Apr 06

Coast Guard Will Present Commendations to Five Louisiana DWF Enforcement Agents

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WHAT: Coast Guard to present Coast Guard Public Service Commendations to LDWF WHEN: Monday, April 5, 2010 Presentation: 2 p.m. Media Availability: I

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Apr 06

Hookin Up With Mariko Izumi Sets Anchor In Philadelphia

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DENVER, CO. – APR. 5, 2010 – WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, today announced this week's episode o

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Apr 06

Going Back to Basics

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I’m thinking of going back. I really am. I’m giving up on all this “look good” fishing and getting back to doing what works. When I look back at how we dealt with and solved fishing and boating problems, it only makes sense… Read more…
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Apr 06

NJ lakes stocked for Saturday start of trout fishing

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For Tim Clancy, April 10 is an important date. ‘Trout season’s the kickoff to the real fishing season,’ Clancy, a director of the 900-member Lake Hopatcong-based Knee Deep Club, said.

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Apr 05

Giant shark fishing in Nantucket

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Cool video of these guys hauling up a 6-8m shark in Nantucket http://fishing.codexfind.com/story.php?title=giant-shark-fishing-in-nantucket

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Apr 05

Three ShareLunkers have race to 500 standing at 497

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Three more Toyota ShareLunkers have been added to the season’s tally, and spawning of the big bass is about to begin at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.

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Apr 05

2009’s Best Spots for Reeling in Trophy-Sized Fish in Ohio

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Columbus, OH – Lake Erie and a dozen inland lakes were among the best places to reel in “Fish Ohio” catches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The “Fish Ohio” program recognized noteworthy catches among 19 fish species in 2009.

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Apr 05

DEC To Host Youth Fishing Program In Albany

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In conjunction with spring break for many Capital Region schools, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) I FISH NY program will conduct a free youth fishing program at the City of Albany’s Six Mile Waterworks April 5-9 from approximately 10 a.m. to 2 p.m each day.

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Apr 05

IFA Kayak Tour Presented By Hobie Fishing Announces Rules Modifications

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LIZELLA, GEORGIA – In its inaugural season, the IFA Kayak Tour Presented by Hobie Fishing continues to meet the needs of anglers from Texas to the Carolinas, this time by announcing modifications to a pair of rules in its premier, kayak-only tournament series. Beginning with the IFA Kayak Tour event on April 18 in Port Lavaca, Texas, and effective throughout the remainder of the 2010 season, all tournament participants will compete using artificial baits only and will not be allowed to use any live, formerly live or prepared baits.

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Apr 05

Georgia Groups Launch Operation to Help Recover State’s Seatrout Population

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A coalition of angler-supported conservation groups, including Coastal Conservation Association Georgia, Georgia Wildlife Federation, Satilla Riverkeeper, Georgia Kayak Fishing, Ogeechee Riverkeeper and Savannah Riverkeeper, is calling on Georgia’s fishermen to ensure the future of one of their favorite catches – the spotted seatrout. Dubbed Operation ROE, the groups are asking their members and the angling public to voluntarily release spotted seatrout over 18 inches long this spring so that more larger fish have a chance to participate in the 2010 spawning season. State biologists and many anglers are concerned that persistently low temperatures this winter caused widespread kills of spotted seatrout.

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Apr 05

April is Crappie Time in Kentucky

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – The warm, sun-drenched days we’re now experiencing in Kentucky signals the start of spring crappie season.
This splendid weather motivates crappie anglers to visit the waters in force. Several Kentucky reservoirs, such as Green River Lake, Cave Run Lake and BarrenRiver Lake, are on the cusp of a crappie boom.

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Apr 05

Trout Stocked the Week of March 29 – April 2, 2010

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The following waters were stocked the week of March 29, 2010.
Anthony Creek
Bear Rocks Lake
Big Clear Creek
Blackwater River
Boley Lake
Brandywine Lake
Brushy Fork Lake
Bullskin Run
Burnsville Tailwaters

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Apr 05

Kids’ Fishing Events Being Held This Spring

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WATERBURY, VT — Here’s a great opportunity for young people to give fishing a try. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department has released a list of more than 60 upcoming fishing events, most of them intended just for kids.

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Apr 05

Hookin’ Up With Mariko Izumi Sets Anchor In Philadelphia

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DENVER, CO. – APR. 5, 2010 – WFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, today announced this week’s episode of Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi sets anchor in Philadelphia, on Monday, April 5, 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. For a complete schedule and additional information visit www.wfn.tv/hookinup.

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Apr 05

Bumphead Parrotfish Headed Toward Federal Protection

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Denver, CO- The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a positive preliminary finding today on a petition by WildEarth Guardians requesting federal Endangered Species Act protection for the Bumphead Parrotfish. With today’s decision, NMFS will now conduct a review as to whether the Parrotfish merits federal protection.

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