May 07

Fishing for catfish evokes memories

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I ran into an old friend quite unexpectedly last summer. His name is Ictalurus Punctatus a.k.a. the channel catfish.

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May 07

Freda: Plentiful striped bass as blues exit

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The unprecedented run of spring striped bass continued this week as anglers had no problem getting their limits and releasing many others.

Original post by North Jersey Media Group

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May 07

Fish and Boat Commission to Lift Limits on Beaver County’s Brady’s Run Lake

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Somerset, PA – Anglers visiting Brady’s Run Lake in Beaver County can harvest an unlimited number of fish beginning May 15, the date the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will lift all seasons, sizes and creel limits in preparation of a summer drawdown of the lake.

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May 07

Weekly Fishing Report – 5/6 Weekly Fishing Report

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FISHING REPORT FOR MAY 5, 2010
CENTRAL
Overholser: May 2. Water 66-67 and murky. White bass and striped bass fair to good on minnows, jigs and ghost minnows all over the lake. Catfish slow to fair on chicken liver, gizzards and cut shad. Crappie fair to good. Report submitted by Joey Rushing, game warden stationed in Oklahoma and Canadian counties.

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May 07

Lindy Supports Future Fisherman Foundation

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Lindy Supports Future Fisherman Foundation
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 6, 2010)—Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle has joined forces with the Future Fisherman Foundation (F3) to help foster the sport of fishing for generations to come.

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May 07

“BECOMING AN OUTDOORS-WOMAN” (BOW) DEEP SEA FISHING ADVENTURE

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Time to register for an exciting day of deep sea fishing off New Hampshire’s coast with the N.H. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program on Sunday, June 13, 2010. The event costs $70, which includes instruction, bait and rod rental. Bring your own lunch. A print-and-mail registration packet is now available at http://www.nhbow.com. We will begin accepting applications on Monday, May 10. Registration is first-come, first-served, so sign up soon if you want to go. You must be age 18 or older to participate.

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May 07

Forging a fisherman

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You’ve heard the old Chinese proverb, ‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.

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May 07

NOAA Press Release on Oil Spill

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This press release is just out from NOAA:
“NOAA Fisheries Service modified the boundaries of the closed fishing area to better reflect the current extent of the oil pollution. All commercial and recreational fishing including catch and release is prohibited in the closed area.
The closure will be in effect for 10 days, from May 7, 2010, through 12:01 a.m., local time, May 17, 2010, unless conditions allow NOAA Fisheries Service to terminate it sooner. NOAA Fisheries Service will continue to monitor and evaluate the oil spill and its impacts on Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) fisheries and will take immediate and appropriate action to extend or reduce this closed area. This closed area represents slightly less than 4.5 percent of Gulf of Mexico federal waters. The vast majority of Gulf waters have not been affected by the oil spill and continue to support productive fisheries and tourism activities. This closure is implemented […]

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May 07

Hot Wheels Fishing Team hits the water

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By now, you may have heard of the Hot Wheels Fishing Team. It’s a group of fishermen both handicapped and able-bodied who are bringing the experience of fishing to people with physical disabilities.

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May 07

No Fluke: Electronic logbook for anglers well received

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Peter Sousa of Warwick caught seven striped bass including this 31″ keeper on No Fluke Charters out of East Greenwich Cove.

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May 07

Remembering Mother- Freshwater Fishing

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Cathy Lewandowski tells how she continues the fishing legacy started by her mother – and should make every parent realize how important fishing with their children can be to their future.

Remembering Mother- Freshwater Fishing
Remembering Mother- Freshwater Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, May 7th, 2010 at 07:43:12.
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May 06

Oil Spill Live: A New Orleans Tackle Shop’s Plea; “Fishing Hasn’t Stopped”

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Editor’s Note: Field & Stream Contributing Editor Hal Herring and photographer/ FlyTalk blogger Tim Romano are at the Louisiana coast this week to cover the impact of the oil spill on the region’s sportsmen.

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May 06

The casual summer fishing trip

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It was a family trip in the summer to Nags Head and I decided Ia d spent enough time looking at the souvenir stores with the same tired tee shirts, bobble heads, and jars with witty sayings like a oeAshes of Dead Husbandsa .

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May 06

Fishing Fun Day, Antique Auto Show and an Old Fashioned Picnic held at Wake County Parks in May

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Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. a ‘ Antique Automobiles Come see antique cars displayed on the grounds of Historic Oak View County Park during the annual Antique Automobile Show, sponsored by the Triangle Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America.

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May 06

Oklahoma pro angler lands lake record while fishing Lake Murray

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Professional angler and Oklahoma resident Jeff Kriet caught both a personal best and a lake record large mouth bass this month at Lake Murray when he reeled in a 12.1 lb.

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