Nov 04

EPA rejects proposed ban on lead sinkers, fishing tackle

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A proposal to ban lead fishing tackle to protect birds and other wildlife has been shot down by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Original post by Freerepublic.com

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Nov 04

Fishing clinic held for migrant youth

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Forty-five young people ignored the “No Fishing” sign and cast their baited lines into the marina waters of Port of the Islands.

Original post by Coastal Breeze News

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Nov 04

Fish Records Made to Be Broken a ” Or Not

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It is a good thing that the success of a fishing season is not gauged by the number of state fishing records that are broken.

Original post by Salt Lake Tribune

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Nov 04

‘Is There Good Trout Fishing in Winter?’

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Some of us pack away our rods and reels and forget about our fly collections when snowflakes first appear.

Original post by MidCurrent

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Nov 04

Cypress: Daiwa Ribbon Cutting

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From the good folks at the city of Cypress: The Daiwa Corporation has officially relocated to the City of Cypress and held a festive ribbon cutting event on Thursday, October 21, 2010.

Original post by Red County, California

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Nov 04

Hookin Up Host Izumi Guests on GAOT This Week

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Host of "Hookin' Up" on WFN – Mariko Izumi With her rod, reel and bikini packed, Mariko Izumi is once again traveling the globe in pursuit of fishy a

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Nov 04

Vermonts first Bassmaster Classic qualifier

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New Bassmaster Classic qualifier Sean Alvarez is the first to hail from Vermont. Now, only Wyoming, North Dakota, Hawaii and Alaska have yet to send

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Nov 04

The Skunk and the Ghost Fish

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An angler’s skunk may stink only metaphorically, but it can be every bit as unpleasant as an encounter with the actual Pepe Le Pew.

Original post by Bay Weekly

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Nov 04

No. 50, coming up

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One of the 200 so-called “weekend” anglers competing Nov. 3-6 on Alabama’s Lake Guntersville will become 2010 Bassmaster Classic qualifier No. 50.
The boater-division winner of the 2010 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship will win the right to compete in the Feb. 18-20 Classic on the Louisiana Delta out of New Orleans.

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Nov 04

Western Outdoor News Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Set to Begin

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CABO SAN LUCAS (Los Cabos) – The 12th Annual Western Outdoor News/Yamaha Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament is set to begin later today.
Many of the expected 120 teams have already arrived to celebrate the 12th year of this two-day tournament, billed as the richest tuna event in the world. Off to a great beginning, the teams have been greeted by ideal weather, as well as catch reports of some huge tuna weighing 351.5 pounds, 313 pounds, and six cow-sized yellowfin tuna weighing over 200 pounds; all were caught in the waters off of San Jose del Cabo during the past few weeks.

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Nov 04

Hookin’ Up Host Izumi Guests on GAOT This Week

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Host of “Hookin’ Up” on WFN – Mariko Izumi
With her rod, reel and bikini packed, Mariko Izumi is once again traveling the globe in pursuit of fishy adventures on Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi, on WFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network. Beginning November 1, at 7:30 pm ET, and airing every Monday night, Mariko will show viewers how to have fun on and off the water on their next fishing vacation. She stops by and talks with the guys about her new season and where she’s headed next. www.wfn.tv

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Nov 04

J.M. Smucker Company Expands FLW Partnership

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MINNEAPOLIS – FLW Outdoors and The J.M. Smucker Company announced they have extended their long-standing partnership. The alliance not only underscores the importance of non-endemic sponsors to tournament fishing, but also illustrates the growth of fishing and outdoors enthusiasts as a significant segment of the marketplace. Folgers®, Dunkin Donuts® Retail Coffee, Jif®, Crisco® and Smucker’s® will be the brands highlighted. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Nov 04

The Billfish Foundation Hosts Sportfishing and Science Panel

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is giving anglers from Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean islands an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and researchers on Wednesday, Nov. 3, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Club Nautico de San Juan, in San Juan, PR.

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Nov 04

A great outdoor deal is slashed to half price

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PHOENIX — During these tough economic times there is a fun way to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your outdoor recreational dollars – you can purchase a 2010 annual fishing license or a 2010 annual urban fishing license for half price during November and December.

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Nov 04

Boating and Fishing Education Grants Now Available from RBFF

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) announced the availability of boating and fishing education grants for 2011. RBFF’s National Youth Fishing & Boating Initiative, which expands on the organization’s boating and fishing education outreach efforts, is encouraging youth-focused organizations to apply by December 27, 2010.

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