May 09
The Minnesota DNR is reminding early season anglers of the danger of cold water shock and the importance of wearing a life jacket, especially in May and early June.
“The shock of a fall into cold water is certainly one of the biggest hazards to early season anglers,” said Tim Smalley, DNR boating safety specialist. “The gasp caused by sudden immersion in icy water can cause victims to inhale water and drown if they aren’t wearing a life vest.”
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May 09
NATCHITOCHES, Louisiana – The Louisiana Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League will visit the Red River in Natchitoches, La., May 19 for the fourth of five regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as much as $45,000 in cash, including a top award of $6,000 in the Boater Division.
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May 09
CEDAR BLUFF, Allabama – The Choo Choo Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League will visit Weiss Lake in Cedar Bluff, Ala., May 19 for the third of five regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as much as $45,000 in cash, including a top award of $6,000 in the Boater Division.
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May 09
With the start of the 2007 boating and fishing season approaching, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters and anglers to keep up the good work in minimizing the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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May 09
Punta Gorda, FL (May 7, 2007) – Al Keller and Bill Faulkner finally broke through. The former “plain shirt” guys went up against the big names of the Oh Boy! Oberto Redfish Cup circuit on their home waters and took the Eastern OPEN in Punta Gorda on Sunday with a final day weight of 12.69 pounds.
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May 09
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on its draft forest classification and motor vehicle route designation plan for the Sturgeon River State Forest in northwestern St. Louis County. The plan includes a proposed motor-use classification and route designations for the Sturgeon River State Forest, and for adjacent DNR Forestry-administered lands located immediately outside of state forest boundaries. The DNR is also inviting comments on allowing motorized use on a portion of the Taconite Trail.
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May 09
Mesa, AZ — The Mesa team of Ken Howden and Gary Understiller weighed a six-bass limit totaling 11.85 pounds including a 4.95-pounder to win the Roosevelt IV AllStar Bass Team Tournament held on Saturday, May 5, at Roosevelt Lake. They shared a total of $3,013 and received the First Place trophies.
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May 09
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May 09
The month of May can always be a challenging month in catching bass. The spawn is over and the bass are in transition gradually moving from the spawning areas into deeper water as the water continues to warm. (Read more)
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May 09
Local resort owners, guides anticipate big fishing openerFergus Falls Daily Journal, MN – 19 minutes ago“My husband, Ron, and I host people from a long ways away who come here for walleye fishing. Some come from as far away as Illinois and California.†…
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May 09
Fly fishing basics taught soonComox Valley Record, Canada – 20 minutes agoYou can learn the basics of fly fishing this spring at the Black Creek Community Association (BCCA). The two-part class will take place May 16 from 5:30 to …
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May 09
Moroccan boat impounded for illegal fishingTypically Spanish, Spain – 33 minutes agoThe Spanish Navy has impounded a Moroccan fishing vessel which was caught fishing illegally in the Mar de Alborán on Tuesday morning, 9 miles to the south …
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May 09
Fishing for springers on lower Umatilla River closes ThursdaySalem Statesman Journal, OR – 10 minutes agoSport fishing will remain open upstream from Three Mile Dam to the reservation boundary located just upstream from Highway 11 Bridge at Pendleton. …
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May 09
Fishing for springers on lower Umatilla River closes ThursdayStatesman Journal, OR – 44 minutes agoSport fishing will remain open upstream from Three Mile Dam to the reservation boundary located just upstream from Highway 11 Bridge at Pendleton. …
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May 09
Fishing has been good this week for both Steelhead and Chinook. Both fly and spin methods are working (Read more)
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