Jul 26

Gulf Council Blog

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Welcome to My World I have been hired by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to build an outreach program that informs the public of the

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Jul 26

Fishing Derby Champs

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The Linden Department of Public Property and Community Services sponsored the third annual George a oeButchiea Scoles Fishing Derby, held at the pond in Wilson Park in July.

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Jul 25

We caught a huge muskie … a mere 13,000 jigs later

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WINDSOR, Ont. – They say muskellunge is the fish of a thousands casts, but how does that translate into jigging? Jon Bondy says he’s done the math.

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Jul 25

Lane closes out victory on Jordan

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Heading into this week, Russ Lane of Prattville, Ala., just wanted to win a few boats.

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Jul 25

Shooting and fishing: “Nothing, in its expert opinion, would ever…

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By alastair robertson Ever since I was told by a ghillie that my old Hardy fibre glass rod was far too whippy, I have been searching, not terribly hard, for a replacement.

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Jul 25

Illinois dentist lands big fish in SC waters

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An Illinois dentist has snagged a 380-pound lemon shark while fishing off the coast of South Carolina.

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Jul 25

Outdoors: Always be ready to adjust when fishing

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No matter how much I fish, there is always that thrill of the big one, when I get so excited I can barely sleep.

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Jul 25

Saltwater anglers required to carry fishing card

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Here I thought I was all ready for my first week of fishing for stripers in Maine.

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Jul 25

Chesapeake Bay fishing: General earns a star

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“Where are the rockfish?” If I had a dollar for every time someone has asked me that in the last 10 days, I’d have $2. Just joking.

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Jul 25

Stuart Wins GJKT

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In what was once billed as the world’s largest fishing tournament, Captain Russell Stuart aboard the “Seafood Kitchen” weighed a 45.75-pound king mackerel on the first day of the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament.  That fish held  top spot for the second day as well, giving Stuart the top prize, a boat, motor and trailer valued at over $38,000.
The two day aggregate (two fish total weight) was won by Captain Jerry Carter on the “Reel Quick” boat.  His prize was a similar baot rig also valued at over $38,000.
351 boats fished the first day of the event, the lowest number of entrants in tournament history – in years past, entries typically bounced around the 1000 mark.  Some blame the economy for the shortfall; others point to tropical storm Bonnie that was brewing to the southeast.  More than a handful of anglers blame the poor handling of a weigh-in/registration fiasco a couple […]

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Jul 24

MinnAqua, Glendalough put on fishing clinic

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While a 5K run, a bean bag toss tournament and more was going on during Battle Lakea s Saturday Wenonga Days schedule, 10 area kids opted instead for a more tranquil time out at Molly Stark Lake in Glendalough State Park — or at least as tranquil as things can get when 10 kids are crowded together on one dock trying to catch fish.

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Jul 24

A simple way to enjoy fishing on Williamson County Lakes

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To the casual observer, anglers fishing from shore on Williamson County Lakes are fishing for whatever comes along.

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Jul 24

Fishermen compete in Elliott Bay Salmon Derby

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Hundreds of anglers were out on water Saturday morning for the second annual Elliott Bay Salmon Derby.

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Jul 24

Remember when we wanted heat

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You have to wonder if these two February guys ice-fishing were dreaming of summer heat as they drilled deep holes on a frozen Wilson Lake.

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Jul 24

Choosing the right fishing line

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In today’s world of fishing lines, there have been many new innovative products coming to fruition in the marketplace for anglers.

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