EPISODE 602 SALMON FISH DERBY, PORT CRDIT JUNE 2022
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June 2022
“Some mighty big fish lurk in the deep water just a few km offshore froM Port Credit.”
“How big?”
“So big that it takes a strong man or, in this case, one woman to lift one of these gnat salmon into a boat”
There was a time in the 1950;s when the Great Lakes fishery seemed doomed as alewives and sea lampreys made these
massive lakes devoid of large fish. Then Harold Tanner, an American scientist introduced Pacific salmon, predators, to the Lakes and
doing so changed the whole ecology of the Great Lakes.
These giant salmon caught today not far offshore of Port Credit are the result of Tanner’s experiment.
Brian Lambie was master of ceremonies handing out prizes to the lucky fishermen and fisherwomen. His fellow club members enrich us all.
Today there were huge crowds strolling the streets and docks of Port Credit Most were totally unaware
that a small group of perhaps 100 people celebrated the rescue of the Great Lakes fishery. And fewer still
would remember Harold Tanner. Miracles do happen. Just for fun go to your computer and punch in
his name. You will be riveted to your seat for a couple of hours. Guaranteed.
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