Latest Fishing News

[11/30/10] Conservation and industry groups team up to bring fishing to military families
In recognition of America's veterans and those who currently serve in the military, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation's (RBFF) Take Me Fishing(TM)campaign has partnered with the Sierra Club's Water Sentinels and the National Military Fish & Wildlife Association (NMFWA) to give families on military installations an opportunity to experience the great outdoors through fishing. Rod and reel manufacturer Zebco donated more than 500 rods and reels to the program, which otherwise would have fallen just short of reaching retail racks. "Supporting this program was a very natural decision for us," said Zebco President Jeff Pontius. "By providing the repurposed rods and reels to military families, we not only have the opportunity to show support for our troops, but also engage new anglers in the sport of fishing."

[11/23/10] Conservation and Industry Groups Team Up to Bring Fishing to Military Families
In recognition of America's veterans and those who currently serve in the military, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation's (RBFF) Take Me Fishing(TM) campaign has partnered with the Sierra Club's Water Sentinels and the National Military Fish & Wildlife Association (NMFWA) to give families on military installations an opportunity to experience the great outdoors through fishing. Rod and reel manufacturer Zebco donated more than 500 rods and reels to the program, which otherwise would have fallen just short of reaching retail racks.

[11/23/10] December Fishing Forecast - Treasure Coast
Here it is December already and the holidays are almost upon us. Where has this year gone? I must say it has been a great year for fishing all along the Treasure Coast. Both inshore and offshore has provided anglers with many great fishing adventures. We went from the coldest winter I can remember to the hottest summer I can think of. Hopefully, this winter will be milder and the fishing great for everyone.

[11/9/10] IU Bass Fishing wins $50,000, second straight regional championship
Nine bass and a knowledge of the home lake meant victory for the IU Bass Fishing Club this weekend. Senior Jesse Schultz and junior Dustin Vaal won their second consecutive FLW Central Regional Championship and $50,000. The memory of last year's success combined with high expectations for the home team were on their minds during the three-day tournament, Schultz said. The two fished against 20 other teams on their home lake, Lake Monroe.

[10/26/10] Gulf reopens to more fishing
NOAA has reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 7,037 square miles of Gulf of Mexico waters about 80 nautical miles south of the Florida panhandle, between the Florida-Alabama state line and Cape San Blas, Fla. This is the 10th reopening in federal waters since July 22. The remaining closed area now covers 9,444 square miles, or about 4 percent of the federal waters in the Gulf. The boundary of the fishery closure has changed 31 times after it was first instituted May 2, at which time it covered about 3 percent (6,817 square miles) of Gulf waters around the wellhead.

[10/25/10] University of Florida Is First Two Time FLW College Fishing Southeast Division Regional Champion
The University of Florida's Jake Gipson and Matthew Wercinski, both of Niceville, Fla., squeaked out a victory, for the second year in a row, at the National Guard FLW College Fishing Southeast Division Regional Championship on Saturday with three bass that weighed 5 pounds, 7 ounces. The Gator duo caught a total of nine bass weighing 38-11 to win a top prize of $50,000, which includes a Ranger boat and outboard wrapped in school colors for the winning club and $25,000 for the school they represent. They have now qualified for the National Guard FLW College Fishing National Championship where they will once again be defending their title.

[10/21/10] FLW Outdoors Announces 2011 American Fishing Series Schedule
FLW Outdoors announced the 2011 FLW American Fishing Series schedule along with the paybacks and entry fees. Pros will be competing for $35,000 and co-anglers will be vying for a new Ranger 177TR with a 90-horsepower outboard. If the angler is Ranger Cup qualified, the pro will also win a new Ranger 198VX with a 200-horsepower outboard and the co-angler will win an additional $5,000. The 2011 American Fishing Series will expand to five divisions - Central, Northern, Southeast, Texas and Western - with the new Western Division replacing the FLW Series Western Division. Each division will consist of four qualifying tournaments with the season culminating with a no-entry-fee championship. We don't know. That's just scary.

[10/19/10] Putting the brakes on more striped bass fishing
Unfortunately, it's getting to be the new norm. For the third consecutive year, the Chesapeake Bay has produced fewer striped bass babies than what is normal. Three years of a nursery being half full, or less. Could it be the weather--massive winter snowstorms followed by runoff? Or water temperature? Could fishing pressure be to blame? Or is myco beginning to take its toll on the adult population and the breeding stock is just vanishing as a result? We don't know. That's just scary.

[10/14/10] Obey the Bassador and Win a Trip to the 2011 Bassmaster Classic
After months of searching, the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is introducing a new member to the Anglers' Legacy(TM) team - The Bassador. This talking fish brings a creative approach to recruiting newcomers to boating and fishing. The Bassador's goal is simple: use witty banter in a series of fun viral videos to sign up as many new people to the Anglers' Legacy program as possible. To sweeten the pot, he's offering up a trip for two to the 2011 Bassmaster Classic in New Orleans as bait. To qualify, anglers simply recruit friends, relatives, co-workers or anyone interested in boating and fishing to take the Anglers' Legacy Pledge. By doing so, they make a promise to introduce someone new to the sport. In return, each new recruit not only broadens the reach of the sport, but also gives the recruiter a greater chance of winning the grand prize.

[10/12/10] 3 lllinois anglers headed to fishing hall of fame
Elected as 2011 Legendary Angler is the late Anthony Portincaso. A Legendary Angler is one who has had a lasting impact benefiting freshwater sport fishing. Portincaso was a regular guest on WGN-AM with Bill Cullerton and was among the outdoors writers who brought us what many consider the "Bibles of Fishing": Fishing Facts and In-Fisherman magazines. Portincaso will always be remembered as a pioneer in advancing sport fishing.

[10/8/10] Victoria Takes In Record $3.2 Million In Fishing Licence Fees
Minister Responsible for Fisheries Joe Helper said the Brumby Labor Government was taking action to improve recreational fishing opportunities and these projects are great examples of how funds derived from the sale of fishing licences are being used to make a real difference.

[10/4/10] Haynes Wins American Fishing Series Event on Pickwick Lake
Pro Randy Haynes of Counce, Tenn., caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 9 ounces Saturday to win the FLW American Fishing Series Southeast Division tournament on Pickwick Lake with a three-day total of 15 bass weighing 63 pounds, 9 ounces. "It's been an exciting day," Haynes said. "Started out the day with my boat breaking down, but was able to catch a limit. I had a back-up plan in case anything went wrong and I am very fortunate to be here now.

[10/1/10] NOAA opens 5,600 square miles of Gulf fishing west of Mississippi River Delta
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has been reopening segments of offshore Gulf waters in stages since July, starting with areas farthest away from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill site. The agency has done seven different openings since July 22. Today's is the fourth in a month.