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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Jul 24

Southbbound Key West fishing report July 24th

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July 24, 2010 There are a few signs of life offshore over the last few days, but still not normal for July. I’m thinking we’re going to have a late r

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Jul 24

Adam Blauert: Jim Stuart says, ‘Follow me to the fish’

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Contrary to what you might think, I’m not an expert on “all things outdoors.” I’m just a guy who likes trying new things and writing about them.

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Jul 23

Small lures used for hot weather fishing

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It’s one of fishing’s axioms – when the action is slow, go small. The dog days of late July and August usually result in a downturn of fishing success, but many veteran anglers meet the challenge by switching to little baits and lures.

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Jul 23

Oxbow lakes can offer good fishing

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AS HOT AND SULTRY as it is this time of the year, the best places I can think of to fish are those places that used to be running streams, if I fish at all.

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Jul 23

‘Deadliest Catch’ star Hillstrand enjoys a day of Lake Erie walleye fishing

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Johnathan Hlilstrand, star of the “Deadliest Catch” television show on Discovery, celebrates catching his first Lake Erie walleye on Monday with Fishful Thinking first mate Bob Swiney Jr.

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Jul 23

Missouri Angler Breaks State and World Records with 130-pound Blue Catfish

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By Dan Zarlenga – It’s not every day you go out to fish on the waters of the Missouri River and come back swimming in a media frenzy.

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Jul 23

Kids to reel in prizes at the Oak Island Pier

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The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department will hold a kids fishing derby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oak Island Pier .

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Jul 23

Floridas gulf red snapper sport season closes July 24

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The recreational harvest season for red snapper in all waters of the Gulf of Mexico off Florida closes on July 24. This closure was established to lim

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Jul 23

New Research Shows How Anglers and Boaters Use Social Media

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today revealed new research that helps define the impact of anglers and boat

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