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Of beer, salmon and backflips Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:13AM........ or Andy and Phil go a-fishing on the Tweed! I always try and get a few days salmon fishing on the Tweed towards the end of the season and this year managed to convince my friend Andy to join me.
N.M. fishing report — July 6 Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:39PMThis fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather...
Outdoor Scene: Fishing guides offer help, but no guarantees (video) Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:59AMARENDAHL — "Whoa! Airborne!" Mark Reisetter whooped as a brown trout leaped out of Pine Creek, taking Richard Bjorlo's line on a merry ride. Nervous and excited, Bjorlo tried to corral the feisty fish, enjoy the moment and listen to Reisetter all at once.
Sage redefines casting accuracy with the ONE rod Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:58AMBainbridge Island, WA Sage Manufacturing, fly-fishing industry leader, launches the ONE rod series. The ONE rod is the first precision casting instrument to take advantage of Sages groundbreaking Konnetic technology. The ONE offers exceptional tracking with virtually no lateral or torsional movement, resulting in astonishing casting accuracy that is unparalleled in the marketplace. The...
THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 9:27AMHealthy Eating Series 10–11 am, YMCA of M.V., Oak Bluffs. 4-week program with weekly themes. Week 2: Healthy habits you can count on with Teri Pirozzi, Ray Whitaker, and Olivia Gross. Free. 508-696-7171.
Weird weather, high flows make for challenging early-season fishing Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:30PMMARBLE — Maybe it was the brittle-looking slate-gray waters of the Crystal River carving past chokecherries laden with yellow-white flowers, or maybe it was the tracks of the black bear and her cubs crossing the dirty snowdrift near the top of McClure Pass, but something finally convinced me Sunday that summer hasn’t yet arrived in the high country. It was but two days off from the summer ...
Pro Angler is just right for enjoying the Show-Me state Sunday, June 19, 2011 @ 6:15AMWith Missouri’s diversity of water, from the country’s largest rivers to enormous reservoirs to tiny farm ponds, it’s nice to have a form of watercraft that can be fun to use across the board.
Recalling other times, and places Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 10:07PMOutdoors
In the Heat of the Moment Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 7:59PMHopping Scum Frogs over lily pads for bass and bluegill Dennis Doyle We eased the canoe quietly up to within comfortable fly-casting distance of the shaded shoreline. A sparse blanket of fallen petals and pollen covered most of the water’s surface along this wooded edge. But I hoped the bluegills holding there could tell the difference between floating foliage and a tasty beetle. Image Caption ...
Lucky Seven: Gone fishing Fish for free at Lake Roberts Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 3:20AMThe third annual Aldo Leopold Kids Fishing Derby and Festival takes place this Saturday at Lake Roberts in the Mimbres Valley as part of free fishing day in New Mexico.
Fishing Is My Day Job: Double up on Kevins Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 2:30AMBill Ryan scores a 23-inch wild Sacramento River rainbow on his 15th year fishing with guide Kevin Brock. Submitted photo
Always a time for fishing Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 10:13PMShades of brilliant spring greens were reflected from the still water of Hancock Creek. Just the slightest breeze out of the southwest ruffled the water. High above the water, the graceful and magnificent forms of a pair of osprey circled.
Trout season opens in coastal rivers Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 6:30PMOregon coastal rivers open for trout fishing Saturday and anglers should find water levels in near perfect condition for catching native cutthroat trout.
You can do this: Fly-fishing Wednesday, June 1, 2011 @ 4:16PMHeck, the American and Sacramento rivers are right here.
Champion fly caster gives insight on sport Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:53AMWhether it's a friendly wager on who can drop a fly closest to a lily pad or an organized tournament, the occasional foray into competitive casting will improve a fly fisher's skills.
Busting bass on Bastrop with fly rods Thursday, May 19, 2011 @ 3:16PMOutdoors With Jim Darnell
WVU, Herd teams in fly-fishing competition Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 8:01PMWest Virginia University doesnt seem to want to face Marshall University on the football field, but WVU has jumped at a chance to meet MU in a fly-fishing competition. Teams from the two schools will square off May 19-21 in the second annual Harmans North ...
SOUZA: Casting for stripers on the banks of the Kickemuit Sunday, May 1, 2011 @ 12:34AMIt’s late in the afternoon and the sun is sitting on the horizon. That’s the time when stripers come out to play.
Calendar /Events in the great outdoors Sunday, April 24, 2011 @ 5:34AM• WNY Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Donovan American Legion Post, 3210 Genesee St., Cheektowaga, fly tying 6 p. m., meeting 7:30 p. m., Tuesday. A presentation from Casting for Recovery on fly-fishing retreats for women who have or who have had breast cancer. Call 695-1003.
Notes: Fishing season open at DeSoto Monday, April 18, 2011 @ 3:17AMDeSoto National Wildlife Refuge has begun its fishing, boating, and mushroom seasons. Anglers need either an Iowa or Nebraska license and are reminded that minimum length limits and creel limits are in effect. Due to high water...
Panfish season a wide-open affair Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 9:38PMSeasons turn, turn, turn, and area anglers anxiously await openers for big game fish such as trout, bass, pike, musky, walleye and the like. But a substantial corps of anglers -- mainly recreational fishers in search of food -- get out on shoreline and near shore waters in pursuit of panfish.
Fishing club lures Palmer Home children to love of hobby Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 7:15PMAs he demonstrated the fine art of casting Saturday, fly fisher Mel Waxham described his passion for what he called his "full-time hobby." "It can be addictive," he said. "Once you start catching fish, you don't want to stop. You get out there and it's a different world."
Time to start throwing lures at trout Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 6:44PMThe other morning I looked out the kitchen window and noticed the backyard had turned green overnight. Not nearly as green as it will be in late May, but a heck of a lot greener than it had been. What that means to me, other than I’ll have to start mowing the lawn soon, is our trout streams are becoming increasingly fishable, with water levels moderating and temperatures rising.
Fishing lesson Saturday, April 9, 2011 @ 1:18AMMatt Wilhelm, with the Invasive Species Action Network in Livingston, teaches Butte High students how to assemble a fly rod at the Clark Fork River in the Warm Springs Recreation Area on Thursday. The
Mayfly nymphs are good fish bait Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 9:21AMEarly season fly fishing in streams is often plagued by murky waters. No real problem if you like fishing in lakes and know a little about insect hatches.
Outdoor calendar Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 7:42PMThe North Puget Sound Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is holding its annual Big Game Banquet from 4-10 p.m. on March 12 at Comcast Arena in Everett. The event includes games, raffles and auctions. For more information, call Al Barney at 425-353-3961.
Spring offers prime fishing on Lake O Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 11:15PMSpringtime on Lake Okeechobee is a favorite time of year for many anglers, aside from the fact that the cold weather has departed, fishing for bass, blue gill and shell cracker is at its peak.
Fly Fish Texas Coming to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 13 Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 9:03AMATHENS—Fly Fish Texas is your one-stop shopping center for everything there is to know about fly-fishing in Texas, and it takes place March 13 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Can’t Wait to Fish? Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 8:12PMLink up with the chain pickerel Dennis Doyle Fishing the Tidewater this early is an exercise in hope, humility and discomfort. These are times of unpleasant wind and bone-chilling temperatures. But for the determined angler, there can also be moments of heady triumph and the first real excitement of the season — not to mention a tasty fish dinner. Image Caption: The earliest cold-water gamefish ...
OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, Feb. 17 Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 6:49PMThe fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone 909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can be sent to 909-887-8180. E-Mail messages or fishing reports can also be posted to Jim ...
Novato Notebook Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 2:35PMFormer Novato High standout Erik Olson, a freshman at Stanford, captured the Junior National Cross Country Championship Saturday and will represent the United States at the World Cross Country Championships next month in Spain.
When sun's shining, sweep of the tail gives a redfish away Thursday, January 27, 2011 @ 5:16PMCOPANO BAY -- Ratty, rotting duck blinds fade in and out of focus as our boat slides past in the foggy haze that has settled on our secret fishing hole north of Rockport.
Groups combine efforts to improve Calaveras River Wednesday, January 19, 2011 @ 2:04AMA grassroots effort to educate the public about the degraded and channelized Calaveras River, and its historic runs of steelhead and salmon, will promote its message during a festival that includes a parade of giant fish puppets and a gathering site at...
High winds don't stop the toughest anglers Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 5:31PMRecent high winds have made the going tough for even bay and inland anglers, but the tough got going and got some nice fish, even so.
Winter doesn’t keep die-hard anglers out of the water Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 10:34AMIt was an ugly day along the Arkansas River, with the mercury at 26 degrees and an icy fog that made life feel wet and much colder.
Outdoors with Mark Sturtevant Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 12:17PMWith winter on the doorstep, many of our valley's fly fishers are thinking of tying flies for next spring. I'm pleased to report that we have a new source for tying materials and tackle, the Beaver Creek Fly Shop.
Gift ideas for outdoors-lovers Monday, December 13, 2010 @ 12:05AMI’ve picked up a lot of books and DVDs in the past year. Some were good, some passable and a few were stinkers. With Christmas coming up, I thought I’d mention a few that impressed me most. Books and DVDs always are good gifts for people who enjoy outdoor recreation.
Volunteers/Donations Needed, 12/5 Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 7:42PMGirl Scouts Girl Scouts of Colorado needs volunteers in Denver County. Adults can volunteer to lead a troop through their Girl Scout leadership experience or assist with events, camps or in the office.
Trout Abound on Alaska’s Kodiak Island Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 10:52AMSteelhead trout and other fish are plentiful in the remote waters of Alaska’s Kodiak Island.
Fishing report (Oct. 28-Nov. 3) Thursday, November 4, 2010 @ 1:47AMCourtesy Connecticut DEP INLAND REPORT ATLANTIC SALMON The recently stocked broodstock salmon are providing some nice action for anglers, with good reports from the Shetucket River, Naugatuck River, Crystal Lake and Mount Tom Pond. Try flashy streamers (attractor pattern) when fishing the rivers. Anglers are reminded to consult the 2010 CT Anglers Guide for regulations for broodstock Atlantic ...
Catching brown trout easy in fall, but ethical? Wednesday, November 3, 2010 @ 10:29PMIt can be a brown trout bonanza for anglers fishing Montana 'sstreams right now. That's because the normally reclusive fish areon the move as they travel to or from spawning beds.
EAST-ENDER By Tom Gilbert: Stutzes get help with the wounded warrior project Monday, November 1, 2010 @ 12:00AMWe return today to Darv and Sandy Stutz's efforts in support of Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing.
An Outdoor View: Taking fishing seriously Friday, October 22, 2010 @ 12:18PMThis column first appeared Dec. 28, 1990, in "The Tides," a weekly supplement of the Clarion. It has been edited for brevity.-- LP Three years ago, during the late run of Kenai River sockeye salmon, I had the fortune to cross paths with a serious fisherman.
Chasing the Ladies: Part One Friday, October 22, 2010 @ 6:57AMIn this piece, Brian (Skippy) Skipworth describes a weekend on the Upper Dee in pursuit of thymallus thymallus.
On the fly: High water angling: Give me some slack! Wednesday, October 20, 2010 @ 3:33PMIt's been raining for days, and riparian valleys roar in harmony to the staccato cadence of rain, while local rivers that once flowed like gin back in August now tumble like chocolate mocha over windfalls and scattered logjams.
Angela's Adventures: Fly Fishing Monday, October 18, 2010 @ 1:55PMNEAR LIVINGSTON - Montana is known for some of the best fly fishing in the world, so how could I resist picking up a rod and giving it a cast? Unfortunately it's not as easy as it sounds, especially when you're used to spin fishing.
Salmon saga Sunday, October 17, 2010 @ 12:50AMDragging sharp hooks to snag kokanee salmon reared in lakes may not be a sport of kings, garner trophy-sized bragging rights or receive lines of scripture in a fishing bible, but it does have fans - plenty of them.
Wrestling big tuna off Louisiana coast no longer an all-day affair Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 5:34AMIt's now as commonplace as casting for trout in the bayou
Fishing report: A big secret Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 1:46AMBASALT — The air is crisp and cool. The leaves are turning into vibrant shades of yellow, gold, red and orange.
Hunting & fishing Calendar Thursday, October 14, 2010 @ 4:14AMBeginning fly-fishing class.