Jul 27

The World’s Largest Sportfishing Trade Show Lives Up to Its Reputation

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Las Vegas Convention Center – July 15, 2011 – From exhibitors to buyers to outdoor media, 7,000 representatives from the global sportfishing community converged on the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., July 13 – 15, for the world’s largest sportfishing trade show. The 54th International Convention of […]

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Jul 27

Skates collected for museuma s breeding project

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Staff photo by CAROL HARVAT Laura Magdeburger, an aquarist at the Calvert Marine Museum, and Doug Poole of the SharkPoole experience release a female clearnose skate that was with the museum’s breeding program but would not mate with male skates.

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Jul 27

Fishing gear free to rent in Prince George

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The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC , the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Tourism BC and the Angler’s Atlas have joined forces to create the Go Fish BC! Rod Loan Program which will help promote sport fishing in Northern BC.

Original post by Prince George Free Press

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Jul 27

Book with message wins award

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Surrounded by fans: Hillcrest Elementary School Grade 4 student Mirella Ramsay is surrounded by classmates as she learns that she is the winner of the third annual School District #83 Kids Fishing Story Contest.

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Jul 27

Maximum size limit of 14″ for kokanee at Cle Elum Lake and Cooper Lake

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Action: Adopt a maximum size limit of 14 inches total length for retention of kokanee (landlocked sockeye salmon) in Cle Elum Lake and Cooper Lake.
Effective date: Immediately through Oct. 31, 2011.

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Jul 27

Fishing for summer chinook, sockeye salmon to close July 18 on sections of Columbia River

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OLYMPIA – After a month of red-hot catch rates, sport fishing for adult summer chinook and sockeye salmon will close Monday (July 18) on various sections of the Columbia River to hold harvest levels within allowable limits.

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Jul 27

GreenFish Ambassador Team and GreenFish Gives Expansion

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GreenFish, the first apparel brand completely dedicated to promoting a lifestyle of sustainable fishing, today announced a significant expansion to its Ambassador team , adding over 20 new ambassadors with multiple backgrounds and from all over the globe.

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Jul 27

Skykomish River closes to chinook retention

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Action: Close chinook salmon retention on the Skykomish River.
Effective date: July 23 through July 31, 2011.
Species affected: Chinook salmon
Location: Skykomish River from the mouth upstream to the Wallace River.

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Jul 27

Singing in the rain? How ’bout some bass fishing in the rain.

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Ever fish a farm pond for bass during a pouring rain? The family pond out near Franklin is one of my favorite places to get into the water and wade my way around the shoreline and channel, casting a plastic frog or buzzbait in search of feeding bass.

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Jul 27

Tips for Grasshopper Fly Fishing

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Just because the hot days of summer signal that the mayfly season is mostly behind us doesn’t mean that fly fishing has entered the “doldrums.” […]

Original post by Misc. Fishing Forums | Fishing news

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Jul 27

New shark rules take big bite out of anglers’ wallets

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Kevin Schultze said he and Joseph Schultze, both of Milton, caught this sand tiger shark last Monday afternoon in the surf off Herring Point at Cape Henlopen State Park.

Original post by Delaware Online

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Jul 27

Scented Baits

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Just stumbled across this on www.lockettluresoutlet.com. They have 4oz bottles of scent in herring, shrimp, and squid for only $8.99. They also have

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Jul 27

Necessary Ice Fishing Gear

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Ice fishing is a popular wintertime sport, and can be a rewarding day on the ice.

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Jul 27

Bristol Bay mine project means jobs for Alaska natives

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By Greg Anelon I recently read a guest commentary in The Oregonian, “Bristol Bay mine could harm Oregonians’ jobs” , in which an Ashland-based sport fishing guide opposed the Pebble Project in southwest Alaska.

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Jul 26

Trolling Circle Hooks for Sailfish

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There are good reasons to do so, and with a few changes in rigging and strategy, you’re likely to see your catches go up, not down.

Original post by Florida Sportsman

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