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Norfolk angling chain casts net wider - EDP 24
The traditional bait and fishing tackle shop has been reinvented for the internet age by an East Anglian company. Angling Direct owes its origins to a high street tackle shop at Wroxham in the early 1990s. Since then - and following the acquisition

Lures provide hook for collectors - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Chris Slusar and John Collen are avid lure collectors and co-hosts of The Great Milwaukee Classic, an annual show of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club. more photos Photo/Paul A. Smith Chris Slusar and John Collen are avid lure collectors and

SPORTS - Seeking steelhead ranks high in winter - Norwalk Reflector
There aren’t many brands of fishing available in winter, but seeking steelhead ranks high. They’re big 8 to 12 pounds usually extremely hard-fighting, and if you decide to take one home, not bad eating, especially smoked. Veteran steelhead hunters

Fishing trip to Grand Isle turns fatal - Houma Courier
GRAND ISLE A 76-year-old Harvey woman was killed on La. 1 Tuesday morning when she walked in front of a pickup truck, becoming the eighth death on local roads this month, State Police said. Ui Kyungh Song was fishing off the northern side of the

Mobile Co. man to remain in institution - Birmingham News
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) A judge has ruled that man who shot and killed his grandfather during a fishing trip along the Tensaw River will remain in an institution for now. Circuit Judge Robert Smith was told Monday that 28-year-old Jason William Pierce

Some already working on New Year’s resolutions - Alexandria Daily Town Talk
For many people, New Year’s resolutions are just part of a fun tradition to be later forgotten. But for others, resolutions are personal promises that must be kept. Frank Freel got off to a good start on Thursday, the first day of 2009, determined to

Film events bring the outdoors indoors - Idaho Statesman
Well, the good news is this winter you can do it with hundreds of other people. And the bad news? You don’t get to lay on your couch. But there are three events scheduled, including two film tours, that will put all the outdoor action and gorgeous

Outdoors: Landowners can enroll in new Game and Parks program - Omaha World-Herald
Landowners have an opportunity to enroll their land, lakes, ponds, rivers and streams in the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s new Open Fields and Waters Program. They may be eligible to receive payment for allowing public walk-in hunting and

Weekend options: What a Minnesota winter is all about - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sharpen your skates and slice some ice at Winterskate. Skate on a 130- by 60-foot rink in Rice Park, surrounded by holiday lights and decorations, including a 90-foot-tall lighted Christmas tree. Skate rental for $2. Warming house, hot chocolate and

Message in a bottle a tender memory - NorthJersey.com
NORTH HALEDON Kathleen Pimm knew that a note found in a bottle after nearly 40 years was written by her late brother. It was the handwriting. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw it,” Pimm said. “I was in total shock.” The note was released from

VAN ZANT: Fishing by these rules is the only way to go - Long Beach Press-Telegram
Hire a guide. Especially if you are fishing strange waters. An example of a guide would be a sportboat skipper. It can be worth it to go out on a sportboat from the many landings along our coast and let the pros put you onto the fish. Look for the

Local fishermen heading out onto the ice - Cheboygan Tribune
Sever cold and strong winds have dominated the last couple of weeks leading anglers to head to the ice in search of productive fishing. Shanties are starting to speckle the inland lakes across Northern Michigan, with good ice being found on both Burt

Break on the Lake Resort - Republican-Eagle
Break on the Lake encompasses 56 acres and 23 cabins, A-frames and chalets, a full service lodge with a bar, lounge and game room for the kids, plus a heated outdoor pool. Ten of our units are all season vacation homes built in 1997 and include

Fish Report - Modesto Bee
Striper fishing in main Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers has slowed dramatically in past weeks because of 46-degree water. Water has been as cold as 43 degrees on the San Joaquin side. A few large stripers can be found in deep water near Mothball

Fishing: Northeastern Louisiana report - News-Star
BLACK BAYOU No report. Cold rainy weather keeping anglers off the lake. CANEY LAKE Best fishing right now seems to be with the yellow bass hanging around the bottom in 30 foot water. Some are catching them on jigs while crappie fishing

Should the U.S. - Wapakoneta Daily News
ST. MARYS While the recent ice on area lakes, including Grand Lake St. Marys, may tempt some to brave the frozen water to fish, anglers are advised to take caution when participating in the seasonal activities, a park official says. Grand Lake St

Winter Weather Advisory - Log Cabin Democrat
Winter weather advisory in effect until 2 pm CST this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Little Rock has extended the winter weather advisory for parts of North Arkansas until 2 PM CST this afternoon. A mixture of light rain light freezing

Rotorua family missing at sea - Daily Post
Police hold serious concerns for the safety of five members of a Rotorua family who went missing in five-metre seas during a fishing trip off Maketu. The 5.5m pleasure boat holding two men - who police say are cousins - and three children aged 12, 13

Fish Tips - Coeur d’Alene Press
Most fishermen concede it’s too darned cold to fish right now, but many of these same guys are hopping up and down waiting for the lakes to freeze over. “We could have fishable ice here by the end of the week,” said Randy Johnson of Sportsman’s

Shrouded by the sea - The Terrible Truth about Dolphins and Whales - Earthtimes
An animal welfare problem of major proportions has been uncovered in a new report by WDCS, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. PLYMOUTH, Mass. , Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The report, Shrouded by the sea , reveals the shocking truth

HUNTING AND FISHING: Poacher’s fishing gear lost - Bellingham Herald
A Moses Lake man who committed several violations of fishing regulations is now without the tools of his nefarious trade. Pedro Martinez, 46, was cited earlier this year on Rufus Woods Lake (the reservoir behind Wells Dam on the Columbia River) after

Scottish fishermen get new deal over fishing grounds - Scotsman.com
A FISHING deal for the UK today averted the closure of vital west of Scotland prawn fishing grounds, and landed increased catch quotas for North Sea cod, mackerel and plaice. The result of negotiations in Brussels on next year’s EU catch quotas was

FEATURE: Economic downturn boosts fishing - Taipei Times
Experienced recreational fishermen have long enjoyed outings on the the nation s picturesque coasts and river estuaries, catching fish in peace while enjoying the great outdoors. Not any more. The global economic downturn has swollen the ranks of

Environmental study details toll taken by harmful fishing practices - The Chronicle Herald
SOINTULA, B.C. Environmental groups from both sides of the country want the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to use some attractive bait to encourage fishermen to use less destructive gear. Vancouver Island-based Living Oceans Society, the

Holiday sales strong until Christmas Eve - Port Arthur News
It s now down to the wire last-minute holiday shopping. Busy local retailers contacted were taking care of better-late-than-never customers needs, meeting or exceeding holiday sales expectations. Even nationally, news was mixed with some

Dirty cash, fishing gear and incredible tales - Cape Breton
SYDNEY It s a case involving a grocery bag full of dirty cash, a fishing boat and licence, and untrustworthy characters. It s also one to which a judge hopes the Canada Revenue Agency will pay close attention. Over the course of five days in

Britain hails deal on fishing quota - MSN UK News
A fishing deal for the UK has averted the closure of vital west of Scotland prawn fishing grounds, and landed increased catch quotas for North Sea cod, mackerel and plaice. The result of negotiations in Brussels on next year’s EU catch quotas was

Killeen Delivers EUR202 Million Of Fishing Quotas For Ireland - PR Inside
2008-12-22 15:46:52 - Monday, 22 December 2008 - Tony Killeen TD, Minister for Fisheries and Clare T.D., has secured a valuable package of fishing measures for Irish Fishermen following intensive and difficult negotiations at the December Agriculture

Oregon Recreation Report - Corvallis Gazette-Times
Hunting and fishing licenses for 2009 went on sale Dec. 1. Buy yours online or at an ODFW license sales agent. You can also buy one for a gift during the holiday season. See ODFW s Web site for what you need to know. Focus on waterfowl hunting Most

Friday Fishing Report - Inside Nova
POTOMAC RIVER - D.C. - Largemouth bass in the city are to be found on shallow sand, rocky or gravel banks adjacent to dropoffs. These areas are feeding grounds for the bass, as they come up from their holding areas in deeper water. Jig ‘n pig, small

East Texas Fishing Report - Athens Daily Review
ATHENS Lake Athens is about six inches low and clear. Water temp is in the upper 50s. Charles Spearman at Lake Athens said bass fishing slowed down during the last week. Biggest fish reported weighed about 4 1/2 pounds. Best bite has been coming

Outdoors digest - Kansas City Star
The Grand Pass Wildlife Area near Miami, Mo., has emerged as one of the Mississippi Flyway s premier rest stops during the fall mallard migration. Visit the wetlands along the Missouri River at this time of the year, and you re likely to see huge

Fishing: Northeastern Louisiana report - News-Star
BLACK BAYOU Bass are slow to fair around the grass on jigs and floating worms. Crappie are slow with a few caught on jigs or shiners. CANEY LAKE Crappie are moving to deep water with best results dropping jigs or shiners around brush in 35

Fishing Report - Greenville News
Trout: Fair. A lot of trout have been stocked so beware the 15-inch minimum size limit; most stockers are a few inches under that. Best bet is still trolling large minnows or spoons 80 to 90 feet deep in big water near the dam, but expect trout

Northwest Arkansas Fishing Report - Morning News
Editor’s Note: Flip Putthoff , who compiles the area fishing report, is on vacation. This is last week’s report. Beaver Lake: Black bass and striped bass are keeping rods bent at Beaver Lake. Aaron Jolliff at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers said

Christmas Wish kicks into high gear - Baxter Bulletin
The shopping blitz of Black Friday may be over, but volunteers at the Christmas Wish Center are kicking into high gear to finish filling wishes for Twin Lakes families so they will have a brighter Christmas. Some wishes have been filled and picked up

One More Cast: 3 lines benefit anglers - Gaylord Herald Times
Years of wishful thinking have seemingly paid off. Starting in April, anglers across the state and on every body of water open to fishing will be able to drop that extra line, and get away with it. That s something my dad and I — along with

Outdoor Life: Christmas for the outdoors lover - Thunder Bay Source
My better half says to me, “What do we get a guy that has more hunting and fishing gear than most sporting goods stores?” This is the time of year I get asked by family and friends what I would like for Christmas and my answers always remain the same

DNR: Ice begins freezing, but snowfall not helping - MLive.com
Cold weather started producing some ice however heavy snowfall and strong winds around the state will not help with the freezing process, the Michigan Department of Resources said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report. Whitefish action should be

Something fishy on the Wild Coast? - Independent Online
Alarmed by sightings of large fishing vessels close to shore along the unspoiled Wild Coast, visitors and residents are worried that fish pirates are using the cover of darkness to rape local marine life. Prominent conservationist and businessman Pat

Out on the ice - Idaho Mountain Express
Not everyone will buy a lift ticket or trudge to the top of a nearby peak to enjoy winter sports this year. A few hardy outdoorsman will grab the fishing gear and an auger, and head to the lake to ice-fish. “I don’t ski,” says Ketchum bartender Mark

Flatlanders in Idaho skip skiing, go fishing - Idaho Statesman
BELLEVUE, Idaho Not everyone will buy a lift ticket or trudge to the top of a nearby peak to enjoy winter sports this year. A few hardy outdoors folks will grab the fishing gear and an auger, and head to the lake to ice-fish. “I don’t ski,” says

One More Cast: 3 lines benefit anglers - Gaylord Herald Times
Years of wishful thinking have seemingly paid off. Starting in April, anglers across the state and on every body of water open to fishing will be able to drop that extra line, and get away with it. That s something my dad and I — along with

Football championship isn’t the only game in Wheeling - Charleston Daily Mail
WHEELING, W.Va. — Football may be the name of the game in Wheeling this weekend, but it’s not the only game in town. The Festival of Lights at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center is one of the tourist highlights in Wheeling. This year s additions

The most wonderful day of the year to give him fishing gear - Pensacola News Journal
“Right now, guns are selling like the Russians are in Molino,” said Rick Bankston, owner of Buck & Bass Sporting Goods on Pine Forest Road. “Somebody said the other day, ‘The Russians might have taken Georgia, but by golly, they ain’t gonna get

Didymo found in renowned Westland fishing river - New Zealand Herald
The invasive algae didymo has been found in the West Coast’s internationally renowned trout fishing Karamea River. The Department of Conservation said today the discovery of the weed in the river at the heart of the Kahurangi National Park was a

Fishing for Life - Egypt Today
DEL NAGI WAS born on the Nile 40 years ago. He comes from a long line of fishermen who traveled the vast channels of the river, living on the water as they ride the current in search of fishing hotspots. Today, Adel is an experienced fisherman