medium, 20 cents large (BCP): P. Doreen, 18,000. 14, 19.2. 19.4 (Babcock); Tramp, 30,000; Viking, 22.000, Advance 2, 19,000; Cape Spencer, 17,000 (all sold direct to Co-op).
FRIDAY, MAY 29
' Strafen, 15,000, Taplow, 60,000, Five Princes, 25,000. Gustav, 24,000. Clipper 2, 19,000 (all sold direct to Co-op).
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Commenting on their maiden trip, Lars and Olaf expressed satisfaction with the performance and Waukesha power of their new vessel. Fishing in northern waters, they encountered one eight-day stretch during which 40 to 50 m.p.h. gales prevailed.
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The Bering Sea left Vancouver late last week on her second trip. Her owners have expressed confidence in their vessel and are happy with her performance.
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Fisherman Loses Home, Finds Host of Friends
Gillnet fisherman Ben Chiste of East Langley found out the hard way that he has a lot of good friends and neighbors.
It all happened early last month *---
when fire completely destroyed his house and with it his personal be-, longings and some of his furniture. |
He managed to salvage a considerable amount of his furniture in the downstairs portion of the house, but the remainder, including a deep freeze and the family's personal possessions was claimed by the blaze.
First off, at least two neighbors offered to put Mr. and Mrs. Chiste, their son, and two grandchildren up in their own homes. They are now staying with Ivan Foss, a local farmer and friend of the Chistes.
Since then, the Glen Valley Ladies' Club has held a shower and its members responded with donations of linen, kitchen ware, and other items lost in the fire.
Fishermen in the area sponsored a benefit dance and the money has gone to help the Chistes reestablish themselves.
On top of that, neighbors have been giving Ben a hand to rebuild his home, and they have all pitched in without expecting a cent. He has been getting his supplies at cost from firms in the area.
Ben Chiste has been fishing since 1948, is a UFAWU member, and holds the post of vice president of the Fort Langley Local. He has served on the Union's board of
BEN CHISTE Starts all over again
trustees and a few years ago was sent as a delegate to the Soviet Union by a Union convention.
He and Mrs. Chiste wish to express their deep appreciation to the many new and old friends for the kind assistance given them in their present difficult situation.
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