Aug 26

Educating the Public About Hunting, Fishing, Conservation

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For 38 years, National Hunting and Fishing Day has been celebrated from the smallest hometowns to the highest offices in our nation’s capital.

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Aug 26

page 1 FLS

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When he’s not at football practice, Rayshawn Jackson can be found at any one of several farm ponds in Louisa County, trying to reel in a whopper.

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Aug 26

Salmon fishing should begin to pick up

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With almost a month before the autumn fishing begins on the Miramichi, we are expecting the last month of summer to be a better month as cool nights and forecast of rain are on the way.

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Aug 26

Center-pin reels key for salmon run

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We’re only days away from the first salmon runs in Michigan rivers. This year, instead of using a fly rod most of the time, I’m going to try to become more proficient with a center-pin reel, which is about the most effective technique I’ve ever seen for fishing moving water.

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Aug 26

Flotilla protesting fishing rules reels in more support

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Scott Brown. “It’s gotten a lot bigger,” said Richard Canastra, co-owner of the New Bedford and Boston Seafood Display Auction, one of many angry about fishing limits.

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Aug 26

Jigging For Gills

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Worms, crickets and other live bait will nearly always catch bluegill but if you want to catch more bluegill, switch to jigs. Bug-like jigs rate as o

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Aug 26

Get Ready For Fall Fishing

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It’s hard to believe, but another fall fishing season is just around the corner. Autumn can provide the best fishing of the year for both numbers of fish and trophy fish. Many anglers have caught the biggest fish of their life in the fall, and that says something, because generally there are fewer anglers in the fall than there are at other times of the year. If we want to take full advantage of fall fishing, now is a good time to make preparations to do so. Following are some of those preparations.

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Aug 26

Kentucky Afield Cooks Up Gar and a Garden Salad

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – From stream to stove, gar take on an unfamiliar role as the main course on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, August 28 and 29.
Longnose gar may not be the first fish you put on the dinner table, but not because of lack of flavor. This rough fish, while it is labor-intensive to clean, is rather delicious. Fresh from a fishing trip on Kentucky River, our host, Tim Farmer, joins colleague Rick Hill in the kitchen where the prize is in the prep.

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Aug 26

New Eyecon Rods Built for Performance-Minded Walleye Addicts

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Park Falls,WI- The all-new Eyecon series from St.Croix®will put technique-specific,high-performance rods in a lot more walleye boats this year.With 11 fast- and extra-fast action spinning models ranging from 6′ 3″ to 8′ in length,plus a 7′ casting rod,the new Eyecons sell for attention-getting retail prices between $100 and $120.

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Aug 26

TowBoatUS Rochester NY Re-Opens

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ROCHESTER, NY – TowBoatUS Rochester, NY, the on-the-water towing company that helps boaters and anglers get safely home when breakdowns occur, is under new ownership. Capt. Jake Van Reenen is now at the helm. Local boaters may recognize the name: Van Reenen’s family owns the Rochester-based Van Reenen Tool & Die, where Jake still works on a part-time basis.

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Aug 26

Evans Wins BFL Buckeye On Ohio River

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WHAT: Boater Bill Evans of Friendship, Ohio, caught two bass weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces August 21 to win $3,418 in the BFL Buckeye Division tournament on the Ohio River.
WHO: The remaining top 10 anglers:

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Aug 26

Evinrude Angler Takes Home The FLW Walleye Tour Angler Of The Year Award

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Sturtevant, Wisconsin – Evinrude professional walleye angler and Isle, Minnesota native, Paul Meleen, has been crowned FLW Walleye Tour Angler of the Year for 2010. After a successful season, Meleen received the award with 818 points over six qualifying events, after fishing the required Eastern and Western divisions on the FLW Walleye Tour.

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Aug 26

ThermaCELL Takes Home Field & Stream “Best Of The Best” Award

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ThermaCELL’s new Outdoor Lantern was awarded “Best of the Best” by Field & Stream in the Miscellaneous Hunting item category. The ThermaCELL Outdoor Lantern will be featured in the September 2010 issue of Field & Stream magazine.

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Aug 26

MMA CHAMPION AND HALL OF FAMER

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San Antonio, Texas – Texas Trophy Hunters Association™ (TTHA) proudly announces that Matt Hughes will be joining TTHA as host of its television program, TROPHY HUNTERS TV®. Matt is a 9-time mixed martial arts (MMA) welterweight champion and MMA Hall of Famer. Matt is also a TTHA Platinum Lifetime Member.

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Aug 26

Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve Celebrates 30 Years

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Public invited to Anniversary Open House on September 4
HURON, OH – To kick off its 30th anniversary as a coastal wetland research laboratory and outdoor classroom for scientists and community members alike, the Ohio Division of Wildlife’s Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve is offering a variety of free, family-friendly events on Saturday, September 4.

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