Archive for February, 2007

Bon Chovy Fishing Report

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

Fishing has remained solid over the last couple weeks since our last report. We have done very well in Vancouver harbour for some nice quality fish into the mid teens. Our two charters in the last week have produced multiple keepers on both trips. (Read more)

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Splendid Splinter could tie a fly, too

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

“Even though he’s a Wyoming guy, he came here and became a New Englander”
With a bat in his hand, Ted Williams was feared by pitchers. Give him a fishing rod and reel and he was a threat to anything with gills. via Telegram & Gazette/Sunday Telegram

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Winter lures anglers

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

“This is my favorite kind of fishing. I can walk all over this lake and punch holes and not have to spend $20,000 on a boat. I’ve just always liked to ice fish.”
HONEOYE - When it comes to fishing, Brian Gambell walks on water. Actually, the water is frozen. via Democrat & Chronicle

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Is It Ever Too Cold to Fish?

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

It’s the winter of 1957 and it’s mackerel time in Biscayne Bay. While other parts of the country tend to shut down their fishing for the winter, South Florida…

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New Hall inductees

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

“He’s very, very deserving. There’s not many anglers in our sport who are truly responsible for creating a technique that changed manufacturers’ thoughts. The flipping stick, flipping reel and raised casting deck are all because of Dee.”
Basil Bacon was not only a successful tournament angler, but also an equipment innovator and a designer of popular baits. via Bassfan.com

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2008 Budget Request

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed an FY 2008 budget of $1.3 billion, an increase of $16 million over 2007. ASA is pleased that $124.8 mi

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Plenty of action to be had on a small lake

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

“I’m gonna set this one three feet off bottom.”
When Mike called to see if I wanted to join him for a trip to one of my favorite small lakes for a little ice fishing I couldn’t resist. via Citizen

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‘CJ Jam Day’ offers students s…

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

“When the list goes up in the hall and students get to sign up for the activities they want, it’s so much fun to see the looks on their faces”
Who ever said learning can’t be fun? Last Friday, Feb. 2, students at Connor-Jasper Middle School in Bovey proved that learning can be loads of fun, as they happily piled onto busses and into classrooms for … via Grandrapidsmn.com

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A Fishing Guide’s Change of Pace

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

In a work-a-day environment we often loose sight of what the term “relaxing” is all about. Even though I am the saltwater guide, I often wander into the freshwater…

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Oyster shells

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Recycling oyster shells benefits local environment Oyster shell recycling efforts have resulted in the collection of more than 7,000 bushels of oyste

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Friends, not fish, made this derby fun

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

“She won’t believe I caught something”
Leaving the lighjt on: A 40-second time lapse photo under a bright moon and clear skies shows staff reporter Geoff Cunningham’s bobhouse on Cummings Cove in Meredith Neck. via Citizen

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Hooks for Bass Fishing

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

If you go to your favorite tackle store there is a huge variety of hooks for bass fishing. Choosing the right one takes years of experience, and new designs may…

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Landing the big ones at Rakaia

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

Photo Carmen Rooney 250207-CR-0259 By Sue Newman Hundreds of fishers came to Rakaia, but only two went away winners. via Ashburton Guardian

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Gone ice fishin’

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

“I like the quiet. You’re by yourself and you do what you want, but you have to have patience”
Ice fishermen have plenty of tales to share from frozen lake For Jim Granger, this is the most wonderful time of the year - it’s ice fishing season. via Simcoe Reformer

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Ice fishing results not what anglers hoped for

Monday, February 26th, 2007

MUSCATINE, Iowa Ice anglers are happy to finally have some ice for ice fishing, but not happy with their results. via Muscatine Journal

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