Dec 10

How far South for Stripers

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I am planning a trip down to virginia in a few weeks. Does anyone know if I can land a striper down there while I am visiting?

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Dec 10

hard-water fishing

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The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has already received reports of ice fishing activity in several locations across the state.

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Dec 10

Onos Announces TV Sponsorship

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MOBILE, ALABAMA — Ono's Trading Company announced it is title sponsor of Fish the Baja Presented By Ono's an all-new weekly sportfishing show from Me

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Dec 10

Final Month to Join BFT and Have Chance to Win Hells Bay Skiff

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Just one month remains in the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust membership drive with a Hell's Bay Boatworks Lodge Edition Waterman skiff as the grand prize

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Dec 10

Greater Amberjack Recreational Season Wont Close in 2010

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Baton Rouge, La.- Recreational anglers will have the chance to continue to take home their greater amberjack catches in both state and federal waters

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Dec 10

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Will Meet in Franklin County

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TOLEDO, OH – The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, December 15 at 10:15 a.m. at the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Bromfield Administration Building, Auditorium A located at 8995 East Main Street in Reynoldsburg. The meeting, which is open to the public, will immediately follow a brief meeting of the Ohio Water Resources Council which will convene at 10 a.m. at the same location.

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Dec 10

WFN Wants To Share Your Memorable, Funny, Shocking & Amazing Fishing Videos

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DENVER, CO. – The next time you hit the water to fish, be sure to pack your video camera along with your rod, lures and lucky fishing hat. That’s because, WFN: World Fishing Network’s Most Amazing Fishing Videos Contest is offering anglers the chance to have their spectacular, funny, cute, shocking or just plain entertaining fishing videos featured on WFN.

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Dec 10

RFA-FL Files Suit Over Bottom Fishing Closure

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Jacksonville, FL – In October the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) levied harsh criticism at the current Administration when the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) was notified by NMFS Southeast Regional Administrator Roy Crabtree that a 4,800-square mile fishing ban was pending for South Atlantic anglers. At the time, Southeast recreational anglers were expecting the worst in terms of a final ruling by NMFS to implement controversial Amendment 17A, which will ultimately establish a closed area extending from southern Georgia to Cape Canaveral, FL affecting angler harvest and possession of all snapper-grouper species.

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Dec 10

Flats Class TV Announces Falcon Rods Partnership

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St. Petersburg, FL- Flats Class TV is proud to announce its recent partnership with Falcon Rods… the 2011 Flats Class TV season will feature the Falcon Rod product line. The Falcon Rod Company’s reputation as the finest graphite rod builder in the country has long been known in the bass fishing world but now they’re ready to take on the rigors and challenges of saltwater with the help of Flats Class TV!

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Dec 10

Industry veterans announce the formation of The Walleye Federation, (TWF)

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Walleye circles have been buzzing about a “new deal” coming to the walleye world. Details were unleashed when industry veterans, The Bass Federation, (TBF) announced the formation of The Walleye Federation, (TWF) a new organization based on the TBF’s grassroots model successfully used for 40 years.

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Dec 10

“Mr. Crappie” announces distribution changes for 2011

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GARLAND, Texas- Well-known crappie expert Wally Marshall proudly announces the expansion of the distribution of his popular line of Wally Marshall signature series of rods and reels and Mr. Crappie products. As a result, crappie enthusiasts all across the United States will soon be able to find Marshall’s signature rods and reels and Mr. Crappie products at most of their favorite fishing tackle and sporting goods stores.

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Dec 10

Greater Amberjack Recreational Season Won’t Close in 2010

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Baton Rouge, La.- Recreational anglers will have the chance to continue to take home their greater amberjack catches in both state and federal waters off the Louisiana coast throughout the remainder 2010 and into the 2011 season, which starts on January 1. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDFW) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plan to keep the greater amberjack recreational season open for the remainder of the year, as NOAA predicts the quota for the harvest of greater amberjack will not be met.

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Dec 10

WDFW Seeks Voluntary Use of Barbless Hooks on Columbia River

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OLYMPIA – Columbia River anglers who fish for salmon and steelhead will not be required to switch to barbless hooks next year, but state fishery managers are asking them to do it voluntarily.
“Going barbless only makes sense in these fisheries where we’re trying to maximize survival rates for released wild fish,” said Phil Anderson, director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). “Anglers can play an important role in that effort by using barbless hooks.”

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Dec 10

Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Sign Technical Agreement

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KENNESAW, GA – Volvo Penta and Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. have signed a technical agreement for the joint development of control systems for boats with outboard motors.
“We are proud to be working with Volvo Penta,” said Ben Speciale, Yamaha Marine Group President. “As a leader in outboard innovation, we look forward to providing the market with advanced technologies that we know will emerge from the relationship.”

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Dec 10

Final Month to Join BFT and Have Chance to Win Hell’s Bay Skiff

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Just one month remains in the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust membership drive with a Hell’s Bay Boatworks Lodge Edition Waterman skiff as the grand prize to one lucky person who joins.
The Hell’s Bay 18 ft. shallow water skiff, complete with a Yamaha outboard and trailer, valued at $35,000 is BTT’s ultimate trophy in its membership sweepstakes ending Dec. 31.

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