- FLW Cup Coming To Georgia
Governor Sonny Perdue and the FLW announced the FLW Cup would be on Lake Lanier in Georgia in 2010. Governor Perdue has the Fish Georgia initative building big ramps to draw big tournaments like this to the state. - Recycled Fish On Ice
Recycled Fish On Ice sets up a tent at ice fishing events and encourages fishermen to conserve the fish and the environment. - Fish Stocking In California
A lawsuit over frogs has stopped fish stocking in m any California lakes. - Winterizing Fishing Tackle
If you don't fish year round, store your tackle this winter so it will be ready to go next spring. - Mother and Daughter Qualify For WBT Championship
A mother and daughter qualify for the WBT Championship tournament. - Fizzing Bass
Bass caught in deep water often die when released because their air bladder expands and they can not compensate. Fizzing bass is releasing this pressure so they can survive. Here is the info on fizzing bass. - Rapala Fishing Frenzy
Jim tries out the Wii Rapala Fishing Frenzy game and finds some good things about it, but has some concerns, too. - Fantasy Fishing Winnters
Here are this year's Fantasy Fishing winners, including Michael Thompson, the million dollar winner. - Competitive Fishing Online
Do you wish you could compete in fishing tournaments but they just don't fit your schedule? Jim shows how you can compete by joining in on a new online competition. - Michael Bennett Wins Million In FLW Cup
Bass fishing has another million dollar winner. Michael Bennett won one million dollars in the Forrest Wood Cup this past weekend, becoming the second million dollar winner and the youngest angler to reach the million dollar mark. Jim Shepherd gives the details of his win. - True Fish Tales
JIm tells about some of his recent fishing trips, including one that he was glad that got away. - Fish Mortality
Jim discusses fish mortality and how tournaments contribute to it. He looks at circle hooks as opposed to "J" type hooks and links to an study of striped bass mortality. - Thoughts On The Forest Wood Cup
Jim is at the Forest Wood Cup and gives his thoughts on the fishermen there, some problems with the industry and how everyone is putting that aside for the tournament. - Ariel Stocking Of Fish
Michigan is using helicopters to stock fish in walk-in lakes. The program has a long history and it has developed over the years. It adds up to good fishing for those willing to hike in to a lake. - The Joys of Taking A Kid Fishing
It is important to take kids fishing. Jim shares some tips for making sure the trip is a success. Make some memories by sharing some quality time with your kids while you can. - First Fish Certificate Great Idea In West Virginia
You never forget your first fish and two states offer certificates to anglers to recognize that first catch. If you live in one of those states you can apply for one for yourself or your kids and if your state doesn't offer them you can encourate them to start the program. - California Salmon Fishing A No-Go
James A. Swan, PhD tells how California salmon are in danger and gives the numbers, lists some of the reasons and what can be done to help in the future and encourages everyone to check out Salmon Aide Festival on May 31. - Passing On The Love Of Mom - and Fishing
Jim Shepherd talks about how mothers help children go fishing and why you should take her fishing. Mother's Day is a good time to think about a special trip with your mother to a good fishing hole. -
Switzerland Bans Catch And Release Fishing
The animal rights folks have won. Switzerland has banned catch and release fishing, requiring fishermen to "be humane" with their catch by killing it. Is the next step to ban all fishing? - Spring Fishing Is Approaching
Jim Shepherd says spring is approaching and spring fishing is not far behind, but some kinds of fishing are in trouble in some areas. Salmon in California are a special problem this year. - Alton Jones Wins 2008 Bassmasters Classic
Alton Jones won the Bass Classic at Lake Hartwell. This was his 11 time fishing the Classic and he won by over five pounds. - California Salmon Run Disaster
The salmon run in California is terrible for 2008. Jim looks at the problems this crash in the salmon run causes and some of the possible reasons for the problems. - Ten Safety Tips For Ice Fishing
Jim Shepherd with The Fishing Wire is a southern boy like me but is interested in ice fishing. He offers some tips for ice fishing safety from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. Be safe on the ice this winter, follow these tips and be careful - Start Of 2008 Bass Tournament Fishing Season
Jim Shepherd with The Fishing Wire discusses the start of the bass tournament fishing season with the Southern Open in Florida this week. Fishing is tough there but bass were on the beds last week before a cold front. Fishing may improve if the weather changes for the better. - Mercury Marine Temporary Close
Mercury Marine halted production in February 2008 to let inventory sell down. -
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