So You Want A Fishing Record

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This month rates high on everybody's list of favorite times of the year to wet a hook for good reason. Pleasant daytime temperatures, availability of live shrimp at area fishing camps and an abundance of all sorts of gamefish make it so.

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This month rates high on everybody's list of favorite times of the year to wet a hook for good reason. Pleasant daytime temperatures, availability of live shrimp at area fishing camps and an abundance of all sorts of gamefish make it so.

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PETA's Efforts to Ban Fishing

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Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson says he is overjoyed that a measure he%u2019s been pushing since last year to protect the rights of states to regulate hunting and fishing within their borders has finally been approved by the full Senate and is now headed to

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Sometime around mid-April, as winter softens into spring, salmon-hungry Southcentral anglers look first to the sea. Specifically, they head for the lower Kenai Peninsula, where early-run kings start appearing off the beaches of places like Anchor Point, W

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Paul Cyr stood motionless in the riffles, his eyes fixed ruefully on a slick near the center of the stream. For a long moment he stared, seemingly unaware of the current tugging at his broken leader. Then, as if awakening from a dream, he shook his head a

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LAKE JOCASSEE: Largemouth Bass: Good, casting Carolina-rigged worms, and jerk baits with slow retrieve. Trout: Fair, trolling from near surface to 40 feet with Bad Creek spoons, Sutton, Doctor and Apex spoons. Smallmouth Bass: Fair, casting Yozuri plugs d

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But maybe not completely. In fact, the cold weather could be a benefit to steelhead anglers who are witnessing the end of the spring fishery.

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WALHALLA -- We were sitting on the bank of the Pere Marquette River enjoying the sun, savoring the wonderful smells of chicken on the grill. The day was warming and the layers of clothing were coming off.

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CONCORD - Fly-fishing anglers who want to improve their skills at catching the "king of fish" can come to a free Brood Stock Salmon Fishing Expo from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Fish and Game headquarters on Hazen Drive in Concord.

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LEWISTON, Idaho - The opening of salmon fishing in the Snake, Clearwater, Little Salmon and Salmon rivers will occur Saturday, despite only a handful of chinook in those rivers.

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials today reminded salmon anglers that the Clackamas, Willamette and Sandy rivers remain open to angling for hatchery-bred spring chinook.

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"It's been crummy since Saturday," said Keith Fraser at Loch Lomond Bait Shop Wednesday, "but the wind is going to calm and the fishing should be great Friday through the weekend," he added.

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Fly fishers are a fixture amid the scenery of wild rivers, wading knee-deep into the frigid rush and gracefully casting weighted lines in large loops.

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The three P%u2019s of fishing will help to make you a better fisherman. They are preference, presentation and practice.

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Trying to forecast opening day of fishing season is a fool's errand. Erratic spring weather makes anything possible. Next Saturday could be bright and sunny with temperatures in the 70s. Or it could begin with frost on the ground and warm up enough for a

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Who is more important, recreational anglers or commercial fishermen? The question never entered anyone's thought process 50 years ago, but in an age that recognizes not only the economic powerhouse that sport fishing has become, plus the need for recreati

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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission said it won't know until July how many licenses were sold for opening day -- a make or break time in terms of revenue -- but good weather might have helped offset an anticipated drop in sales.

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Houston Area Fishing Report - Including Lake Conroe

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The North Arkansas Fly Fishers are doing their part to boost the spirits of the U.S. troops with a drive to send fishing gear to some of the American forces in Iraq.

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Through a lifetime living within a few miles of the water, Warren Kreutziger has seen the good and the bad times at Marion Reservoir.

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But first and foremost is the river. Great fishing on the Muskegon River brings anglers back, just like it did Matt Supinski.

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Robert Leciston of Phillipsburg was on the Delaware River by 5:30 a.m. Saturday, but his buddy, Dave Perruso of Wilson, beat him by an hour.

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Plenty of fish and at least a little sun are in the forecast for this weekend's annual high lakes fishing season opener.

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WRIGHT PATMAN: Water stained; 62-65 degrees. Black bass are good on Texas-rigged worms, spinnerbaits and topwaters. Crappie good on live minnows and chartreuse/black jigs at Kelly Creek Marina and around shoreline cover in 2-5 feet. Catfish are good on tr

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Trout season was less than two hours away, and employees at Lehigh River Bait and Bow were hopping.

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My dad and uncle and I have had to fish hard all week in order to catch some fish for the big wildlife dinner held this weekend.

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North Adams - Are you looking for an opportunity to be outdoors and begin a new hobby? Plan to attend the Basic Freshwater Fishing Course sponsored by the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife at Western Gate

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Join Dick Beardsley, angling expert and host of the "Fishing Scene" television show on Tuesday, April19th at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center.

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Bert Darrow has devoted more than 35 years to the art of fly fishing.

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Houston Area Fishing Report - Including Lake Conroe

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Freshwater: Bass recently have been preparing beds and actively spawning along shallow water vegetation throughout the Kissimmee Chain of lakes.

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Some fish caught in Breakneck Pond in Harriman State Park may be contaminated with mercury, and the state is warning residents to limit the amount that they eat.

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Barrett: Re-opens today to catch-and-release fishing for all species, barbless hooks only. April and May sold out, but June reservations go on sale May 10 at 7 p.m. through Ticketmaster. Call (619) 220-8947 or www.ticketmaster.com. Open Wednesday, Saturda

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Black bass remained fair to good, reported Crockett Family Resort. Texas-rigged plastic lizards and craw-type worms were effective in 2- to 8-foot water. Topwater plugs were good early and late, and muggy cloud cover was a bonus for this pattern. Crappie

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Walleyes might be king in Minnesota, but anglers catch more crappies.

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Fish and seafood aren't the easiest of foods to grill, but a little know-how can make the experience go swimmingly.

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Washington and Oregon fishing managers yesterday announced sweeping sport-fishing closures on the Columbia River to protect a troubled run of endangered spring chinook salmon.

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With the rockfish trophy season upon us, the state Department of Natural Resources wants to lure potential anglers onto the water with a little online bait.

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Fishing for Bedding Bass - Freshwater Fishing

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Its Time for Topwater - Freshwater Fishing

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Crappies continue to provide panfishermen with plenty of action on area lakes throughout southern Michigan and northern Indiana.

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It seems all the hard work has paid off in part of the Poconos. Crews were afraid Smithfield Beach in Monroe County wouldn't be ready for the start of trout season Saturday.

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MOSS POINT, Miss. - Raised with fishing as a way of life, Julius B. Morgan III has always been enticed by the peaceful waters of the Gulf Coast.

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Houston Area Fishing Report - Including Lake Fork

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People with ideas to improve Washington state sport fishing rules can share their proposals now through May 27.

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Pleasant weather and rumors of a big rainbow trout are drawing anglers early to the upper Kenai River.

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"There's nothing like getting a fish on the end of their line to get kids excited about it," said Jim Owens, executive director of the CAST (Catch a Special Thrill) for Kids Foundation.

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So often, river fishing for steelhead means packing the truck, pulling out the map and heading north to one of Michigan's popular trout and salmon streams.

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Largemouth Bass: Very good, casting pig-n-jigs and crankbaits to structure 4 to 10 feet of water, fished slowly. Stripers: Good, behind the dam using Bombers, Charlie plugs, and flukes. White Bass and White Perch: Good, try casting and jigging Berry Spoo

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High numbers of largemouth bass are involved in their annual spawning ritual, holding over or near nesting areas in relatively shallow water, said guide Will Kirkpatrick.

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Ice fishing is "pretty much done" for the season, Devils Lake fishing guide Jason Mitchell reports.

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Mark Hix heads upstream and nets some overlooked regional delicacies

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Trout plantings: Bay Area, this week ... Contra Loma Reservoir (Antioch), 500 pounds channel catfish (sorry, no trout). Lake Temescal (Oakland) 500 pounds trout. Don Castro (Hayward), 500 pounds. Lake Chabot (Castro Valley), 750 pounds. Horseshoe Lake at

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Houston Area Fishing Report - Including Lake Conroe

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This season's spring-chinook run to the Columbia River appears to be headed on a downward spiral, but fisheries managers are still holding out hope.

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Very warm temperatures plus rain the last several days will keep fish in the shallows. Water temperatures most everywhere have reached the 60-degree mark The fish are beginning to move up for their annual spawning. Dingy water should be easily found this

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Young people interested in angling will find a great opportunity April 16 at Burns Pond, east of Burns.

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Maptech Adds Companion CD-ROM to Its Paper Chartbooks

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Much like the woods being crowded with hunters on the opening day of the state's two-week firearm deer season, the trout season opener is the busiest day for anglers across the state.

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All four parks will observe Kids' Fishing Day May 14. The events are open to children 15 and younger. Adults may help young anglers, but only one pole may be used between the helper and the child. Adults are not allowed to fish by themselves.

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Houston Area Fishing Report - Including Toledo Bend

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In 1970, BASS was taking wobbly baby steps as an organization when I climbed aboard a bus to embark on a cross-country tour with a twofold mission. The primary objective was to round the stray sheep known as America's bass fishermen into a flock that woul

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PRATTVILLE - The success of a 2004 pro bass tournament has Prattville officials looking to lure future fishing events.

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CHAMPION, Pa. - Anglers pursue a variety of fish in Pennsylvania, but no species means fishing like trout does.

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After much contemplation and countless hours of personal research, I know why people fish. Because the sport has no logical explanation, the only plausible conclusion for its popularity is that fishing must be magic.

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Warm, sunny and still weather over the weekend had a lot of anglers looking for some suitable fishing conditions. Many were stymied by the high and cold-flooded rivers and streams, but some found their favorite fishing pond had lost its ice cover, especia

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Barrett: Opens April 20. May reservations go on sale tonight at 7 through Ticketmaster at (619) 220-8497 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Jug liners are reporting good numbers of fish in the 20-50 pound range, mostly blue cat. Cut shad and perch are producing the better quality fish. Rod and reelers are collecting limits of blue and channel cat on stink bait and shad fished on bottom. Windy

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Houston Area Fishing Report - Including Lake Fork

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PRAIRIE CREEK, Ark. -- Hundreds of anglers were competing at Beaver Lake on Wednesday to hook the biggest bass in a major annual tournament.

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About 1.5 million toy fishing poles featuring the cartoon characters SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, Tigger and the cast of "Rocket Power" are being recalled because their paint contains lead, the government said Wednesday.

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Bassfan.com ROOKIE RACE UPDATE

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BassFan World Rankings

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Aaron's Carp 'n' Catfish Dough Bait

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Missouri anglers who aren't acquainted with yo-yos might want to take a pointer from Skipper Antley. He used one to land a black crappie so hefty it brushed aside the former state record.

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Houston Area Fishing Report - Including Lake Conroe

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Freshwater: Warmer temperatures and calmer winds will enable anglers to again target crappie, bass and catfish along the St. Johns River. Areas of water flow, such as along most of the narrow main portion of the St. Johns and entrances and exits into conn

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Pennsylvania BASS pro Dave Wolak caught Bassmaster's Rookie of the Year title on Friday, along with a check for $10,000 and a berth at the CITGO Bassmaster Classic here in July.

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Fishing season is getting under way, opening last Friday in New York and this week in Vermont.

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Cats have dominated discussion about the Wisconsin Conservation Congress this year, but the annual meeting includes everything from water weed management to establishing a length limit for northern pike on a specific lake in Barron County.

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Now no northeast cooling lakes have concessionaires. In what seems bureaucratic bungling in Springfield, Heidecke lost its concessionaire. So have bait and supplies before arriving at Heidecke, Braidwood or LaSalle.

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Look for fish to be in the shallows. Use Power Bait, night crawlers, Dardevles, Kastmasters or small Rapalas.

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Fishing for largemouth bass has been very good, with fish weighing as much as 7 pounds hitting soft plastic baits such as lizards, worms and craw worms fished in less than 3 feet of water.

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Warmer temperatures and good water flow are producing solid numbers of bass along the Stick Marsh, south of Palm Bay, and Miami Lakes-Garcia Impoundment, west of Fellsmere.

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There's too much ice to put a boat in and not enough to walk on in this area.

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