Jul 16

LDWF AND LOUISIANA WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES COMMISSION ANNOUNCE LARGE-SCALE OPENING TO RECREATIONAL FISHING

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In a news release on July 14, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced significant openings to recreational fishing.  With this action, approximately 86 percent of recreational fishing in Louisiana were opened effective July 14.
“‘The measures taken today by the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will allow recreational anglers, including recreational shrimping, crabbing and fishing, to resume,’ said LDWF Secretary Robert Barham.  ‘While I am pleased and fully support today’s action, I caution all fishermen to exercise caution while fishing in areas closed to commercial fishing.’
This opening includes licensed charter boat guides and bait fishermen or dealers who harvest for and sell to recreational fishermen exclusively.
Recreational fishing is being allowed subject to continual testing and monitoring, as this activity is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.  To date the Environmental Protection Agency?s near shore water tests have shown chemical […]

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Jul 15

Missing pole has its own fishing tale worth telling

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Being an outdoor writer, you hear a lot of fish tales. But even by most standards, this one’s a keeper.

Original post by Statesman Journal

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Jul 15

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Journal/ Sam Green Cindy Coleman displays some of her artwork for the ‘Spectacular Zoo Show’ that will be at the Sideshow Emporium & Gallery in Dolores.

Original post by Cortez Journal News

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Jul 15

Dominate the Pro Bass Tour with Activision’s Rapala Pro Bass Fishing

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Experience pro tournament fishing action like never before. July 15, 2010 Minneapolis, MN – July 15, 2010 –Activision, Inc.

Original post by IGN complete

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Jul 15

ICAST 2010: New Product Showcase winners

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This year’s New Product Showcase was more competitive than ever with 210 exhibiting companies entering 750 tackle products and accessories into the competition.

Original post by ESPN

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Jul 15

Nonprofit helps veterans cope with post-war issues

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A group of Vietnam veterans from Modesto, Calif., ran the Green River with Rivers of Recovery in late June.

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Jul 15

Family Fishing Night in Papillion

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It’s a prefect opportunity for people who have never fished or haven’t fished in years.

Original post by WOWT-TV Omaha

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Jul 15

Fishing the North Coast: Where are the salmon?

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Skipper Phil Glenn of Celtic Charter Service, right, along with his client Josh from Humboldt County display a couple halibut that were caught on Saturday off the coast of Eureka.

Original post by Times-Standard

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Jul 15

Teenage fisherman survives spearing himself in the chest

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Painful: Tom shows off the float that speared him in the chest, breaking in half as he tried to pull it out An angler was rushed to hospital with a collapsed lung after a million-to-one freak fishing accident.

Original post by Western Daily Press

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Jul 15

Breathtaking: Spear fishing without scuba gear

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Loading… 1 of 2 photos: Atil Tosun of Virginia Beach practices breath-holding techniques underwater during the Mid-Atlantic Long Fins Club’s practice at Dive Quarters in Virginia Beach on Thursday, July 8, 2010.

Original post by The Virginian-Pilot

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Jul 15

Fishing around: Weekend worked wonders

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His name is Jeff and he just looks like a fisherman, you know? Raw-boned and hard, tough as whit leather.

Original post by CapeCodOnline.com

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Jul 14

Best Summer Bass Fishing Websites

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The best way to learn better tips and tactics for hot summer bass fishing is to jump online! Harness the power of the Internet to help you catch more fish during June, July and August, even on the hottest “dog days” of summer.

Original post by Associated Content

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Jul 14

ICAST: Keeping secrets tough in digital age

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The guard standing outside the door of the New Product Showcase at the 2010 ICAST convention in Las Vegas wasn’t wearing a gun, but, with the badge and uniform, cross-armed, “Make my day, punk” stance and lumberjack build, he didn’t need one.

Original post by ESPN

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Jul 14

Program helps ill kids forget their struggles through fishing

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For kids with serious illnesses, every day is a fight. But, organizers of the C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation’s Fishing Kids Program set up a annual event so that some children get the chance to forget their struggles and just be kids with the help of a tackle box and reel.

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Jul 14

Two new economical WaveSpin tangle-free reels to be premiered at ICAST fishing tackle trade show

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Like its four predecessors WaveSpin\’s newest and economical ZTR 1500 & 3000 reels make loops irrelevant eliminating tangles and bird nests; backed with the same great performing spool design and drag systemthat has made WaveSpin a success.

Original post by FishingWorld

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