Mar 31

Roanoke River’s Weldon Boating Access Area is refurbished

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RALEIGH, N.C. (March 2) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has opened the newly refurbished Weldon Boating Access Area on the Roanoke River for this year’s striped bass season.
The boat ramp has two lanes, with a third to be added after the water level recedes. A temporary dock, which will be removed after striper season ends, is also scheduled for installation on the site. The site’s lot has been paved and landscaped, and the river bank has been stabilized to decrease erosion.

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Mar 31

Police: Crook with hook tries to reel in cash

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South Carolina authorities said a fishing crook never had a chance to land the big one.

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Mar 31

IFA Redfish Tour, IFA Kayak tour to hit Florida’s west coast

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LIZELLA, Ga. (March 2, 2010) – Anglers from across Florida and surrounding regions will converge on Punta Gorda, Fla., on March 6-7 for the first Florida West Coast Division regular-season tournaments for both the IFA Redfish Tour Presented by Cabela’s and the IFA Kayak FishingTour Presented by Hobie Fishing. Saturday’s IFA Redfish Tour event, which will launch from Laishley Park Marina and Sunday’s IFA Kayak Fishing Tour, are the first of three regular-season tournaments for the Florida West Coast Division, one of six divisions of IFA Tour events running from the Carolinas to Texas.

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Mar 31

New York Bass Federation receives Berkley Conservation award

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 2, 2010) – The Berkley Conservation Institute (BCI) awarded the New York BASS Federation Nation Club Salt City Bassmasters the annual Berkley Angler Conservation Award. The $2000 award was presented at the BASS Federation Nation Appreciation Banquet Feb. 21 in Birmingham, Alabama. BASS Conservation Director Chris Horton made the announcement.

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Mar 31

Atlantic Vermillion Snapper Recreational Season Opens Tomorrow

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The recreational harvest season for vermilion snapper in Atlantic Ocean waters off Florida opens on April 1. Recreational fishing for vermilion snappe

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Mar 31

Manitou Access to Close in Late April

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The Department of Natural Resources' access site on Lake Manitou will be available through the last weekend of April but will close temporarily for an

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Mar 31

Wonder Boys Reclaim Collegiate ATU Invitational Title

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Russellville, Arkansas – The fifth annual Arkansas Tech University Invitational attracted more than 120 collegiate anglers from across the country to

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Mar 31

Bonefish and Tarpon Harvest Begins April 1

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A temporary closure to the recreational harvest of bonefish and tarpon from Florida waters ends on April 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation

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Mar 31

Workshops Offer Chance to Get Involved in Fisheries Management

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Texas Parks & Wildlife Department-Coastal Fisheries Division is hosting a series of workshops on how to get involved in the fisheries management p

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Mar 31

Spiny Lobster Season Closes Tomorrow

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The recreational and commercial harvest season for spiny lobster in Florida waters closes on April 1. The regular season will reopen on August 6. The

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Mar 31

CITY CATCH Childrens Clinic Set for April 10

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The Maryland Chapter of Trout Unlimited in partnership WITH Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks will hold its annual children's fishing

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Mar 31

Gulf Grouper Recreational Season Opens April 1

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The recreational harvest of grouper in all Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida, except in all waters of Monroe County, reopens on April 1. The Florida

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Mar 31

CITY CATCH Children’s Clinic Set for April 10

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The Maryland Chapter of Trout Unlimited in partnership WITH Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks will hold its annual children’s fishing clinic at the Winans Meadow Trailhead of the Gwynns Falls Leakin Park trail on April 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

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Mar 31

Clayton Fishing Guides Host 33rd Annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Trip, Sunday, June 6

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The 33rd annual Take-A-Kid Fishing Trip will be held on Sunday June 6th in Clayton-1000 Islands, NY. The event is sponsored by the Clayton Fishing Guides Association in cooperation with the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. The contest is open to all youngsters ages 10 through 15 on June 6th, regardless of where you live.

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Mar 31

Wired2Fish TV on ESPN2 Starting April 3

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Grand Rapids, Minnesota – Wired2Fish, Inc. (formerly Get Outside Media, L.L.C.) is proud to announce its newest addition aimed at keeping fisherman “wired to fish” with the release of its new 12-week mini-show series, Wired2Fish TV. The show will debut this Saturday, April 3 at 7:26 a.m. (EST) on ESPN2 between World’s Greatest Fishing Show and Barclays Soccer. The second viewing of the first mini-show will air on ESPN2 Sunday, April 4 at 6:26 a.m. (EST) between Pirates of the Flats and World’s Greatest Fishing Show.

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