Apr 30

Want to fish? Nothing to it

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Once upon a time, all that was needed to go fishing was a cane pole and can of worms. A boat and motor was almost considered an extravagance. Those da

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Apr 30

CLINE WINS ON TEXAS LAKE TEXOMA

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DENISON, Texas – Billy Cline of Grapevine, Texas, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® Cowboy Division tournament on Lake Texoma Saturday with a five

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Apr 30

CLARK WINS ON DEGRAY LAKE

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ARKADELPHIA, ARKANSAS – Gary Clark of Sheridan, Arkansas, won the Walmart Bass Fishing League® Arkie Division tournament on DeGray Lake Saturday with

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Apr 30

Fishing: A popular pastime that's a backyard boon for Minnesota

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Just how big is fishing in Minnesota? Big enough that it contributes $4.7 billion to the state's economy every year and attracts 1.4 million licensed

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Apr 30

JIGGING BATTLE IS CONCEDED TO VMC® DOMINATOR™ SERIES JIGS

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Minnetonka, Minnesota – VMC® technology overtakes the jigging world with total domination. The VMC Dominatorâ„¢ Series integrates modern angling technology with premium hooks to provide every angler a jig for any circumstance.

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Apr 30

SNAKE RIVER SPRING CHINOOK FISHERY NEAR LITTLE GOOSE DAILY LIMIT CHANGE

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Action / Species affected: Change of spring/summer chinook daily limit to one fish per day in the Little Goose area fishery.
Locations: Snake River at Texas Rapids Boat Launch (approximately 4 miles upstream of the Tucannon River) to the Corps of Engineers boat launch approximately 1 mile upstream of Little Goose Dam (along the south shore).

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Apr 30

PORT OF SAN DIEGO’S ANNUAL DAY AT THE DOCKS ATTENDED BY THOUSANDS

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After months of planning, exhibitors representing every facet of sportfishing, put the final touches on their booths as the aisles filled with anglers and their families for the Port of San Diego’s 30th Annual Day at the Docks.

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Apr 30

Salmon disaster declared, again – Bizjournals.com

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Salmon disaster declared, againBizjournals.com, NCThe commercial Chinook salmon fishing season will be closed from Cape Falcon, Oregon all the way to the US border with Mexico. Last year, the federal government allocated $170 million in disaster assistance to help commercial fishers and businesses …Senate Committee Approves Three Bills to Restore and Protect … Bay Area IndymediaSalmon season decision expected Wallowa County Chieftain (subscription)Good news for commercial salmon fishermen KCBY.com 11all 107 news articles

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Apr 30

KENTUCKY/BARKLEY LAKES SEE LBL DIVISION OF BFL MAY 2

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GILBERTSVILLE, KENTUCKY – The LBL Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit the Kentucky/Barkley Lakes in Gilbertsville, Kentucky, May 2 for the third of five regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as much as $45,000 in cash, including a top award of $6,000 in the Boater Division.

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Apr 30

We're not fishing around in mosques, FBI says – Detroit Free Press

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We're not fishing around in mosques, FBI saysDetroit Free Press, United States“We just don't do that….we don't go on fishing expeditions.” But in general, “the use of informants, the use of sources is accepted police work,” Arena said. “I'm not going to lie to people and say, we don't do it. We do it with every program…mortgage …Federal prosecutor seeks reports of mosque spying Lansing State Journalall 10 news articles

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Apr 30

Public invited to propose rule changes for 2010-11 recreational fisheries

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OLYMPIA – People with ideas on how to improve the state’s sportfishing rules can submit their proposals to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) through June 1.
Proposals will be evaluated by fishery managers as they develop potential changes to the 2010-11 sport fishing rules. The proposed changes will be available for public review and comment in early September.

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Apr 30

CALIFORNIA WATERSHED RESTORATION GRANT DEADLINE APPROACHING

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The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is soliciting proposals for fisheries restoration projects in California’s coastal watersheds. Proposal packages are due on May 15, 2009. The primary goal of this program is to ensure the survival and protection of coho salmon, steelhead trout, Chinook salmon and cutthroat trout in the state’s coastal watersheds.

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Apr 30

COSTA RICA TRIP LURES MILITARY ANGLERS

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Athens, Alabama…… This years’ Military Bass Anglers will be fishing for a spectacular Grand Prize Trip to Costa Rica to fish for trophy catches. The ‘once in a lifetime fishing vacation’ to Costa Rica is compliments of Early Times Kentucky Whisky and JDC Marketing. The champions will be escorted from the airport to Los Suenos to their Colina two-bedroom, luxury condo, via a private luxury van. They will enjoy two days on the water on a chartered boat to enjoy a fishing trip they won’t soon forget!

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Apr 30

NO FISHING LICENSES REQUIRED MAY 2-3

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of “Free Fishing Days” on May 2 and 3 and experience the great fishing Ohio has to offer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. For these two days only, Ohio anglers may fish in any of the state’s public waters without having to buy a fishing license.

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Apr 30

STEELHEAD TROUT STOCKING

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FINDLAY, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife will be stocking steelhead trout in the Vermilion River on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Fifty-five thousand yearlings will be released at the Vermilion City Boat Launch. These fish were raised in the Division of Wildlife’s Castalia Fish Hatchery. The yearlings are 6-8 inches long when stocked, and will grow to a length of 18 inches by the end of the first year.

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