October 2, 1956
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THE FISHERMAN
Page 5
EVEN YEAR PINK RUN COMES TO JONES CREEK
excellent opportunity for such an experiment. EXPERIMENT STARTED
Under the direction of Dr. Ferris Neave of the Nanaimo Biologi-
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biologist Dixon McKinnon on hand to carry through the work, the pink experiment got underway.
In November of 1954, 2,700,000 eyed eggs were flown down from Lakelse Lake on the Skeena River system and planted in the channel. Reason for choosing the even-year pinks from that particular spot is because Lakelse is roughly the same distance from the sea as Jones Creek. This helped to reduce some of the gamble in the experiment, according to biologists.
There was an exceptionally high fry yield. In fact, when migration time arrived in the spring of 1955. some 1,100,000 young pinks left the channel for their trip to the sea. This was a 42 percent survival, truly remarkable since the figure under nature's harsh conditions never goes higher than 23 percent and averages less than half of that.   Here, of course, natural
were spawning in the lower section  of  the  channel, choosing somewhat heavier gravel for depositing their eggs. By last weekend, many of the
fish had spawned and their carcasses had been fished out of the channel by biologists. Many more lively pinks were finding conditions perfect for reproduction. VERY SUCCESSFUL
Both Dixon McKinnon and Rod Hourston, divisional biologist for the federal department of fisheries, who has been working on the dam side of the problem with the B.C. Electric, describe the results of the experiment so far as "very successful," which for biologists is an unusually optimistic statement.
From our observations, it is an understatement since this experiment, eminently successful, as it is, can easily be the basis for a new era of growth for the pink salmon industry.
Another side study taking place will provide biologists with answers to other questions, too.
For example, 200 pinks have been given a stretch of the upper channel where they have been
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Fraser Reopening Request Rejected by Department
The federal department of fisheries has rejected a Union request that consideration be given to opening the area above New Westminster Bridge till the end of September to allow fishing each week for spring, cohoe, and early chums. A delegation last month raised
| the question with minister of j fisheries James Sinclair and chief
11 supervisor oi hs\ieries k. S.WmV-
more.
;i In a letter dater September 18, Mr. Whitmore assured the Union that its representations had been
ity elsewhere in the province, due to improved fishing gear; increased efficiency of fishing boats and their operators; greater mobility of fishing units to tap runs while en-route to the Fraser. 'These are factors which it is
conditions were perfect: no j allotted a square yard of spawn-scouring, no predators, and a | ing area per pair. From this re-scientifically planned home for search, it is hoped that facts on
spawning area requirements for
the salmon. ANXIOUS WAITING
It was much like a first-time
maximum yield can be obtained. It is just as important for a
father awaiting his offspring as' fisheries biologist to know his the fisheries biologists watched; maximum yield on a given for the return of the mature spawning area as it is for a farm-pink salmon. There were some ] er to obtain the maximum crop doubts. After all, the salmon' yield on a given acreage, and could get lost, or they might be | this test will do much to pro-killed at sea, or caught by fisher- j vide such information, men, or any number of hazards MILLION MORE EGGS
might befall them.
It was August 24 that the first pink entered the channel and as
This year again, a million eyed pink eggs will be flown down for plantings in the stream to build
the days passed, the biologists' up the 1958 run from its present satisfaction increased.   By Sep- health start.
The outlook is promising both for Jones Creek .and the whole pink salmon industry.
tember 24 they were smiling broadly for 2,400 pinks had returned to spawn, and roughly an equal number had been taken in the commercial fishery.
A few stragglers were still appearing to late last week and and is now building a 42-footer spawning was proceeding at a | which he says will be completed fine pace.   A number of chums j some time next May.
Maurice Gronlund of Vancouver,  sold his troller "Tanger,"
DDCTTV j itti r piDI And she's getting the best of care THE III LI I I Lt UIKL at the Children's Hospital in Vancouver, thanks to the support given by fishermen and others in the community. The Hospital is one of the latest to join the 59 agencies united in the current annual campaign of the Greater Vancouver Community Chest and Council whose symbol is the familiar red feather now prominently displayed. The Hospital is one of the most important institutions in the province, providing children with splendid care and rehabilitation. A little extra help in the October fund drive may be just what's needed to give a child a break.
Bowling
Notes
By ED PETERSON
There is a two-way tie for top spot in the UFAWU Bowling League with Smelts and Shrimps sharing the honors while Scallops and Shamrocks are right behind in a deadlock for second place. Sockeyes come next and Seals
Native Drowns
Brotherhood at Prince
Leader Rupert
are close behind with Starfish and Sharks on the bottom but not too far from the rest of the field.
High singles are coming along fine with Mary Harder leading the ladies last week. She had a good 236, followed by Martha Anderson, 231, and Helen Kean, a new bowler this season, 220.
who would like to bowl as spares. SEPTEMBER 19
LADIES: High Threes — Beryl Andrew, 594; Helen Smith, 590; Mary Harder,. 561.
High Singles — Dot Eckman, 240; Enid Eriksen, 231; Edna Campbell, 229.
MEN: High Threes—Geo. Smith 734; Rod McLeod, 641; Erik Erik-
given "serious consideration."
He went on to state, "It is a fact felt industry generally has that according to the spawning accepted as requiring special ground seeding in the cycle recognition in the application of years for these seV^ral varieties measures for the conservation in the lower Fraser area, fairly a+nd. escapement of adequate good returns could reasonably be £°cks of spawning salmon," Mr. anticipated Whitmore wrote, adding that this
"In 1952 there was a good seed-' ™as .the. basis for turning down ing of white spring salmon on the , the Umon rec*uest-important Harrison River spawn- i ing grounds due in part to the strike of commercial fishermen that year; and for the same rea- ' son there was a good escapement of early chums. Late run chums,
however, which usually provide An increase in benefits under the main spawning in this area the Fishermen's Indemnity Plan did not materialise in anyj was announced last month by strength. I Blake Campbell of the federal
In 1953 which may be regard- fisheries department who is area ed as the brood year for coho | administrator for the Plan.
Indemnity Plan Benefits Hiked
runs returning this year, there was also a fairly satisfactory escapement of both early and late coho runs.
"On the other hand, the degree or extent to which there was effective survival from these spawnings is still not known. While it is true they may not
Effective August 29, here arc the new benefits:
TOTAL LOSS — 70 perceht of appraised value;
PARTIAL LOSS — 15 percent of appraised value deductible. Plan will now pay 100 percent of the amount by which the approved  cost  of  repair exceeds
afford a proper index, the returns the 15 percent deductible. In no of early runs of salmon to the j case, however, will the amount Fraser this season provide no paid in the case of partial 'oss promise of unusual survival. In exceed 70 percent of the apprais-addition, there are such factors ed value of the vessel, for consderation as: Prior  to  this  revision going
• increased effectiveness of the into effect, the Plan paid only Fraser operations in common, 85 percent of the amount over with net salmon fishing activ-1 the 15 percent deductible.
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JOINT ACTION VITAL NOW
High singles on the male side' sen' 6^3- .   , _      _ ...
show somewhat of an improve- S'"f]es„ T Geo0;„ S™lt.h
ment over the best offered by the'289-253; Wilf Baker,  262; Eric
A prominent fisherman member of the Native Brotherhood ! iadies   wi]f Baker rolled a 263 I Eriksen> 250-
passed away last month in the person Caleb Williams, a vice  an(j 250; Bob West had a 259, and
SEPTEMBER 26
president of the organisation
Skipper of the seiner "Harriet E", the Native leader was found on the morning offSeptember 17 in the water off the Canadian Fishing Company dock in Prince Rupert.
The 48-year-old fisherman had
annorpntlv   fnll°r>   in   the watpr
during the night or early morning and drowned.
consistent Mel Davies produced a 248 score. Just a reminder that the league
In addition to holding the post gets underway at seven o'clock of central district vice president sharp. Your officers are Wilf for the Brotherhood, Caleb Wil- Baker, president; Isabel Thomp-liams was chief councillor of his [ son, treasurer pro tern, and my-home village of Bella Bella. He self, vice-president, had been active in the Native or-1 Looking over the alleys, one ganisation virtually since its for-! can notice many changes in the mation. | League.    Starting next week I
He owned the seiner "Snow will start to tell'bf some of them. King," according to reports, and With the teams nicely filled up fished mainly out of Butedale now, we can still have bowlers for the Canadian Fishing Com-
pany.
His passing was termed a "great loss to ' the Native Brotherhood and the Indian people" by Ed Nahanee, Brotherhood business agent.
Funeral   services   and burial took place at Bella Bella. Caleb j Williams leaves to survive him J his wife and  several children,
Phiiupsuii, oianiey Bjornson and most of them grown up and mar-Arthur Kristmanson, ' ried.
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things the Union had for a long time been advocating.
It would be possible for the Union to say "I told you so," the UFAWU officer said, but the main requirement was for everybody to get together, face up to the problem, and try to reach a sensible conclusion.
Excerpts from statements by other advisory board members on the question of offshore fishing follow:
R. NELSON (B.C. canners): Our members feel it will take a lot of time and study as it is an important problem and we can't make any snap judgment at this time. However, we have informed the minister of fisheries we are opposed to an offshore fishery.
J. PLANCICH (U.S. canners): Said many of his representatives not present at meeting and couldn't speak for them. On one subject, however, there was complete agreement — the Commission must be in a position to control the offshore fishery.
N. MLADNICH (U.S. seiners): Would have to go back to the
membership and discuss it.
G. A. BRAJCICH (Canadian seiners): Limited discussion with others from seine fleet and agreed there should be no net fishing on high seas. The Commission should have power to control entire North Pacific area. Favored line at Bonilla-Tatoosh and eventually there should be some control over all gear.
BUD NORTH (B.C. trailers): Glad to see the Commission had reacted so quickly regarding offshore fishing, and stated he was opposed to any net fishing on the high seas. Unless stopped, would be big change in number, size of boats, and larger boats would be fishing seven days a week.
MR. BROWN (U.S. trailers): Glad the Commission had come out flat-footedly on question of high seas fishery. His group fiad always been opposed and felt this problem would have to be resolved this winter. Necessary to go after with fearless determination to preserve the great food resources of the Fraser River. U.S. and Canada must set example to other nations.
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