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Sustainable fishing - there's a catch

The best pilchard? The one on a hook that's just been swallowed by a snapper. But according to a new environmental guide, that common angling scenario demonstrates the very best and worst of our $1.49 billion seafood industry. This we [...]

Posted On : Feb, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Stalwart of the fishing industry

Recognition for 50 years' unbroken service to New Zealand fisheries and the fishing industry came as a big surprise for Spring Creek fishing legend Ted Collins. Especially when Kaikoura MP Colin King and Fisheries Minister Phil Heatle [...]

Posted On : Jan, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

Shrimp fishing season begins in Gulf of Maine

Fishermen are casting their nets as the Gulf of Maine shrimp fishing season kicks off. Shrimp boats from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts take to the waters each winter for the sweet northern shrimp, with Maine boats typically accou [...]

Posted On : Jan, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Fishing company faces massive fine

One of New Zealand's biggest fishing companies, Sanford Limited, could be fined $4.4 million for discharging oily bilge water into the Pacific. The company faces seven charges under US law including pollution, conspiracy and obstructi [...]

Posted On : Dec, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Ice fishing? Here's what you need to know

Since my last column three weeks ago, I have spent seven days out on the water, including my annual fall trip to Tobin Lake, Sask. Timing plays a major role in fishing success and if you happen to be in the right place at the right time, [...]

Posted On : Nov, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Group calls on tuna fisheries for better shark protection

Countries involved in bluefin tuna fishing need to do more to protect the collateral killing of sharks, an environmental group said Tuesday. Three-quarters of migratory shark species that inhabit bluefin fishing areas are threatened with [...]

Posted On : Nov, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

Treasure Coast Fishing Report: Oct. 17

Indian River County: A good number of redfish are being reported from the Sebastian Inlet and south in the Indian River, according to the White's Tackle fishing report. Redfish don't mind the dirty water, caused by the rough, wind [...]

Posted On : Oct, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Cool weather heats up freshwater fishing

It looks as if the cooler weather typical of the fall season is finally here. This is a welcomed sign for the Central Florida freshwater angler because it means fishing will be significantly picking-up as more fish are caught in less time [...]

Posted On : Oct, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Putin, Medvedev Shown Fishing as 2012 Vote Decision Looms

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin were shown fishing together on the Volga river as uncertainty persists about which of them will run for the Kremlin next year. The two men, both wearing white trousers wi [...]

Posted On : Aug, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Foreign fishing crews 'treated like slaves in NZ waters'

The fate of two foreign fishing crews taking refuge in New Zealand remains unknown tonight, as they wait for unpaid wages and an investigation by the Labour Department. The crews left their ships in protest over inhuman conditions. New re [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Fishing Holidays in the UK - Cottages and Lodges

Most people, including myself, associate Hoseasons with Boating Holidays on places like the Norfolk Broads or on the River Thames, which I should point out also make fantastic fishing holidays as well. I was pleasantly surprised to [...]

Posted On : Jul, 25 2011 | Comments : 0

Latest Fishing Technology And Fishing Gears

Imagine you’re sitting out there on your fishing boat, you whip out a cool gadget you just bought from the Internet and after a couple of beeps, the device tells you that there is a school of fish some 3 meters or so away f [...]

Posted On : Jul, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Siamese Fighting Fish Fact Sheet

There are several species in the genus Betta, but the best known and most spectacular is the Siamese Fighting Fish; Betta splendens; the splendid Betta. This fish comes from Thailand and the old name of Thailand was Siam. Other n [...]

Posted On : Jul, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Summary of "Bass Fishing With Subsurface Plugs"How to Fish W...

Floating Diver Plugs An old, established and well-known example of a floating diver plug is the Big S, which comes in a wide range of sizes. These lures carry a diving vane on the front, creating the dive effect when they are wound in: t [...]