Dec 11

Fighting over fish: Should commercial walleye fishing be banned?

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Friday, December 11, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. Read more: Local , State , Environment , Water Issue , Fishing , Walleye , Fishing Law , Lawsuit , Commercial Walleye Fishing , Great Lakes , Ban A lawsuit is netting the attention of Michigan fishermen.A Pinconning commercial fisherman Dana Serafin is suing the state for the right to catch walleye.A A It is …

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Dec 11

My Favorite Plastic Worm Is A NetBait T-Mac Plastic Worm

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There are untold numbers of plastic worm manufacturers out there and you can get any color, shape and size you want. Sometimes I think I have tried them all and haul half of them in my boat. For the past two years I have fished one bait about 90 percent of the time.

The T-Mac Worm from NetBait is a straight seven inch worm that comes in a wide variety of colors. I rig them on jig heads, Texas and Carolina style and even fish them weightless. They work well for me.

NetBait T-Mac Plastic Worm Review
My Favorite Plastic Worm Is A NetBait T-Mac Plastic Worm originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, December 11th, 2009 at 11:06:36.
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Dec 10

Angler reels in record catch during storm at Lake Pleasant

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Arizona Game and Fish officials say a Phoenix angler has caught an inland state record striped bass at Lake Pleasant.

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Dec 10

PHOTOS: Jetty Striper Fishing Produces Big Time!

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This shore-bound angler striper report came in this afternoon from Striper Dave. He told me he had an appointment today in the area of Port Republic s

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Dec 10

FWC acts on more protection for sharks

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Dec 10

FWC declares bonefish a saltwater game fish

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Dec 10

FWC approves Atlantic grouper, reef fish protections

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Dec 10

FWC approves rules to help shrimpers protect marine animals, turtles

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Dec 10

Ice-fishing enthusiasts urged to use common sense

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Now that frigid weather has arrived, authorities are warning Indiana residents to use common sense if they venture out onto frozen lakes to go ice-fishing. The head of the state Department of Natural Resources’ law enforcement division says ice-fishing enthusiasts, skaters and others heading out onto frozen lakes could face disaster if they are …

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Dec 10

Catch Brown Trout In Lake Michigan By Fishing the Zone

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Captain Jim Hirt has a method for finding brown trout on Lake Michigan. He says they are controlled by temperature so he looks for temperature zones to catch them. This article explains what a zone is, how to find the right zone, how to fish it and what lures to use.

Do you fish zones for fish? Share your tips and methods in the comment section below.

picture (c) Captain Jim Hirt

Catch Brown Trout In Lake Michigan By Fishing the Zone
Catch Brown Trout In Lake Michigan By Fishing the Zone originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 09:20:35.
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Dec 09

Hardest Fighting Fish

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I realize that there are many fish missing from this list that you may want to vote for. If you have one, let me know and we will develop a another poll to get the list down to some finalists! Next week, I ‘ll take your suggested fish and along with the top votes from this list I’ll create another list! Click on your choice for the hardest fighting fish below.

Which fish is the hardest fighting – pound for pound?
1  Tarpon             
6 Yellowtail
2  Bonefish           
7 Yellowfin
Tuna
3  Grouper           
8 King
Salmon
4  Snapper           
9 Halibut
5  Cod               
10 Wahoo
Hardest Fighting Fish originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Thursday, December 10th, 2009 at 05:19:08.
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Dec 08

Police hook suspected Walmart fishing reel thief

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Cherryville police on Thursday reeled in a man accused of stealing nearly $600 in fishing reels from Walmart.

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Dec 08

News from the Dec. 9-10 Commission meeting

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Dec 07

On Outdoors: Finding gifts for your outdoorsman can be a tricky proposition

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It can be tough for women — who buy most of each year’s Christmas gifts — to come up with some useful presents and stocking stuffers.

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Dec 07

Some Rules May Change in Popular State Campgrounds

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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks Commission will consider a proposal on Dec. 3 to allow check-in until 10 p.m. for same-day reserva

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