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[5/12/08] 9th Annual Kids Fishing Workshop
Panama City held their 9th Annual Kids Fishing Workshop this morning. The fishing event was sponsored by the Panama City Department of Leisure Services and held at the Life Management Center on 15th Street. Moms and dads and kids of all ages fished what's called peace pond, a large pond actually located on the center's property. The fishing extravaganza began this morning at 7 a.m. and ran right up until lunchtime. They were giving away free food, and of course prizes for the young fisherman and fisherwoman.

[5/11/08] Wal-Mart FLW Series: Roy Hawk wins $1 million bass fishing event on Lake Mead
Pro Roy Hawk of Salt Lake City, Utah, caught a five-bass limit weighing 11 pounds, 11 ounces Saturday to win $100,000 in the $1 million Wal-Mart FLW Series® National Guard Western Division tournament on Lake Mead with a four-day catch of 18 bass weighing 41-03.

[5/10/08] State panel imposes strict limits on Valley salmon fishing
Anglers in the Central Valley this year will face the tightest salmon fishing regulations in history after state officials Friday limited the catch to just one stretch of the Sacramento River. The action follows a winter of grim news about Central Valley fall-run chinook, mainstay of the Pacific Coast salmon industry. Biologists expect only about 59,000 chinook to return from the ocean to spawn in Valley rivers, a record low that triggers regulatory action.

[5/9/08] DNR reminds anglers of new and changed fishing regulations
Several fishing regulations have been added or altered for 2008 and anglers need to be aware of the changes before heading out to fish Saturday, May 10, for the statewide walleye opener, said Ron Payer, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries section chief.

[5/8/08] Mike Schmidt's fishing tourney benefits charity
Baseball Hall of Fame member Mike Schmidt has a passion for boats - and a soft spot in his heart for people afflicted with cystic fibrosis. The former Philadelphia Phillies third baseman, who hit 548 home runs during his 18-season career, said the challenges he faced in professional baseball pale compared to those faced by his friends Harris and Debbie Weinstein of Palm Beach Gardens. The Weinsteins' son, Brett, died in 1999 from the chronic disease, which affects about 30,000 Americans. He was 20.

[5/7/08] Adult spring chinook fishing sets the slowest pace in years
Not that it is unexpected, but adult spring chinook fishing has been slow in southwest Washington. Catch rates for boat anglers in the Cowlitz, Kalama, Lewis, Wind, and Drano during the first week of May have been the lowest since at least 2001, according to a state report. Catch rates during this time of year can average up to a fish for every two rods, but the numbers have been much worse.

[5/6/08] New fishing regulations on tap for Otter Tail County area lakes, rivers
As the May 10 fishing opener approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages anglers to visit the DNR Web site to familiarize themselves with the new 2008 Minnesota Fishing Regulations booklet, which went into effect on March 1.

[5/5/08] Fishing Derby coming to Norwell
Norwell Recreation will host the annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 10, at Jacob's Pond on Route 123 in Norwell. The derby is free, is open to all age groups, and will feature prizes in six age groups and a grand prize to the longest fish caught. A kayak will be raffled, and hooks, bobbers and worms will be supplied by Belsan Bait and Tackle of Scituate.

[5/4/08] TC's Rhodes wins fishing title
Koester and his fishing partner, Traverse City's Scott Rhodes, successfully defended their Cabela's Walleye Madness title on Lake Eric last weekend, thanks to harried last-minute catches in the semifinal and final rounds.

[5/3/08] Youth fishing clinics now accepting registrations
Free youth fishing clinics are being offered on May 17 and May 24 by the Clay County Parks and Recreation Department. They will be at Smithville Lake and Rocky Hollow Park. Although there is no charge, space is limited so pre-registration is encouraged. The youths must have a parent or guardian with them during the clinics.

[5/2/08] All salmon fishing banned on West Coast
Salmon fishing was banned along the West Coast for the first time in 160 years Thursday, a decision that is expected to have a devastating economic impact on fishermen, dozens of businesses, tourism and boating.

[5/1/08] Cold still putting a damper on fishing, Michigan DNR says
Cold temperatures along with strong winds put a damper on fishing conditions, but the fish are there and as soon as it warms up and stays that way, fishing will improve, the state Department of Natural Resources says.

[4/30/08] Fishing openers: Dizzying disparity in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Only a stone's throw away, Minnesota and Wisconsin have vastly difference regulations in place for their fishing seasons.

[4/29/08] Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League: Brent Sain wins event on Center Hill Lake
Boater Brent Sain of Manchester, Tenn., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® Music City Division tournament on Center Hill Lake Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 18 pounds, 8 ounces. The victory earned Sain $2,979 plus a $525 Ranger contingency bonus and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Wheeler Lake Regional Championship in Decatur, Ala., Oct. 9-11, where he could ultimately win a new 198VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

[4/28/08] Annual shad fishing tournament is under way at Easton, Pa.
The annual Forks of the Delaware Shad Fishing Tournament and Festival is under way at Easton. Billed as the largest shad fishing tournament in the country, this one draws people from all over the country. Around 700 people are registered. Shad leave the ocean once a year and swim up the Delaware River to spawn. The 26th annual tournament ends Saturday, May 3, with a cookout, festival and parade.

[4/27/08] Wal-Mart FLW Fishing Tournament on Lake Norman
Some 200 pros and 200 co-anglers paired up Friday to compete in the second round of the Wal-Mart FLW fishing tournament on Lake Norman. The field of 200 boats was cut to 10 for the remaining two days of the tournament this weekend based on combined weight of fish caught on days 1 and 2. The winning pro will take home $200K with the winning co-angler receiving $40K.

[4/26/08] Fishing clinic for kids Saturday in Naples
Attention all children in Lee and Collier counties: If you want a free fishing rod and reel, free lessons on how to be a good angler including learning how to bait a hook, all about tackle, casting and more, then get to the Naples Pier on Saturday. That's when the 12th annual Kids Fishing Clinic will take place. The free event pairs fishing experts with children, and, best of all, every child leaves with his or her own rod and reel so they can continue to use the fishing lessons they've learned long after the event is over.

[4/25/08] State may institute fishing ban in protected areas
California may enact a fishing ban in a network of protected marine areas that cover 80 square miles of coastal waters from Half Moon Bay to Mendocino, following a recommendation this week from a state task force. The governor's Marine Life Protection Act Blue Ribbon Task Force released its plan Wednesday, urging the creation of 24 protected areas where fishing and seafood harvesting would be restricted or banned in state waters within 3 miles of shore. The aim is to protect diminishing populations of rock fish, sea lions, abalone, birds and other aquatic life.

[4/24/08] As rivers wind down, focus is on trout fishing lakes opener
Saturday's general lowland lakes fishing opener couldn't have come at a better time. River fishing has slowed to a crawl since the spring chinook fishery closed Monday in the lower Columbia.

[4/23/08] Chinook Salmon Vanish, Taking California Fishing Towns' Income
The lures aren't selling and the charter-boat appointment book is empty at Peggy Beckett's fishing shop in Half Moon Bay, California. Officials called off the chinook salmon fishing season in California and parts of Oregon this month for the first time. About 90 percent of Beckett's income went with it.

[4/22/08] Saltwater-fishing license may get N.J. off hook with feds, Del.
If New Jersey institutes a saltwater fishing license, it will try to work out arrangements with neighboring states including Delaware and New York so anglers don't get hit with multiple fees. In southern New Jersey, this would be especially important in the Delaware Bay. Every spring, hundreds of New Jersey boats head to Delaware to catch drum fish. Every fall, Delaware boats head to the New Jersey side to catch striped bass off the rips in Cape May Point.

[4/21/08] Governor's Fishing Opener at Lake Wapogasset, Polk County
The 43rd Governor's Fishing Opener, officially kicking off Wisconsin's game fishing season, will take place May 3 at Lake Wapogasset in Polk County. Gov. Jim Doyle is invited. Also fishing at the event will be local legislators and officials, media, and Matt Frank, Department of Natural Resources secretary, and Mike Staggs, state Fisheries Chief.

[4/20/08] Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo uses lure of tweaking its format to attract anglers
Spring is a busy time in South Florida, especially for saltwater tournament anglers, who seemingly have a choice of events every weekend. The oldest of them all is the Pompano Beach Fishing Rodeo, which will be held for the 43rd year May 15-16 out of Alsdorf Park on 14th Street in Pompano Beach.

[4/19/08] Middletown plans Kids' Fishing Derby
The township Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department will hold its annual Kids' Fishing Derby from 9 to 11:45 a.m. April 26 at Shadow Lake in Stevenson Park, West Front Street in Lincroft. The derby is open to children ages 7-14, who must be accompanied by an adult and must provide their own bait and tackle. Cost is $8 per person, and registration is required. Check-in is at 9 a.m. followed by fishing from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

[4/18/08] USA. Stren Series: Otto Defoe leads bass fishing event on Santee Cooper
Pro Ott Defoe of Knoxville, Tenn., caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 6 ounces Thursday to retain the lead in the Stren Series Southeast Division tournament on Santee Cooper. With a two-day catch of 10 bass weighing 50-04, he now holds a 4-pound, 5-ounce lead over second place pro Mike Jackson of San Mateo, Fla., who managed to haul in a total of 10 bass weighing 45-15 during the first two days of competition.

[4/17/08] Columbia salmon fishing season closed
PORTLAND - Due to ideal fishing conditions and higher than expected catch rates, Oregon and Washington fishery managers decided Wednesday to close all sport fishing for spring chinook in the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam effective 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 21. The season was initially scheduled to end April 30.

[4/16/08] State regulators bans salmon fishing along California coast
State wildlife regulators voted to ban recreational salmon fishing off the California coast this year to protect declining chinook stocks in the Central Valley. Tuesday's unanimous vote by the Fish and Game Commission follows last week's decision by federal regulators to close the California coast and most of Oregon to commercial and sport salmon fishing.

[4/14/08] Hardin Wins Bass Fishing League Mississippi Division Event on the Tombigbee Waterway
Boater Darrell Hardin of Cordova, Tenn., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League? Mississippi Division tournament on the Tombigbee Waterway Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 17 pounds even. The victory earned Hardin $4,105 and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Wheeler Lake Regional Championship in Decatur, Ala., Oct. 9-11, where he could ultimately win a new 198VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

[4/13/08] Sarasota native brings gift of fishing to troops in Iraq
Operation: Catch Fish is an idea born from an afternoon of fishing. Mercurio, host of the popular "Professional Tarpon Tournament Series," and his friend, Col. Terry Sopher, were taping a fishing show for Mercurio's series on Sun Sports network. Sopher asked Mercurio if he might consider taping a fishing show in Iraq.

[4/12/08] State panel to vote on drastic California salmon fishing cutback
Central Valley residents next week may lose the opportunity, for the first time in history, to catch a mighty king salmon in their local rivers. The state Fish and Game Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday on drastic cutbacks in recreational fishing for fall-run king salmon, also known as chinook, in response to a steep decline in the species last year. It is also likely to close recreational fishing on the ocean.

[4/11/08] Coastal salmon fishing all but banned for year
SEATTLE - Fishery managers on Thursday all but shut down salmon fishing in the ocean for 2008, a move that will likely trigger restrictions for sport fishermen in California rivers and streams. The Pacific Fishery Management Council banned fishing off the California and Oregon coasts, with the exception of a very limited recreational catch.

[4/10/08] Fond du Lac Festivals, McDonald's will host 2008 Family Fishing Tournament
Fond du Lac Festivals and McDonald's will host the 2008 free Family Fishing Tournament during Walleye Weekend. Family members will have a chance to fish together during the event to be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 7, and from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 8.

[4/9/08] Fishing report By Colorado Division of Wildlife
Big Thompson River -- Flows below Lake Estes were 58.8 cfs on April 5 and the water generally is clear. Fly fishermen have reported some periods of midge activity with dry flies being a good choice on less-windy days, Stuck in the Shucks, Eric's Hi-Vis Midge and Sprouts in sizes 18-22 have been effective. For nymphs midge patterns, Brassies, Tailwater Tinys and Miracle Nymphs will work well. Baetis nymphs are getting active, so PH Pheasant Tails, Copper Johns and BH Baetis Nymphs in sizes 18-22 are a good bet. The river can become a bit crowded around the primary access points; please give other anglers enough room. In the non catch-and-release section below the Waltonia bridge, salmon eggs have been an effective bait. Inquire in Estes Park for more details.

[4/9/08] Lake Fishing Report by Ed Druml: Adapt to overcome high water
The lake levels have continued to rise this past week. Bull Shoals is now 32 feet and Norfork is 27 feet over pool. The dams are doing the job they were designed to do and we have to adapt. These high-water conditions are going to remain with us for the next several months. The fish will adjust to their new environment and we have to change our tactics accordingly. "We did it this way last year," will not work now.

[4/8/08] Andries Wins Bass Fishing League Okie Division Event on Lake Eufaula
Boater Walter Andries of Coweta, Okla., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League? Okie Division tournament on Lake Eufaula Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 22 pounds, 5 ounces. The victory earned Coweta $4,012 and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Lake Ouachita Regional Championship in Mount Ida, Ark., Oct. 23-25, where he could ultimately win a new 198VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck. Andries caught his bass flipping a jig in water near the dam.

[4/7/08] Tournament anglers hoping weather cooperates
Let's hope the mixed weather conditions Nassau County experienced this week did not deter anglers visiting Amelia Island during their spring break. Rain is predicted for today; hopefully this will not affect our local anglers fishing The Florida Times-Union Spot tournament. Those planning to fish this event will have an incoming tide all morning.

[4/6/08] Clothes on (for now), gloves off in fight over topless fishing
Nikki Szrejder is a sprightly, 37-year-old exotic dancer from Poland. Harold Coombes was her landscaper and a tournament fisherman who happened to captain his own charter on the side. From that chance friendship, forged in a dour economy that has taken equal toll on topless dancers and charter fishermen, an idea was born.

[4/5/08] Clothes on (for now), gloves off in fight over topless fishing
Nikki Szrejder is a sprightly, 37-year-old exotic dancer from Poland. Harold Coombes was her landscaper and a tournament fisherman who happened to captain his own charter on the side. From that chance friendship, forged in a dour economy that has taken equal toll on topless dancers and charter fishermen, an idea was born.

[4/4/08] Wildwoods Boat & Fishing Expo
The show will also include a Fishing Expo with exhibitors displaying and selling the latest fishing tackle, rods, reels and accessories. There will be fishing workshops and seminars held on all three days to help educate the fisherman in all of us. An outdoor boat marketplace will be open on the Wildwoods Convention Center's parking lot at Montgomery Avenue. Here you will find numerous used boats for sale, if the newest models fall outside of your budget.

[4/3/08] DNR makes purchasing youth fishing licenses easier
At the request of several sportfishing organizations, the Department of Natural Resources has announced changes that will make it easier to purchase a youth fishing license. Youth fishing licenses, for anglers under the age of 17, are voluntary and cost $2.

[4/2/08] Apalachicola National Forest will Host 5th Annual Kid's Free Fishing Derby
The fifth Annual Kid's Free Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Apalachicola National Forest, will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Derby Pond in Bristol, FL. This free event is open to all children from the ages of 1 to 16 years, and accompanied by an adult. Wakulla Ranger District staff will be available to assist and help educate children about the wise use of fisheries resources.

[4/1/08] 4.2 Know the latest in fishing regulations
It's going to be tricky for the recreational fisher to keep up to date with the fishing regulations this year.

[3/31/08] DNR system crash slows fishing license sales
Todd Schaller, conservation warden supervisor from the Wisconsin Department of National Resources service center in Oshkosh, said the system malfunctioned at 10 a.m. because the system was bombarded with the start of the sale of spring turkey permits. The system is new this year, because the state is contracting with a new company.

[3/30/08] Boat-fishing season begins this week on Loch Raven Reservoir
The boat-fishing season on Loch Raven Reservoir begins Friday and runs through the end of November, the Baltimore Department of Public Works has announced.

[3/29/08] Wal-Mart FLW Series: Scott Lunsford leads bass fishing event on Wheeler Lake
Pro Scott Lunsford of Calhoun, Ga., caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 7 ounces Friday to capture the lead in the $1 million Wal-Mart FLW Series® BP Eastern Division tournament on Wheeler Lake. With a three-day catch of 15 bass weighing 43-01, he holds a 1-pound, 1-ounce lead over his closest competitor, Ramie Colson Jr. of Cadiz, Ky., heading into the final day of competition.

[3/28/08] 2008 Treasure Coast Fishing Tournament Calendar
In its first year of operation, his Treasure Coast Flats Circuit kicked down the door to the inshore fishing tournament world for the family-level inshore angler. He had an inkling the then 8-tournament TCF Circuit would be well-received. But even he didn't dream of seeing first-year Circuit participation by 175 anglers.

[3/27/08] First Nations concerned over proposed floating fishing lodge
The proposal to place a luxurious 23-room floating sports -fishing lodge in the Fraser River near Chilliwack next fall has been caught in the policy crossfire of a much larger issue.

[3/26/08] New state program withholds hunting, fishing privileges for 'deadbeat' parents
When Rachel Miller got a child-support check for more than $14,000 last fall, she never would have guessed the long-awaited money appeared because the father of her two sons likes to hunt white-tail deer.

[3/25/08] Tribe says water legislation would violate its fishing rights
An American Indian tribe says bills pending in the Legislature to regulate high-volume water withdrawals would violate its rights by reducing fish populations in some rivers and streams.

[3/24/08] Shawnee Muskie Hunters Fishing Club Sponsors the Areas Largest Muskie Tournament
To cure that spring fishing fever, no one has to worry themselves with a long trip to Northern Minnesota to catch a Muskie, the greatest fresh water trophy fish in North America. One of the best kept secrets in the St. Louis area is only a short two hours away. Lake Kinkaid, in Southern Illinois, is one of the top muskie fisheries in the United States.

[3/23/08] Fishing license change hooks a problem
On Sept. 1, Alabama's annual fishing licenses will change from being good for one year after purchase to being good from Sept. 1 to Aug. 31. Alabama's hunting licenses are already sold that way and that's a good thing. Hunters can purchase a license that is valid throughout an entire season that begins in September with dove hunting and ends the following April with turkey hunting.

[3/22/08] Judge: Limits adequate to protect chinook
Salmon-fishing limits in Puget Sound are adequate to protect threatened chinook, a federal judge in Seattle ruled Friday, disappointing some conservationists who had sued for more restrictive fisheries. "This decision is a devastating blow," said Kurt Beardslee, of the Wild Fish Conservancy of Duvall.

[3/21/08] Program to teach basics of canoeing and fishing
Interested in the basics of fishing, canoeing and fishing from canoes? If so, you're invited to attend a program offered by The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries on May 3 in Gloucester -- but you are asked to register for the $15, Canoe-Fishing Workshop by April 5.

[3/20/08] Fishing | So-so opening for Columbia chinook
"The Sunday opener was fair from I-5 to the I-205 Bridge, and the trollers using herring in 15 to 20 feet of water did better than those who anchored up," said Bryan Nelson at Three Rivers Marine and Tackle in Woodinville. "It is still kind of early in the season, and I would say it was about a fish per every other boat with some guides taking two or three fish."

[3/19/08] Tarpon Fishing Seminar In Brandon Wednesday
Capt. Tommy Ziesmann, aka "Tommy Z" of Action Charters will present a free tarpon fishing seminar Wednesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Boater's World, 9931 Adamo Drive in Brandon.

[3/18/08] Christie Wins Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League Event On Grand Lake
Boater Jason Christie of Park Hill, Okla., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® Okie Division tournament on Grand Lake Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 21 pounds, 8 ounces. The victory earned Christie $4,444 plus a $784 Ranger contingency bonus and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Lake Ouachita Regional Championship in Mount Ida, Ark., Oct. 23-25, where he could ultimately win a new 198VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

[3/17/08] Oceanic sharks worldwide at serious risk from high-seas fishing, rising demand for shark products
Oceanic shark populations worldwide are declining from destructive high-seas commercial fishing practices and a rising global demand for shark products (mainly fins and meat), with some shark populations severely depleted and only a few stable or recovering, according to a comprehensive new book co-edited by shark experts from the Pew Institute for Ocean Science, published by Blackwell Publishing, and being released today.

[3/16/08] IF&W Fishing Report: Various fishing techniques bring success on the ice
Having observed many anglers over the years using different angling techniques to catch fish through the ice, I sometimes wonder what they will think of next in their pursuit of landing a trophy. Each geographic area of the United States has its own contribution to the variety of tackle used to ice fish. In the state of Maine, I have seen several unique ice fishing implements.

[3/15/08] IF&W Fishing Report: Various fishing techniques bring success on the ice
Having observed many anglers over the years using different angling techniques to catch fish through the ice, I sometimes wonder what they will think of next in their pursuit of landing a trophy. Each geographic area of the United States has its own contribution to the variety of tackle used to ice fish. In the state of Maine, I have seen several unique ice fishing implements.

[3/14/08] Salmon Collapse Cancels Early Fishing
Fisheries managers have canceled the early season of ocean fishing for chinook salmon off the coast of Oregon and Northern California because of a collapse of stocks in California rivers.

[3/13/08] Threat of closing jolts fishing industry
The grim prospect of a total shutdown of ocean salmon fishing in California and Oregon is forcing anglers, merchants and food servers who rely on the once-thriving fishery to reassess their lives and futures.

[3/12/08] Fly-Fishing for Trout by John Berry: Fundraising slated to benefit Hada family
Duane Hada is a well-known and respected local guide and outdoor artist. His wife Marlene is a school teacher and talented fly fisher in her own right. They have a precious daughter, McKenzie. I have personally known them for over 20 years. Their art gallery is four blocks from my home in downtown Cotter. They are loving and generous people.

[3/11/08] USA. Nicholas Turner wins Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League event on Lake Martin
Boater Nicholas Turner of Jones, Ala., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League® Dixie Division tournament on Lake Martin Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 15 pounds, 4 ounces. The victory earned Turner $3,990 plus a $704 Ranger contingency bonus and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Wheeler Lake Regional Championship in Decatur, Ala., Oct. 9-11, where he could ultimately win a new 198VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

[3/10/08] Panel to consider ban on California salmon fishing
A key federal advisory panel this week is expected to begin considering an unprecedented ban on salmon fishing in California in response to an alarming collapse of a signature fishery. Salmon populations are depressed from the Bay Area to Washington state, but the problem is particularly acute for California's most productive run - the Sacramento River fall run, which produces more than 80 percent of the salmon caught off the California coast.

[3/9/08] Fly Fishing Expo has wide range of displays
Tom Helgeson's Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo opens Friday for a three-day run at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel.

[3/8/08] USA. Robbie Dodson leads Stren Series bass fishing event on Norfolk lake
Pro Robbie Dodson of Harrison, Ark., caught a four bass weighing 7 pounds, 8 ounces Friday to widen his lead in the Stren Series Central Division tournament on Norfork Lake. With a two-day catch of eight bass weighing 18-04, he holds a 3-pound, 9-ounce lead over his closest competitor heading into the final day of competition.

[3/7/08] Kids fly fishing clinic March 15
On Saturday, March 15, the Wilderness Unlimited Foundation (WUF) and the Northern California Council Fly Fishing Federation (NCCFFF) will sponsor a youth fly fishing clinic.

[3/6/08] Fly-Fishing: It's time to ban commercial striper angling
It's a delicious feeling to be just a few weeks away from a new fishing season. If you're among those whose plans for 2008 include fly-fishing for striped bass, you may be interested in some recent news.

[3/5/08] Bass Pro is fishing for names
Anybody with an idea should drop by the main aquarium in the store at Interstate 70 and Missouri 291 and fill out an entry form. The winner, who will be announced March 16, will receive a Bass Pro Prize Package of merchandise.

[3/4/08] Fishing and shelter licenses valid to end of April
A legislative change effective Aug. 1, 2007 extended the expiration date of 2007 fishing licenses for resident and nonresident anglers through April 30, 2008, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Any stamps or tags to harvest particular species also are valid through April 30, 2008.

[3/3/08] Huge catches at Open Beach Fishing Championship
THE Open Beach Fishing Championship, based in Bridlington over the weekend, went very well with some superb catches being brought to the scales.

[3/2/08] Outdoors notebook: Fishers of Men tournament next on fishing circuit
The Tennessee West Division of Fishers of Men will hold its first tournament of the season on March 15 at Pickwick Landing State Park.

[3/1/08] Duncan's invention paying off Bass fishing class
Randy Duncan, of Greenhill, owner of Duncan Bags and inventor of the Just Keepers tournament weigh-in bag, is a hero in the eyes of professional fishing guide and angler Chris Jackson, owner of Fish-N-Grins Freshwater Adventures in Guntersville.