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Ronnie's Freshwater Fishing Blog December 2005 Archive

By Ronnie Garrison, About.com Guide to Freshwater Fishing since 1997

Pam Martin-Wells Fishing Lake Seminole

Friday December 30, 2005
I got a chance to fish at Lake Seminole with Pam Martin-Wells in December. Pam is a professional bass fisherman and has won more money on the tournament trailes than ... Read More

Austrian Fishing Different

Friday December 30, 2005
Like most people who have been fishing for more than 50 years, when I walk into a big fishing department at a Cabela's or Bass Pro Shops or Gander Mountain, ... Read More

Rapala Buys South African Distributor

Friday December 30, 2005
Rapala South-Africa has signed a conditional agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of T&P. Rapala's ownership of Rapala South-Africa will be 70%. Grant and Mark Pledger will together own 30%. Stock releases | ... Read More

Ice Fishing Time in Michigan

Friday December 30, 2005
With a few weeks of below-freezing temperatures, much of Anchor Bay has iced over, drawing intrepid anglers out onto the wind-swept ice sheet in their quest to harvest game fish. TheVoiceNews.com: ... Read More

Columbia River sturgeon fishing regulations

Friday December 30, 2005
The states of Oregon and Washington decided to stay the course and adopted 2006 Columbia River sturgeon fishing regulations nearly identical to those in place for 2005. Oregon And Washington Adopt ... Read More

Maine Fishing Report

Friday December 30, 2005
At the time of this writing (21st of December) a week of cold temperatures has placed a shell of ice over many of the smaller to medium size ponds in ... Read More

Ice Fishing In Minnesota

Friday December 30, 2005
Look for crappies and sunfish in less than eight feet of water on lakes such as Mary, Reno, and Cowdry. Jigging spoons are the best option for walleyes on Lake ... Read More

Ice Fishing Iffy In Michigan

Friday December 30, 2005
While many anglers were out on the smaller lakes and some of the larger ones, the conditions went downhill on Friday and continued to slide. By Christmas Day, there was ... Read More

New York Fishing Laws Up For Review

Friday December 30, 2005
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Denise M. Sheehan today announced proposed freshwater fishing regulations for 2006-2008 to help enhance fishing opportunities statewide. DEC will be accepting ... Read More

New Australian Fishing Laws

Friday December 30, 2005
New rules governing recreational fishing are outlined in comprehensive guides published by the Western Australian Fisheries Department. New fishing laws come into force. 29/12/2005. ABC News Online

iPod Fishing Tips

Friday December 30, 2005
Love to ice fish? Got a new iPod for Christmas? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has something for you: its first podcast, "Ice Fishing Tips." St. Paul Pioneer Press | ... Read More

South Texas Fishing Reports

Friday December 30, 2005
Falcon: Black bass to 5 pounds have been hitting Texas-rigged plastic worms and white and chartreuse spinner baits around the brush in the backs of coves in about 3 to ... Read More

New York Changing Bass Fishing Rules

Friday December 30, 2005
Among the proposed changes is to allow anglers to fish for large-mouth and small-mouth bass on a catch-and-immediately-release basis from Dec. 1 through the middle of June. Fishing for bass ... Read More

South Florida Area Fishing Report

Friday December 30, 2005
Susie Greenberg said private airboat fishermen have been making some of the best catches on both sides of U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail). Jesse Kennon, mayor of Coopertown -- 11 miles ... Read More

San Fransisco Area Fishing Report

Friday December 30, 2005
Because of recent inclement weather conditions, anglers trekking to the Cascade and Sierra Nevada Mountains would be wise to pack snow chains and beware of dangerous flood waters. Rivers have ... Read More

Sacramento Area Fishing Report

Friday December 30, 2005
SACRAMENTO RIVER, ANDERSON: Kirk Portocarrero of Outdoor Adventures Sport Fishing said fishing for king salmon has been on hold with the water being too muddy. With the heavy rain, anglers ... Read More

Ice Fishing in Indiana Spotty

Friday December 30, 2005
Warming temperatures, rain and melting ice isn't discouraging some diehard anglers who are still getting on area waters and catching fish through the ice. South Bend Tribune

California Fishing Reports

Friday December 30, 2005
HESPERIA LAKE: Good to excellent trout action and quality fish continue to be a large component of the catch. Big trout this week was a 12-8 caught by Mark Lewis, ... Read More

South Carolina Fishing Reports

Friday December 30, 2005
LAKE GREENWOOD: Largemouth Bass: Fair. Try spinnerbaits, jigs, plastic worms and lizards around points and brush piles in 8 to 12 feet of water. Stripers: Fair, using live bait, herring ... Read More

New Fishing Pier in MI

Friday December 30, 2005
GLADSTONE, Mich. Construction is set to begin in the spring on a new fishing pier in Gladstone. WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8 - Grand Rapids news and weather - Gladstone getting new ... Read More

Nowhere To Go Fishing In California?

Friday December 30, 2005
We don't actually know of a place you can go fishing this weekend, unless there is a dramatic change in the weather and the bay becomes navigable. In that case, ... Read More

Why Don't Fish Eat In the Winter?

Thursday December 29, 2005
Fish don't have weathermen and they know it's cold. It takes large bodies of water longer to lose their summer heat but by now it's all gone and fishing is ... Read More

Stick Marsh Fishing Report

Thursday December 29, 2005
The Stick Marsh, south of Palm Bay, continues to produce good numbers of crappie, also known as speckled perch, and bass. Despite windy conditions, anglers venturing out are picking up ... Read More

Attacked While Fishing

Thursday December 29, 2005
Chalumna - Five friends had to hide in a river for seven hours in order to escape criminals during a bizarre attack. Friends in fishing trip terror

Go Crappie Fishing for Big Bass

Thursday December 29, 2005
For the second time in fewer than five weeks a crappie angler has caught a largemouth bass big enough to enter into the state's ShareLunker program that uses bass 13 ... Read More

Record Setting Fishing In China

Tuesday December 27, 2005
More than 360 people took part in traditional winter fishing on Chagan Lake in northeastern part of Jilin Province on Tuesday, setting a new record in Guinness Records for its ... Read More

South Florida Area Fishing Report

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Warmer days might produce decent numbers of bass at West Lake Toho, south of Kissimmee, and Lake Kissimmee. When anglers have been able to get out, bass have been active ... Read More

Hot Tips for Cold Fishing

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Ice fishing, not unlike angling in general, has its set of strategies and tactics. Many are personal preferences that have been distilled over the years on the ice. Here are some ... Read More

San Diego Area Fishing Report

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Chollas: Open daily to youngsters 15 and under. Stocked regularly with rainbow trout. San Diego Fly Fishers sponsors a Lend-A-Rod program 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, and it includes free bait ... Read More

Orlando Area Fishing Report

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Fish near Bird Island in Lake Jesup for crappie, bluegills and shellcrackers. Fish are more active in the late morning. Use minnows or jigs for crappie. fishing forecast - OrlandoSentinel.com: Top ... Read More

New Hampshire Ice Fishing R ules Changing

Tuesday December 27, 2005
As ice fishing enthusiasts set up bob houses and drill holes, they might want to be aware of a few new rules from the state Fish and Game Department. New rules ... Read More

Bass Are Biting in East Texas

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Bass are fair to three pounds on crawfish pattern crankbaits and Carolina rigs worked around main lake points and deeper docks with scattered brush piles in 6-12 feet of water. Athens ... Read More

Take a Kid Fishing

Monday December 26, 2005
With most kids out of school for another week, now is a perfect time to take your child fishing. Load up the truck with a rod and reel, a can ... Read More

Find Fishing Hotspot Online

Monday December 26, 2005
The search for the perfect fishing spot to catch bass, trout or walleye is now as easy as a click of the mouse, with the online version of the U.S. ... Read More

Crappie Biting In South Florida

Monday December 26, 2005
Lakes Blue Cypress, between Vero Beach and Yeehaw Junction, Kenansville, east of Kenansville, and Marian, west of Kenansville off U.S. 441, are all producing good catches of black crappie, also ... Read More

Ice Fishing Tournament

Monday December 26, 2005
Athens Lake at Battle of Athens State Historic Site in Clark County will be the site of an ice fishing tournament for all ages on Jan. 7. The tournament is ... Read More

UK Fishing Shows

Monday December 26, 2005
TV PROGRAMMES aimed at keen amateur fishermen (and fisherwomen) will be the hook that attracts viewers to IP TV claimed Huw Price-Stephens - Kasenna's technical director for EMEA. Fishing programming will ... Read More

Dreams of Going Fishing On the Way to Work

Monday December 26, 2005
You know, why work when you can fish? The Brunswick News

Sturgeon Or Crops - Which Is More Important?

Sunday December 25, 2005
Biologists with the Army Corps of Engineers estimate that a plan to improve sturgeon habitat in the Kootenai River in northern Idaho would result in $5.86 million in crop damage ... Read More

How To Tie A Hopper/Stonefly

Sunday December 25, 2005
In my many years as a river guide, I have exploited this omission with great success by sometimes using a hopper pattern in the middle of the salmonfly madness. Favorite Flies: ... Read More

Walleye Pro Tells His Tale

Sunday December 25, 2005
Bozeman walleye pro Jim Muzynoski is seeing much success in the arena of tournament fishing, traveling all across the nation and fishing all the famous waters on the In-Fisherman Professional ... Read More

Fault Dam Causes Fishing Lake Drawdown

Sunday December 25, 2005
Wisecarver Reservoir in Greene County will be drawn down, under orders of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, which suspects structural problems with the dam, according to an agency spokesman. Fishing ... Read More

Don't Fall In Cold Water While Fishing

Sunday December 25, 2005
While taking to the waters of North Alabama in the winter, remember, swimming and cold water don't mix. Area Fishing Reports

Walleyes To Blame for Poor Steelhead Fishing?

Sunday December 25, 2005
Anglers disappointed with this year's steelhead season can blame walleyes and the weather. Fishing: Blame the weather for this year's disappointing steelhead season

Why Is Ice Fishing Poor On Lake of the Woods?

Sunday December 25, 2005
December fishing on Lake of the Woods is off to a slower start than usual, thanks to high winds that stirred the lake into a murky mess before freeze-up. Grand Forks ... Read More

Don't Break Ice Fishing Laws in Wisconsin

Sunday December 25, 2005
Most ice anglers know and follow Wisconsin’s fishing rules and regulations, but those who do not generally violate in one of five areas. ADVERTISEMENT Most ice anglers know and ... Read More

Catch the Fish Then Catch the Camera

Sunday December 25, 2005
Larry Bell's camera fell in the drink as he helped his granddaughter reel in a fish, taking his precious vacation photos with it. Several days later, the little girl hooked the ... Read More

Rhode Island Ice Fishing

Saturday December 24, 2005
The state Department of Environmental Management is stocking Rhode Island ponds with fish for the upcoming ice fishing season. Eyewitness News - DEM prepares for ice fishing season

Catching Holiday Fish in Arkansas

Saturday December 24, 2005
Beaver Lake's water temps are hovering in the mid-40s. While that's pretty cold, the bass seem to be festive and in a good mood to make an angler's day. Many ... Read More

Christmas Fishing Wishes

Saturday December 24, 2005
Often wished for at Christmas, world peace seems unobtainable no matter who wishes for it. I have some Christmas wishes that are much more simple but unfortunately they, too, seem ... Read More

Fishing for Alligators?

Friday December 23, 2005
by: Bob Moorhouse - Ever get your worm caught on a log, and after much yanking, have a 15 ft. (not kidding) gater surface about 10 feet from the ... Read More

Trout With Two Mouths Caught

Friday December 23, 2005
No one from Clarence Olberding's family ever made it to Harvard, but now his two-mouthed trout will get the chance. JournalStar.com

Nevada Fishing Licenses Good For Two More Months

Friday December 23, 2005
Anglers and hunters are being reminded by the Nevada Department of Wildlife to hang onto their 2005 fishing and hunting licenses because they have more than two months of life ... Read More

Pahrump Valley Fishing Report

Friday December 23, 2005
Winter is traditionally the slowest time of year for fishing and this winter is coming in with similarly poor action as both shore anglers and boaters are having very little ... Read More

Lake Mead Area Fishing Report

Friday December 23, 2005
Winter is traditionally the slowest time of year for fishing and this winter is coming in with similarly poor action as both shore anglers and boaters are having very little ... Read More

Tyler Texas Area Fishing Report

Friday December 23, 2005
First Lake Athens is clear at 52 degrees and 2.5 feet. Low with black bass fair on chrome rat-l-traps, soft plastics and jigs in 12 to 20ft. Around submerged brush ... Read More

California Fishing Licenses Available

Friday December 23, 2005
The 2006 fishing licenses are now available, and make an excellent last-minute gift idea or stocking stuffer. Giving fishing licenses as gifts is so popular, that the DFG estimates that ... Read More

Is Ice Fishing Really Fun?

Friday December 23, 2005
A set of holes had been drilled through a good 12 inches of ice in the vicinity of Rocky Flats, off the north shore of Elevenmile Reservoir. A blackout hut, ... Read More

North Dakota Fishing Rules Up for Change

Friday December 23, 2005
Fishing and the rules, regulations and prospects surrounding it were major topics at this fall's round of North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board meetings. Grand Forks Herald | 12/23/2005 ... Read More

Best Ice Fishermen In the World?

Friday December 23, 2005
Boshold and McNett have been preparing for what is touted as the Super Bowl of ice fishing by fishing with Greg Wilczynski, a rod designer who introduced Americans to sophisticated ... Read More

Rogue River Fishing Report

Thursday December 22, 2005
ROGUE - Summer steelhead fishing has remained spotty throughout the middle and upper Rogue while the lower Rogue and the rest of the coast are awash in high, dirty water ... Read More

San Fransisco Area Fishing Report

Thursday December 22, 2005
Upper Sacramento: The river flow fluctuated from 5,600 cubic feet per second last weekend to as high as 6,800 cfs Monday night, then back down to 3,930 cfs, all as ... Read More

Seattle Area Fishing Report

Thursday December 22, 2005
The, water levels in most westside rivers. wet weather is a welcome sign for winter steelhead anglers, but mild temperatures could create higher, and possibly unfishable The Seattle Times: ... Read More

Oregon Fishing Report

Wednesday December 21, 2005
Coos River basin - Winter steelhead angling has been slow due to low, clear water. River conditions should improve this week with rain expected. CurryPilot.com

Fish Are Biting Under the Ice in Minnesota

Wednesday December 21, 2005
Look for sunfish and crappies in 10 feet of water on Little Mary Lake. Crappie action has picked up in 25 to 30 feet of water on Lake Le Homme ... Read More

Will Lodge Sale Affect Your Fishing Trip?

Wednesday December 21, 2005
RICHMOND, British Columbia -- The largest operator of remote luxury fishing lodges in British Columbia has been sold by founder S. Michael Coe of Seattle to Oregon investor Larry Olsen. British ... Read More

Get Fishing Informtion at a Boat Show

Wednesday December 21, 2005
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Halifax Sport Fishing Club will have free fishing clinics for kids 6 to 15 years old at the Daytona Beach Boat Show ... Read More

Bass Biting In the Grass

Tuesday December 20, 2005
Bass have been found in open water hydrilla when winds are not too strong. Cooler temperatures have slowed the reaction time for bass. Use a slow retrieve with artificial baits. Outdoors

Crappie Are Biting in South Florida

Tuesday December 20, 2005
Speckled perch action is on the increase with more of the delicious panfish being caught out of the small silver-dollar pads. He says he is seeing lots of bluegill on ... Read More

Tips For Taking Kids Fishing

Monday December 19, 2005
Since no catches were reported Wednesday, thanks I'm sure at least in part to an afternoon deluge, let's consider ways to make fishing fun for the kids in our audience. The ... Read More

New North Carolina Fishing Rules

Monday December 19, 2005
A prohibition on river herring and restrictions on importing parts of deer and related animals are among several proposed changes to the state's fishing and hunting rules. The Pilot Newspaper - ... Read More

Cold Fishing In Arkansas

Monday December 19, 2005
The warm water of SWEPCO Lake is an option, especially on those nasty days when few people venture out. Surprisingly, Beaver Lake%u2019s bass population continues to bite in the shallows. ... Read More

Fishing in South Carolina

Monday December 19, 2005
Largemouth Bass: Good, using crankbaits off points in 6 to 15 feet of water. Stripers: Excellent, using Bombers, Charlie plugs, flukes and live herring in 12 to 30 feet of ... Read More

Drain A Lake To Make It Better?

Monday December 19, 2005
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks plans to close Douglas County State Fishing Lake for two years to rebuild fish populations and improve its infrastructure. AP Wire | 12/19/2005 | ... Read More

Catching Dead Fish?

Sunday December 18, 2005
Few jobs can compare with this. Each winter, a half-dozen men nicknamed the Hanford Reach Head Hunters brave the icy Columbia River in search of rotting, stinking fish carcasses. .: Corvallis ... Read More

Can A Recording Played To Fish Make Them Bite?

Sunday December 18, 2005
When Chip Leer had the chance to test an electronic fish "activator" during an October bass fishing trip in northern Minnesota, he said the results were striking - pun completely ... Read More

Alabama Fishing Reports

Sunday December 18, 2005
With cold weather firmly in place, fishing from a dock or creek bank can be just as much fun as working from a boat. Also, casting from the bank is ... Read More

Good Fishing For Bass and Crappie in Orlando Area

Sunday December 18, 2005
The Butler Chain of Lakes is solid for both largemouth bass and black crappie. Bass are schooling up during daylight hours. FISHING FORECAST - OrlandoSentinel.com: Sports

Good Ice On Some Lakes

Sunday December 18, 2005
Anglers have started to pull houses onto Lake Mille Lacs, which has 9 inches of ice on the main part of the lake, said Bill Lundeen at Lundeen's Tackle Castle. ... Read More

Do You Really Need An Underwater Camera For Ice Fishing?

Sunday December 18, 2005
I think people are really confused because there are so many products. Some of what you read or hear isn't always factual. I think we're becoming fashion fishermen. We have ... Read More

Folks Are Ice Fishing In Minnesota

Sunday December 18, 2005
Ice houses are popping up on Minnesota lakes as anglers begin their favorite winter activity AP Wire | 12/18/2005 | Ice fishing takes off around the state

Break Fishing Laws, Lose Your Job

Saturday December 17, 2005
The Pine Island firefighter accused of violating fishing regulations has been suspended with pay until he goes to court, his boss said Friday. The News-Press: Local & State

Time To Catch Crappie In South Florida

Saturday December 17, 2005
Crappie catches are good when anglers can make it onto open-water areas of Central Florida lakes and the St. Johns River. Outdoors

Want To Go To Ice Fishing School?

Saturday December 17, 2005
Here's something to put in your computer scheduler or PDA daily diary for a few weeks from now -- the Ice Fishing Vacation and School, Jan. 29 through Feb. 1 ... Read More

IGFA Restores Fifty Year Old Smallmouth Bass Fishing Record

Friday December 16, 2005
After an intense investigation of documents, many from 50 years ago, the International Game Fish Association, the organization which among its duties maintains world records for both freshwater and saltwater ... Read More

Cold Water Bass Fishing

Friday December 16, 2005
I like bass fishing in cold water. Here in middle Georgia lakes never freeze more than some skim ice, and that is unusual. Usually the coldest water I ... Read More

Ice Fishing Requires Safety

Thursday December 15, 2005
Ice fishing has come a long way from the days of spuds and buckets. The Daily Reporter Online: News Story

South Florida Fishing Tournaments

Thursday December 15, 2005
THERE WILL BE AN OPEN TOURNAMENT on the south Winter Haven chain out of the old Lake Shipp ramp on Sunday Fishing Tournaments | theledger.com

Crappie Are Biting In Polk County

Thursday December 15, 2005
Around Lakeland, some limits of good-sized specks (10-inch minimum) at Tenoroc in lakes 3, 4, 5, B, F and G. Fishing: Around Polk County | theledger.com

California Fishing Reports

Thursday December 15, 2005
Trinity: The lower river is the place to be as anglers catch trout 5-12 pounds and good numbers of half-pounders on pink and orange Glo-Bugs. Fishing is great in the ... Read More

Columbia River Salmon Run Won't Be Very Good

Thursday December 15, 2005
The preliminary forecast verifies that the trend in ocean survival rates is dropping off considerably," said Tony Floor of the Northwest Marine Trade Association. The Seattle Times: Fishing: Fishing Notes: Columbia ... Read More

New Zealand Fishing Regulations Change

Wednesday December 14, 2005
'Common sense' changes have been made to the amateur fishing regulations after recommendations by Minister of Fisheries Jim Anderton were agreed to at cabinet this week. Scoop: Common sense changes to ... Read More

Belarus Fishing Rules Toughened

Wednesday December 14, 2005
The responsibility of citizens is toughened for unauthorized hunting and fishing and other violations of hunting and fishing regulations. This is envisaged in Decree #581 %u201COn toughening of the responsibility ... Read More

South Florida Area Fishing Report

Wednesday December 14, 2005
The best bass fishing was still in Moonshine Bay, where the bass were feeding on shad and biting topwater plugs and jerkbaits early in the morning. When that bite slows, ... Read More

Give a Fishing Trip for Christmas

Wednesday December 14, 2005
One Christmas gift that goes a long way is a guided fishing trip on Central Florida lakes, inshore bays on both sides of the state, or offshore. Guided Fishing Trip Always ... Read More

Real Maine Fishermen Get Ready For Ice Fishing

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Ice fishing is thought to be a sport for hardy individuals, but it really is a sport that can be enjoyed by all fishermen. And true Maine fisherman have at ... Read More

Ice Fishing Tournaments Are Starting

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Any good angler living in the northern states knows that fishing doesn't end when the temperature dives and the lakes freeze over solid as concrete. Competitive fishing - through the ice ... Read More

Obituary for Fisherman

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Ernest Schwiebert, an architect and planner whose lifelong passion for fishing led him to write influential books on piscatorial matters like how trout perceive insects - all the better to ... Read More

Crappie Are Biting in South Florida

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Before the recent cold front, anglers found decent numbers of crappie, also known as speckled perch, and bass at lakes Poinsett and Winder, both west of Cocoa along the St. ... Read More

Seattle Area Fishing Report

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Where and what they are biting around Seattle. The Seattle Times: Fishing: Fishing: Where they're biting, where they aren't

San Diego Area Fishing Report

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Area lakes reports as well as stocking schedule for them. This should let you know where to fsih this week. Sports -- Hunting/fishing report" href="http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/outdoors/20051213-9999-1s13fishing.html">SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Hunting/fishing ... Read More

Tournament on Lake Tanzania

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Sunday, sport-fishing lovers converged at Entebbe Sailing Club for their quarterly fishing competition. By 7 a.m, the boats were heading for the lake and they did not return until about ... Read More

Ice Fishing In Wisconsin

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Ice-fishing is more than just a winter pastime in Wisconsin. Ice-fishing is part of life's rich fabric here in the Land of Cheese. Ice-Fishing Until The Cows Come Home

Stick Marsh Fishing Report

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Guides at the Stick Marsh, south of Palm Bay, report consistent bass catches for anglers willing to brave windy conditions. Bass are hitting live wild shiners, shad-imitating plugs and a ... Read More

Amador County Area Fishing

Wednesday December 14, 2005
Lake Camanche and other area lakes and rivers fishing reports, where they are biting and how to catch them. Amador Ledger Dispatch

Best Fishing Between Christmas and New Years

Sunday December 11, 2005
The early peek at hatchery winter steelhead returns in Southwest Washington reveals a mixed bag. There are more fish than a year ago in the North Fork of the Lewis ... Read More

Steelhead Fishing Improving

Sunday December 11, 2005
The long-awaited heavy rains have given river anglers the first real opportunity to think about catching a steelhead. Most all streams and rivers have had a nice rise in their ... Read More

Ice Fishing Getting Good

Sunday December 11, 2005
Ice fishermen are starting to do quite well also. There have not been huge numbers of fish being caught and the best has been quite close to Williston. Williston Herald

Time To Go Ice Fishing

Sunday December 11, 2005
Extended cold weather has sent winter anglers scurrying into the closet to dig out bait buckets, spuds and augers. South Bend Tribune

Las Vegas Area Fishing Report

Sunday December 11, 2005
LAKE MEAD - Fishing was fair for rainbow trout after last week's plants in the Boulder Basin, and boaters continue to have success for striped bass in the Las Vegas ... Read More

BASSMasters Classic in February

Sunday December 11, 2005
The CITGO Bassmaster Classic - considered the Super Bowl of professional bass fishing - will be held Feb. 24-26 at Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimee, Fla. Lake Tohopekaliga will host Super Bowl ... Read More

Kentucy Fishermen - Your License Fees Area Going Up

Sunday December 11, 2005
Hunting and fishing licenses in Kentucky will cost more beginning in 2007 - the first increase in several years, state wildlife officials said. AP Wire | 12/10/2005 | Cost of hunting, ... Read More

Fly Tying Demostrations and More

Sunday December 11, 2005
Tri-County Trout Club's monthly meeting Wednesday will feature fly tying demonstrations by Dave Schmezer, Ken Vallino and John Stanton. Fishing Notebook: Fly tying demonstrations

Want To Catch Fish Right Now?

Sunday December 11, 2005
When the weather is cold, fish still have to eat. Because of slowing metabolisms, they made not eat as much, but they still eat. Don't let cold cancel fishing trip

North Carolina Fishermen Asked for Input on Rules

Sunday December 11, 2005
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will hold public hearings in January, seeking comments on hunting, fishing and trapping proposals. Charlotte Observer | 12/11/2005 | Fishing, hunting changes on the agenda

Sled Dog Races and Ice Fishing Derby in February

Sunday December 11, 2005
MEREDITH, N.H. Two of New Hampshire's biggest winter events -- a sled dog race and a fishing derby -- will be held the same February weekend. Fishing, sled dog derbies same ... Read More

Fishing Christmas Gifts

Wednesday December 7, 2005
Have you gotten you Christmas shopping done yet? Me neither. If you have someone who loves the outdoors on your list you may have already bought their gifts, since we ... Read More

Christmas Fishing Memories

Monday December 5, 2005
Christmas has always been just about my favorite holiday because I have always had two weeks off work. Since 1974, I have spent at least a week at Clark's Hill ... Read More

Ice-Fishing Season is Still More Than a Month Off

Monday December 5, 2005
What can I do during this "between" time when I can't go fishing? Outdoor enthusiasts see winter fishing on horizon

Fish Consumption Advisory Released

Monday December 5, 2005
Don't eat these fish if you live in Pennsylvania! Fish consumption advisory released

Where the Fish Are Biting In Northern Alabama

Monday December 5, 2005
Planning a December fishing trip in Northern Alabama? The fish are biting on these lakes right now. Area Fishing Reports

Time To Go Ice Fishing on Lake of the Woods

Monday December 5, 2005
The ice-fishing season is expected to take off this week on Lake of the Woods, one of Minnesota's top ice-fishing destinations. St. Paul Pioneer Press | 12/04/2005 | Mark your calendar: ... Read More

Australian Fly Fishing Championships - Three Time Winner

Monday December 5, 2005
A Launceston man has won the Australian fly fishing championships held in Tasmania over the weekend. Launceston angler makes it three times as fly fishing champ. 05/12/2005. ABC News Online

Mind Your Fishing Line

Friday December 2, 2005
There are a tremendous number of lines on the market now, and it can be difficult to choose which one to use.

Massachusetts Largemouth Bass

Friday December 2, 2005
Rich Chmiel of Beverly, Mass caught all the bass on these pages and lots more like them. All were caught within 15 miles from his home using spinnerbaits and Gator ... Read More

Why I Hate Otters In My Fishing Pond

Friday December 2, 2005
While walking around my pond last week I found this evidence another otter has moved into my pond. The picture shows a bass backbone that is 24 inches long and ... Read More

The window signage on Lourdes in Jefferson Valley, on Hill Boulevard north of Route 6, lists the most unthinkable pair of merchandise: Jewelry & Fly Fishing.

Thursday December 1, 2005
Fly fishing and jewelry, of course

A broad swath of fishing issues, from sturgeon and salmon to bottomfish and halibut, will be on the plate Friday when the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meets in Salem.

Thursday December 1, 2005
Outdoors - StatesmanJournal.com

Area lakes: Ice fishing notes: Some traditional early northern spots might have ice fishing by the weekend. Here are the updated rules and regulations.

Thursday December 1, 2005
Midwest fishing report

Freshwater: Bluegill catches have picked up recently at Central Florida lakes and on the St. Johns River, despite cooler temperatures. Live crickets have been best worked around lily pads, grass lines and near clean, moving water.

Thursday December 1, 2005
Outdoors

This area only received about two inches of snow, which was good since ice had taken shape on some lakes. A handful of anglers found walkable ice on small lakes last weekend.

Thursday December 1, 2005
AP Wire | 11/30/2005 | Minnesota Fishing Report

Fish pulled from the world's lakes and rivers seem to provide a never-ending source of food, jobs and income for people in developing nations.

Thursday December 1, 2005
'Go Fishing' no game for inland waters worldwide

LINCOLNVILLE (Dec 1): Many of us love to fish, yet can't find enough time to stand with rod in hand casting for an elusive, trophy trout. Lucas Young hopes to find plenty of time to fish and also wants to establish a career dealing with the fish he loves.

Thursday December 1, 2005
VillageSoup - Sports & Outdoors News - VillageSoup

Buchanan: Early-morning action has been good on top-water lures, 1/4 -ounce spinner baits and Rat-L-Traps fished in 2 to 5 feet of water in small flats off secondary points in the coves and creeks. Some midday action has been found on Carolina-rigged plas

Thursday December 1, 2005
Star-Telegram | 12/01/2005 | FISHING REPORT

LAKELAND -- Some of the biggest, dumbest bass in Florida reside in the Tenoroc Fish Management Area, a complex of 15 lakes covering more than 7,300 acres in Lakeland, run by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Thursday December 1, 2005
Herald.com | 12/01/2005 | Program produces quality fishing

The unofficial start of the winter steelhead fishery in many Western Washington rivers was spotty this week, but there were enough fish around to keep it interesting.

Thursday December 1, 2005
The Seattle Times: Outdoors: Fishing Notes: Winter steelhead begin to appear in area rivers

Toledo Band - Water clear; 69 degrees; 9.01' low. Black bass are good on buzzbaits and spinnerbaits around shallow grass early and late, and on red bloodline Texas rigged soft plastic worms along creek channel points and bends in 8 - 15 feet.

Thursday December 1, 2005
The Beaumont Enterprise - Sports News - 11/30/2005 - Friday fishing and hunting report

Trinity: Fly anglers do well from Douglas City down to Del Loma. Steelhead are not moving upriver as fast as they normally would given recent colder weather. Afternoon fishing yields best results in the afternoon as the fish are more vigorous and active.

Thursday December 1, 2005
MercuryNews.com | 12/01/2005 | Fishing report

ROGUE Summer steelhead and coho salmon should start moving again in the upper Rogue as the latest storm moving into the area should shake up the water picture.

Thursday December 1, 2005
Fishing and Hunting Report - December 1, 2005

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