Mar 02

Sharp Filet Knives

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Having a sharp knife to clean fish can make all the difference in the world on your filets. Keeping that knife sharp during the cleaning process is something most…

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Mar 01

Alligator Gar Fact Sheet

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Alligator gar are ugly fish that get huge. They are some of the biggest fish in North America, reaching 350 pounds and 10 feet long. Found along the Gulf coast…

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Feb 28

Bon Chovy Fishing Report

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Fishing has remained solid over the last couple weeks since our last report. We have done very well in Vancouver harbour for some nice quality fish into the mid teens. Our two charters in the last week have produced multiple keepers on both trips. (Read more)

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Feb 28

Splendid Splinter could tie a fly, too

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“Even though he’s a Wyoming guy, he came here and became a New Englander”
With a bat in his hand, Ted Williams was feared by pitchers. Give him a fishing rod and reel and he was a threat to anything with gills. via Telegram & Gazette/Sunday Telegram

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Feb 28

Winter lures anglers

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“This is my favorite kind of fishing. I can walk all over this lake and punch holes and not have to spend $20,000 on a boat. I’ve just always liked to ice fish.”
HONEOYE – When it comes to fishing, Brian Gambell walks on water. Actually, the water is frozen. via Democrat & Chronicle

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Feb 27

Is It Ever Too Cold to Fish?

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ItÂ’s the winter of 1957 and itÂ’s mackerel time in Biscayne Bay. While other parts of the country tend to shut down their fishing for the winter, South Florida…

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Feb 27

New Hall inductees

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“He’s very, very deserving. There’s not many anglers in our sport who are truly responsible for creating a technique that changed manufacturers’ thoughts. The flipping stick, flipping reel and raised casting deck are all because of Dee.”
Basil Bacon was not only a successful tournament angler, but also an equipment innovator and a designer of popular baits. via Bassfan.com

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Feb 27

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2008 Budget Request

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an FY 2008 budget of $1.3 billion, an increase of $16 million over 2007. ASA is pleased that $124.8 mi

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Feb 27

Plenty of action to be had on a small lake

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“I’m gonna set this one three feet off bottom.”
When Mike called to see if I wanted to join him for a trip to one of my favorite small lakes for a little ice fishing I couldn’t resist. via Citizen

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Feb 27

‘CJ Jam Day’ offers students s…

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“When the list goes up in the hall and students get to sign up for the activities they want, it’s so much fun to see the looks on their faces”
Who ever said learning can’t be fun? Last Friday, Feb. 2, students at Connor-Jasper Middle School in Bovey proved that learning can be loads of fun, as they happily piled onto busses and into classrooms for … via Grandrapidsmn.com

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Feb 27

A Fishing Guide’s Change of Pace

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In a work-a-day environment we often loose sight of what the term “relaxing” is all about. Even though I am the saltwater guide, I often wander into the freshwater…

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Feb 27

Oyster shells

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Recycling oyster shells benefits local environment Oyster shell recycling efforts have resulted in the collection of more than 7,000 bushels of oyste

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Feb 27

Friends, not fish, made this derby fun

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“She won’t believe I caught something”
Leaving the lighjt on: A 40-second time lapse photo under a bright moon and clear skies shows staff reporter Geoff Cunningham’s bobhouse on Cummings Cove in Meredith Neck. via Citizen

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Feb 27

Hooks for Bass Fishing

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If you go to your favorite tackle store there is a huge variety of hooks for bass fishing. Choosing the right one takes years of experience, and new designs may…

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Feb 27

Landing the big ones at Rakaia

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Photo Carmen Rooney 250207-CR-0259 By Sue Newman Hundreds of fishers came to Rakaia, but only two went away winners. via Ashburton Guardian

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