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Wyoming: Casper Angler Reels In State Record Sauger
A new state record was set Jan. 7 when Casper angler Tom Durst reeled in a 7.5 pound, 26.5 inch saug...

Arkansas: Historic Brown Trout Stocking In Little Missouri River
MURFREESBORO - Arkansas anglers have enjoyed fishing for rainbow trout in the Lake Greeson tailwater...

North Dakota: Registration Available for Darkhouse Spearers
Individuals who will participate in the upcoming darkhouse spearfishing season can now register onli...

New Hampshire: Great Bay Oyster Research Offers Hope for Future Stocks
DURHAM, N.H. - Good news has been in short supply for Great Bay oysters lately, but recent findings ...

Washington: Hatcheries, Other Facilities Suffer Flood Damage
OLYMPIA - Flooding from recent record rainfall caused an estimated $1 million damage to Washington D...

About Saltwater Fishing

Half Day Fishing
Maybe you guys can take it up on the northern Atlantic and Pacific coasts, but in the Southeast, a whole day of fishing in this unbearable summer heat can really wear a fellow out. That's why I usually only fish a half day during the summer. Come to think of it, I usually only fish a half day at any time! I used to fish all day long, from daybreak until sunset, drive two hours to get home, clean the boat and the fish and end up getting to bed around midnight. And it took me quite a few years to realize that I could catch the same number of fish and only fish a half day! It's called fishing the tide. I sat down and calculated just when during the day I caught most of my fish. Invariably it turned out to be either on the incoming or the outgoing tide. Then I pieced together the places I fished and kept track of what tide was the best. After that exercise, it was easy. I may still rise at 4AM to make it to the ramp before daybreak, but it's because the tide I am fishing is right at that time. On those days, I am home at noon, cleaned up and cooking fish on the grill that afternoon! Some days, I may not leave the house until noon. I'll fish the afternoon because the tide was right! I still catch about the same number of fish, only I come home and have time to spend doing other "required" things around the house. All this is great for inshore fishing. As soon as I figure out how to fish a half day offshore, I'll let you know! I can't bring myself to leave the blue water that quickly! How about you? Do you fish all day, but only catch for half a day?Half Day Fishing originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 05:40:34.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Boat Ramp Etiquette
Last week's Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament brought out the "grinch" in a lot of people as they faced discourteous boaters at the launch ramp. Professionals who have no time for local anglers took the scarce dock space (breaking the posted law) as hundreds of boats tried to launch in the pre-dawn morning. It was ugly, and tempers were on edge. If people would simply follow a few common sense rules, and respect other anglers, it could go a lot smoother. This applies to any launch site on any given summer weekend.Boat Ramp Etiquette originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Monday, July 26th, 2010 at 05:57:41.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Stuart Wins GJKT
In what was once billed as the world's largest fishing tournament, Captain Russell Stuart aboard the "Seafood Kitchen" weighed a 45.75-pound king mackerel on the first day of the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament.  That fish held  top spot for the second day as well, giving Stuart the top prize, a boat, motor and trailer valued at over $38,000. The two day aggregate (two fish total weight) was won by Captain Jerry Carter on the "Reel Quick" boat.  His prize was a similar boat rig also valued at over $38,000. 351 boats fished the first day of the event, the lowest number of entrants in tournament history - in years past, entries typically bounced around the 1000 mark.  Some blame the economy for the shortfall; others point to tropical storm Bonnie that was brewing to the southeast.  More than a handful of anglers blame the poor handling of a weigh-in/registration fiasco a couple of years ago.  Entries have gone down each year since that happened.  Whatever the reason, the charity that this event sponsors, Jacksonville Marine Charities, Inc,  will be hurting this coming year. For the first time, a cobia category was included.  Cobia are often caught while fishing for king mackerel, and in an effort many believe to attract more entrants, prizes were awarded for the three largest cobia.  I personally hate to see this turn with the tournament.  In years past, cobia that were caught were usually released unharmed.  Putting a price on them in future events will lead every boat that catches one to bring it to the scales.  While king mackerel are abundant and are prolific breeders, cobia are not.  Just like the situation with grouper and red snapper, the cobia population could be hit if tournaments start going after them.  Just my opinion!Stuart Wins GJKT originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 07:41:17.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Dog Days Fishing
Fishing in hot weather can be really tough. As hot as it has been, there are still some ways to be a successful angler. Fish are just like humans in one respect - they always want to be in comfortable surrounds - and that means water temperature. Paying attention to the heat and the water conditions, plays an important part in that success...Dog Days Fishing originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 05:25:26.Permalink | Comment | Email this

LDWF AND LOUISIANA WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES COMMISSION ANNOUNCE LARGE-SCALE OPENING TO RECREATIONAL FISHING
In a news release on July 14, 2010, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced significant openings to recreational fishing in the near-shore waters of Louisiana. With this action, approximately 86 percent of recreational fishing areas in Louisiana affected by the oil spill were opened effective July 14.   Read the whole story here. LDWF AND LOUISIANA WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES COMMISSION ANNOUNCE LARGE-SCALE OPENING TO RECREATIONAL FISHING originally appeared on About.com Saltwater Fishing on Friday, July 16th, 2010 at 07:35:27.Permalink | Comment | Email this

About Freshwater Fishing

Tying a Drop Shot Rig
A drop shot rig is one of the best ways to catch bass that are holding in deep water. You can get right on top of them and put your bait in their face, and keep it there. The rig is not too hard to tie. These steps should help you learn to tie the drop shot rig. Tying a Drop Shot Rig Tying a Drop Shot Rig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 10:06:11.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Atlantic Sturgeon Fact Sheet
Atlantic Sturgeon are found on the east coast of the US and a subspecies, the Gulf Sturgeon, is found on the Gulf Coast of the US. Those are just two of the 26 species of sturgeon worldwide. They grow big and are responsible for injuring some boaters each year when they jump and are hit by the boater. They get big - up to 800 pounds and 15 feet long. Here is some information about them and a picture of what they look like. Atlantic Sturgeon Fact Sheet Atlantic Sturgeon Fact Sheet originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 at 10:38:07.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Fishing The Weedline
Bob Jensen explains which weedlines are best to fish, baits to use fishing them and how to fish those baits. Summertime fishing is often tough but Bob says now is the time to catch fish off weedlines. Fishing The Weedline Fishing The Weedline originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at 10:34:56.Permalink | Comment | Email this

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now?

Summer Fishing Tips
Ted Pilgrim says fishing guides have tricks that make their summer fishing successful almost every day. You can try what they do and learn to catch fish even under the toughest conditions. picture (c) Ted Pilgrim Summer Fishing TipsSummer Fishing Tips originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 10:42:34.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Misc. Fishing Forums | Fishing Jokes

The Warden
I'm new here, thought I would start with a joke: A man was stopped by a game warden in Northern Michigan recently with two buckets of fish leaving

A down economy
Jack and Jill were hired at GM around the same time, both had great qualifications, and worked in the same divison doing desk jobs. Their boss was tol

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Bass Pro Shop Joke
A woman goes into Bass Pro Shop to buy a rod and reel for her grandson's birthday. She doesn't know which one to get so she just grabs one and goes

Funny Fishing Song!
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