Nov 08

If I Choose the Wrong Color Bait Can I Still Catch Bass?

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Does color of your bait matter? Sometimes I think it makes no difference, sometimes I think it is critical. Captain Mike Gerry says he is convinced more and more, especially as lakes get more crowded, that color of bass fishing baits does make a difference.

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Nov 07

New spans to replace Coast fishing bridges

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Even on a windy day, you can find Johnny Griffith wetting a line, hoping to reel in some redfish or even a croaker.

Original post by The Clarion-Ledger

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Nov 07

Smith: Get hooked on fall fishing

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Jimmy Harris, the genial proprietor of Unicoi Outfitters, which sits hard by the picturesque waters of the Chattahoochee, had called to arm twist a busy friend about fall fly fishing.

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Nov 06

A Big Bull for John

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We ran probably 10 miles off the reef, past the southbound shipping lanes and toward the middle of the Gulfstream. Southbound ship traffic always runs just inside the stream to avoid it’s six-knot northerly current. Northbound traffic rides the middle to take every advantage of the extra push. We found a small weed line of Sargasso and put out our baits… Read more…
A Big Bull for John originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 05:49:43.
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Nov 06

TBF’s Peel representing U.S. as Commissioner to ICCAT

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The Billfish Foundation President Ellen Peel in Brazil for 10 day worldwide summit
but is not overly optimistic about strong conservation measures being passed
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. USA and RECIFE, Brazil – (November 6, 2009) — Ellen Peel who was recently appointed as the new U.S. Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) is in Brazil today for the start of the 21st annual meeting of the commission.

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Nov 06

Pure Fishing And DSM Dyneema Sign strategic Agreement

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The partnership will lead to developing premium fishing lines that meet and exceed the most demanding performance expectations in strength and abrasion resistance.

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Nov 06

Fishing the North Coast: Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good

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What started out as a relaxing Sunday — tooling around the lower Eel River in my new Willie drift boat — quickly turned into a fishing adventure.

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Nov 05

Fishing supplies donated

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Contributed photo The Marshfield area troop and family support committee donates 10 sets of fishing rods and reels, fishing line and hooks, along with 500-minute phone cards for each of the soldiers to Karen Schmidt, Family Readiness Group leader, for A battery 1/120 Field artillery from Marshfield currently stationed in Iraq.

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Nov 04

Don’t get discouraged by the thought of fly-fishing

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OCEAN CITY — Last week I used this column to tout the virtues of fly-fishing, describing the technique as an opportunity for anglers to milk as much fun as possible from their fishing adventures when regulations have closed the seasons for many popular fish, such as flounder and sea bass.

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Nov 03

Dates set for 2010 FKO/IGFA Inshore World Championship

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Elite fly and light tackle angling champions to compete in 10th annual event July 13 – 15
ISLAMORADA, In The Florida Keys, USA —They are among the “best of the best,” as nearly 40 top men and women fly and light tackle “sight-casting” fishing champions from across the world will be invited to compete in the 10th annual Florida Keys Outfitters / IGFA Inshore World Championship set for July 13 – 15.

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Nov 03

Big Md Fish Nearly Pulls Man Off Boat

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A 62-pound golden tilefish that might be a Maryland record nearly jerked an angler out of his boat when the fish bit.

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Nov 02

Ed Killer: Fishing community loses icon in John B. Sweeney

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Late Saturday afternoon, the Treasure Coast fishing community lost a true asset.

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Nov 02

Skinny Water/Jetty Striper Report

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Fish are still present at the right time of the day in shallow water around dock pilings and stone jetties. There is still great fishing for striped b

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Nov 01

Ice Fishing To Return To St. Paul Winter Carnival

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Share + Nov 1, 2009 1:07 pm US/Central The “World’s Original Ice Fishing Contest” will return to the St.

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Nov 01

Creel Census Reports Give You Valuable Information That Will Help You Catch Bass

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Alabama and Georgia both have programs that compile creel census reports from bass tournaments. The information gathered can help you decide where to go to catch bass in those states. Some of the information may surprise you.

Both the above states post their information on-line where you can access it. Does your state compile such information? Do you use it? Share your comments on these creel census programs in the comments section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Creel Census Reports Give You Valuable Information That Will Help You Catch Bass
Creel Census Reports Give You Valuable Information That Will Help You Catch Bass originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 11:32:49.
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