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Harrison's comments latest black eye for Steelers Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:47PMIt has been a tough five days for the Steelers. First, their star wide receiver, Hines Ward, basking in a feel-good embrace after his popular "Dancing With The Stars" victory, is arrested in Atlanta for driving under the influence. Two months after he could execute a samba with dance partner Kym Johnson, police said he was so impaired he couldn't even walk a straight line.
Brooklyn Rod and Gun, an Urban Haven for Anglers Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 5:25PMBehind the blue door at Brooklyn Rod and Gun, bluefish and bluegrass rule as anglers drink beer, play records and plot their next outdoor adventure.
FISHING REPORT Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:09AMAdobe Creek Res. (Blue Lake)—Irrigation releases are under way. The low-water ramp is the only usable boat ramp. Fishing is still fair to good for crappie from a boat. Fishing for catfish is fair to good from shore.
Gone Fishin' : National Guard enjoys a bad day of fishing on Martha's Vineyard Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 6:25PMIt rained. It rained some more. And it kept raining. But the deluge did little to dampen the spirits of the six members of the Massachusetts National Guard who visited Martha's Vineyard last weekend as guests of the Rod and Gun Club.
Explosion in Billings Destroys Home Thursday, June 9, 2011 @ 9:31AMBILLINGS – An explosion and fire leveled a Billings house and damaged several others on Wednesday, leaving debris scattered across a residential neighborhood. Police, fire and utility employees were on the scene to help determine the cause. Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. spokesman Rick Matteson said natural gas was likely involved, but could not say what might have triggered the explosion.
Kentucky sets free fishing days | PHIL POTTER COLUMN Saturday, May 28, 2011 @ 10:45PMHave you ever fished in Kentucky? Want to try it free and without a fishing license? You can next weekend, on June 4-5, when Kentucky hosts its annual Free Fishing Weekend. Anyone, resident or non-resident, can fish all allowable state waters or attend free fishing seminars these two days.
Local fishing hole provides rewards and relaxation Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 7:11PMJust past the rusty sawmills and train tracks bordering Wooster rests an old dirt road that lines itself with overgrown Ohio tallgrass and aged pine trees. It’s the type of setting that easily lends refuge to wildlife and varmints, as Steve Webster will explain to anyone fortunate enough to accompany him how he enjoys carrying [...]
Media in the spotlight Sunday, April 17, 2011 @ 6:28PMANGLING NOTES:ANNAMOE Trout Fisheries took centre stage last Friday week for the gathering of media anglers to compete for the coveted Fáilte Ireland Perpetual Crystal Trophy at the natural scenic venue on the banks of the Avonmore River in Co Wicklow.
Fishing report Thursday, April 7, 2011 @ 8:24PMFishing report
Vail Valley fishing report Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 12:39AMThe first catch is always big, but fly fishing is a sport in which a person can develop his or her goals. All fly fishermen start as beginners, and they all had to develop skills and techniques that grew and expanded in order to be successful catching the fish they were after.
Vail Valley fishing report Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 12:28AMAll fly fishermen start as beginners, and they all had to develop skills and techniques that grew and expanded in order to be successful catching the fish they were after. Fly fishing is such a great sport because the learning neve Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Vail ...
Fishing Is My Day Job: McGowan, Pestoni win steelhead derby Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 2:04AMSt. Helena angler Ron McGowan with his trophy 18-pound Smith River steelhead. Submitted photos
Outdoors with Mark Sturtevant Monday, February 28, 2011 @ 12:00AMWinter released its lock on central Pennsylvania for the briefest of respites just about Valentine s Day.
Fishing Line: 02/17/11 Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 8:01PMAMERICAN RIVER - Steelhead fishing improved and though not everyone was catching, enough anglers hooked bright, hard-fighting, newly arrived adult steelhead from 5 to 8 pounds, to rekindle interest.
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Events calendar Saturday, December 4, 2010 @ 11:50PMDec. 5 Holiday Soup Hike. Brush Creek Park, Beaver Falls. Easy 3- to 4-mile hike around Brush Creek Park followed by a hot bowl of soup, bread and hot beverages. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $18, $14 Venture Outdoors member. 412-255-0564, www.ventureoutdoors.org .
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th 9:30AM TOWNSHEND AUCTION GALLERY RTE. 30 TOWNSHEND VT. (15 MILES NORTH OF BRATTLEBORO) Friday, October 29, 2010 @ 11:24PMA weekly newspaper serving the antiques and arts industry, collectors, and institutions. New information each week on antiques shows and auctions around the country and antiques dealer listings.
Mentoring programs cast wider net Tuesday, October 26, 2010 @ 4:51PMAccording to The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania, a coalition of mentoring programs, the number of students in various mentoring programs has grown from 3,828 in 1998 to 24,112 last year.
On the fly: The magic fly Friday, October 22, 2010 @ 7:22AMVibrant colors mark a rainbow trout netted in the Roaring Fork River below Basalt. BASALT — I was sorely tempted to put away my fly rod after the first weekend in October, and with good reason.
Playing catch-and-relief with wounded warriors Friday, October 15, 2010 @ 11:06AMSince growing up in the Arlington area, Jill Roed has earned a college degree, moved to Montana, married, and found a career in the mecca of fly-fishing.
Vail Valley fishing report Thursday, September 30, 2010 @ 7:01PMThe cottonwoods, willows and aspens are showing their brilliant yellow plumage and for local fly anglers this is the sign that the trout, especially brown trout, will be changing their attitudes. As water temps cool and days become shorter, trout, just like most wildlife, begin preparing for a long cold winter. To do this they need to accumulate calories as quickly as possible. For the last ...
Vail Valley fishing report Thursday, September 30, 2010 @ 6:58PMGuide Andres Ramirez and his client Michael Bonnette pull in a big catch recently. Proper use of streamers are key this time of year.
Take advantage of fishes' fall gluttony Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:41AMLabor Day weekend harkens the beginning of the end for Southcentral anglers.
Fishing Report: Stripers biting in Napa River Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:04AMHere’s a look at the latest local angling action:
High country spinning: four Eagle County fishing holes Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 12:25PMFishing these spots requires a license for anyone 16 or older, Henry McAlpin, a guide with Fly Fishing Outfitters, said. Buy a fishing license at a local outfitter or store like City Market or Sports Authority. Licenses cost $9 for the first day, and $5 for each additional day, McAlpin said.
Morning conditions good for 'hoppers Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 5:34AMDuring the past week, we have had some rain, even higher temperatures (to include heat advisories) and high humidity. The skies have been sunny, and there has been little wind.
Choice of fishing rod wise at times Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 4:36PMI recently read an interesting article on panfish. Quoting from Mississippi’s Hattiesburg American: “If bluegill (panfish) are to be the main focus of your fly fishing efforts, a 7 to 7.5 foot fibreglass rod designed to cast 4 weight line will be sufficient.”
Fishing report (July 15-21) Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:11AMCourtesy Connecticut DEP INLAND REPORT
âRich! Bear!â - The Great Bear, The Great Land, The Great North Woods Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:12PMOne of the earliest memories I have is of my mother reading to me from a Little Golden Book designed to teach preschoolers the alphabet by way of the Noah’s Ark story. On page one Noah gathered two apes—or aardvarks maybe, something starting with the letter A. I don’t remember. On the last page two zebras climbed up the gangplank to the big boat under Noah’s benevolent, animal-loving gaze just ...
Architect previews Bass Pro plans for Pyramid Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 5:45PMImagine visiting a Memphis store to purchase a boat, and taking it for a test drive directly into the Mississippi River. That vision will soon be a reality, according to one of the architects working on the upcoming Bass Pro Shops location at the Pyramid.
Saginaw River: Carp country Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 10:43PMBAY CITY, Mich. -- It's not easy being green. read more
Glaciers may have missed Driftless Zone but trout are right at home Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 7:08PMDOVER, Minn. | Gary Sobotta stood on the bank of a beautiful trout stream winding through Minnesota farm country and acted like a proud papa. People in these parts still remember when that ribbon of clear water known as Crow Spring Branch wasn’t much. Its banks were eroding, pools were filling in, there wasn’t much habitat in the water and the trout population was struggling.
John Berry's Fly-fishing report: Trout love San Juan worms after heavy rains Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 6:34AMDuring the past week, we have had a major rain and higher temperatures.
Outdoors briefs for Thursday, July 8 Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 9:05AMHands-on bugs at Silver's Lagoon
Val Valley fishing report Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:14AMLocal rivers are hot, but patience is required when doing dry fly fishing. “I just ripped it out of its mouth, again! This isn't a bass master tournament, Miles,” I mumbled under my breath.
Mid-South fishing report for July 2, 2010 Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 12:00AMFishing report for Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas waters.
RUSSELL SMITH: Canyon Lake, lodge a pleasant surprise Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 7:46PMThe traffic was bumper-to-bumper and, at times, hardly moving as we neared the Guadalupe River Bridge. The source of the slow-to-no movement involved the sheer volume of vehicles, a quickly changing traffic signal and hundreds of tiny bathing suits on people carrying inner tubes back and forth from the river.
Squid studies: Local knowledge lands new insights Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 3:48PMEditor's Note: Marine biologist William Gilly is on an expedition to study Humboldt squid on the University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System research vessel New Horizon in the Gulf of California. He and other scientists are learning about the giant squid, their biology and ecology on this National Science Foundation-funded expedition. This is his fourth blog post about the trip. [More]
Too hot to fish? Watch a fishing flick Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:48AMIt got hot fast this year. Hey, I like warm weather but for early June it was much too hot, much too quick for me and much too hot and much too quick for the fish.
Outdoors with Mark Sturtevant Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 11:09PMIt is the first week of April and I prowl the meadows along the limestone springs noting the green buds that have popped with the unexpected hot weather. I dream of hatches and dry fly fishing and hope the early spring delivers.
Larry Dablemont: New magazine editor quickly adjusts to fishing, lying about size Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 9:25AMI caught a pretty good fish last week in the Ozarks, with high water everywhere after the heavy rains. I went to the Pomme de Terre River above Truman Lake, where the high waters had back the lake way up into the stream.
Outdoors: Record-breaking spring fishing season comes to an end Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 1:36PMLocal anglers catch record numbers on area lakes and rivers
Roger Beukema: Feeling back at home on the AuSable River Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 7:18PMIt’s been 10 years since my son Matthew had a fly rod in his hand or fished from a kayak. Home for the past three weeks from Germany where he works, he was able to do a little of each.
Scene Outdoors: Anglers enjoy a close-to-home opener Saturday, May 22, 2010 @ 5:07AMIf Kevin Stadler could market his optimism, he could make some serious money. He stood behind Alex VanErp of Faribault as the young man cast a Hofschneider Red Eye lure into Cannon Lake near Faribault on Sunday evening and said VanErp would soon catch a fish.
Bluegill appeal increasing among anglers Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 6:56PMAt a recent family gathering, one of my great-grandsons caught his first fish from our pond and was the happiest boy around and proud of his first catch, a 6-inch bluegill.
Prince Charles goes fishing Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 12:54PMThe keen angler tries his luck during a day-long visit to Teesside.
Kayaking for rainbow trout on Lake Taneycomo Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 8:17PMThe sun was barely emerging above the wooded bluff along Branson’s Lake Taneycomo causing the forest creatures to awaken. A tufted titmouse chirped followed by a chorus of others while a blue jay scolded an intruding squirrel. Dimples on the lake’s surface marked where trout rose to insects. A fishing friend dubbed this ‘magic hour’ – that moment when dawn beckons wild creatures to begin their ...
An Old Adversary, Well Met Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 10:45AMMy first cast sailed out about 50 feet, and the small black popper plopped gently just off the shaded shoreline. Seconds ticked by as I held the small fly rod poised, the tip pointing straight at the distant bug and my line tensed in my left hand.
Small waters run deep with trout Thursday, May 13, 2010 @ 2:35AMA half-dozen times a year for a decade, I drove over a creek so small you could jump across in most places. It went under the road a mile from a major trout river, and I always wondered what it might hold.
Fishing fiction from Geoff Maynard Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 5:28PMWe normally have a maximum of 5 rods on the fishery during any given week of July. It tends to get a bit crowded with more anglers than that. On the particular week in question we had a couple of our regular guests staying, but the rest were new to us.