European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 30, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Biking to Bass fishing Europe has it All of the one fourth of All americans who Are anglers More than 60 million some of the most passionate Are the Bass fishermen. But the Pursuit of these voracious fierce fighting fish has spread beyond North America. According to staff sgt. Ken Newsome at Aviano a Italy one of the Best places in Europe to fish for Large Mouth Black Bass is in northeastern Italy Newsome says the fish were transplanted to the area in the 60s and adapted so Well they became a threat to the native Trout in some lakes. Quot Bass love to eat Trout Quot he says. Newsome fishes often in the Rivers and canals near Bocca Fossa. Because the Waters provide Ideal habitat and there is Little fishing pressure the Bass population has exploded. Quot i found out about it five years ago and i  believe it Quot he says. These Days Quot in a Given Day you can take 150 Bass out of  he throws nearly All of them Back. The fish Are not Only plentiful but also big. Quot there Are some people who have taken some 8 and 9-Pounders out of there Quot Newsome says. Bass fishing is growing in popularity among italians. This year Newsome and other members of the local chapter of Bas masters Are organizing an officially sanctioned Bas masters tournament. The tournament will take place from june 9-14. June 9 and 10 will be practice Days. June 11 will be a no fishing Day and the Competition will be held june 12-14. There will be an entry fee of $150 per two Man team. The entry deadline is june 9, but Newsome advises those interested to enter soon because the 50 team slots Are filling up fast. Boats Are available on a first come first served basis. Fishing licenses for visitors Are available at major tourist information centers nearby. For More information Contact Newsome at ets 6327248 or civilian 0434-66-7248. If calling from outside Italy drop the first "0&Quot and add the Correct country code for your area. At the other end of Europe senior airman Dan Drain goes after Pike and Perch in the canals of the Netherlands. Drain who is stationed at Oesterberg abuses spinning gear and artificial lures to catch All of his fish. He has caught fish Between 4 and 5 pounds and has Quot heard of a few in the 12-Pound  Drain likes All kinds of fishing and has made Good use of his tour in Europe. In May he will travel to Southern Germany to fish for Trout. Quot i plan to visit the Wisent River and then the area around the for Gensee Quot Drain wrote in a recent letter. In september he will move to his new duty station at Malstrom fab Mont like most fishermen he realizes that a tour in Quot big sky country Likely will be Quot the assignment of my dreams Quot service members in Europe take part in a Broad Range readers action lonesome cafes vendors display sell seconds q. My concern is with cafes vendors Selling Quot seconds Quot merchandise not identified As seconds. Some months Back we visited the Rosenthal shop at Stuttgart s Robinson Barracks where we saw the Crystal items we had been looking for one of which was a covered Candy dish. The first item had bubbles in the Crystal. We asked for another and they had none. Our second Choice had a warped base and rocked a bit. We asked for another and were told by the sales associate Quot they All have flaws these Are  about nine months ago possibly longer we purchased Wedgwood China a service of 12 with extra serving pieces from the Wedgwood shop at the same Exchange. Three Complete sets and numerous individual exchanges later we finally have a Wedgwood service we could consider Quot a  Wedgwood China is not just China. Price Wise its an investment. Conspicuously absent from All the Wedgwood boxes we opened was an inspection Label. Quality products which Are considered firsts usually contain some Type of document that says of outdoor recreational activities. Among the simplest and most accessible is biking. One of the More intriguing organized bicycling events is the annual Liberty tour a Long distance bicycle trip through France. It has traditionally attracted a Strong american contingent. This year or. Capt Bill Runyan a dentist at the clinic in Budinger Germany is organizing an american group to take part in the tour which commemorates the liberation of France from the German Yoke in world War ii. The event this year will be held from june 13-20. It retraces the Progress of Gen. George Patton a 3rd army As it smashed its Way across France in 1944-45. The seven Day tour will cover More than 780 Miles so participants must be experienced cyclists in Good shape. This event is being organized by a French group that arranges lodging and meals for the riders. Cost is 1,600 francs $285 per person. Those interested in taking part senior airman Dan Drain with a dutch Pike. Quot inspected by .,.�?� approximately two months ago i wrote to the Wedgwood company in England about the situation and asked if the company sold seconds at the cafes exchanges. The company never responded the questions Are obvious. Do cafes vendors sell items As seconds and pass them off As firsts if the merchandise on display or for Sale is in fact seconds As the Crystal in the Rosenthal shop should t this merchandise be identified As seconds does cafes allow its vendors to operate on a Raissez Faire policy Anthony j. Weber Vicenza Italyne it. Col. Joe Cato chief Public affairs cafes Headquarters Europe replies your questions Are understandable since we failed to keep you properly informed. The Exchange does have a less than perfect program which gives customers an Opportunity to Purchase Crystal with minor flaws at reduced prices the Stuttgart Rosenthal shop failed to properly identify this merchandise As imperfect although the items were discounted and priced correctly to avoid further confusion the shop has now separated the pieces for Sale under the less than perfect program from the other Rosenthal Crystal and posted a sign that should Contact Runyan at ets 321-4729 or civilian 06055-83353. A on april 18 the Heidelberg Rod and gun club will hold a German fishing certificate class. The course will begin at 10 . There is no charge. The certificate is required to obtain a fishing License in Germany. The Heidelberg club will hold a Hunting certificate course from april 11 to May 2. For More information Call the Rod and gun club at ets 379-6149. A the Wiesbaden Rod and gun club will conduct a German Hunting certificate course starting april 6 at 7 . The course will continue for three weeks. Cost of the course is $25. The Wiesbaden club will also conduct fishing classes on april 20, 21 and 22. Starting time for these free courses is 7 . Each night. There will be a Black powder safety and reloading class on april 26. A the Darmstadt outdoor recreation Center will sponsor a trip to a privately owned Trout Lake May 2, the $15 Cost of the trip includes transportation fishing gear and cooler for the fish. Fees at the Lake Are 3 Marks Entrance fee and 13 Marks per kilogram of fish. For More information Stop at the outdoor rec Center or Call ets 348-6277, civilian 06151-69-6277. A the largest German american fishing club the heartland Fly Fishers will hold its monthly meeting april 11 at 2 . In the Hanau Rod and gun club. Fly tying and casting instruction will be part of the meeting Agenda. The heartland club is planning Many trips this season to some of Europe a Best fishing Waters. For More information Contact president George backed at 06055-6433 or vice president or. Capt David Bryer at ets 348-3835 or civilian 06073-63964. A a Fly fishing show will be held april 11 -12 in the bade Halle in Jastatt Germany. Manufacturers and representatives from Well known Fly fishing regions will be at the show. Among them will be some from excellent and comparatively undiscovered areas in Eastern Europe Fly fair an International conclave of Fly fishermen and Fly tiers will be held May 2-3 in Hattem Netherlands. The event will feature some of the top people in the Field from All Over the world As Well As craftsmen and manufacturers representatives. Entry fee is 10 guilders $5.40 per Day. For More information Contact Bas Verschoor federation of Fly Fishers International director for Europe 80 Brase Daal 2553 no the Hague Netherlands Telephone 070-3976855. If calling from outside the Netherlands drop the first "0�?� and add the Correct country code. This column con to a useful tool of sharing information among outdoor enthusiasts. If you have questions or information about outdoor activities in your Crea or just want to talk about your particular interest Contact Norm Zeigler Sacra a stripes unit 29480, Box 285, Apo a 09211, Telephone ets 3488230 or civilian 06155-601230 in Germany. Explains the difference Between the two. Wedgwood does not participate in the less than perfect program and Sells Onty first Quality China. I m us you la appreciate that each piece of Wedgwood is individually handcrafted and there is never per be a perfect piece of  but As your own experience shows. Wedgwood will work with you to Exchange individual pieces or Complete sets of China until they satisfy your expectations. Finally the Wedgwood stamp on the Box is used in lieu of an inspection  write us readers action line is the readers Quot court of last resort striving to answer some of the questions about life overseas in a military environment or questions about policies and guidelines when other avenues for answers Are not readily available. If you have a question and Don t know where to turn for the answer write to readers action line co the stars and stripes unit 29480, Apo a 09211. Ail letters must be signed and preference will be Given to those seeking information of general interest to our readers. Page 16 a the stars and stripes monday March 30, 1992