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Fly Fishing Gets Cold

KENNEBUNK -- Dan Dykstra couldn't wait to wade into the cold water of the Mousam River. So he asked fellow fisherman Kevin McKay to pull over for a taste of the brown trout fishery after they drove down from Bangor earlier this month. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Time for increase in hunting, fishing fees

It's been about a decade since hunting and fishing fees have gone up in Minnesota. It's time it happens. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and sportmen's groups from throughout the state will go to the Legislature [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 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

New Ice Fishing Regulations

ALBANY—With the onset of winter, the thoughts of many anglers often turn to ice fishing and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds ice anglers about a recent change to the Environmental Conservatio [...]

Posted On : Jan, 06 2012 | Comments : 0

Lahore market exports fish to over 15 countries

LAHORE - The Lahore fish wholesale market is supplying around 100-120 tonnes of fish daily all over the country during winter season. This is the largest market of freshwater fish in Pakistan that exports it to more than 15 countries regu [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Fishing stocks saw more protection the past year

Bonefish and four species of sharks got a break in 2011. For that matter, so did commercial fishermen on several key issues. State fishery managers put bonefish, the prized gray ghost of the flats, on the no-take list in April, joining th [...]

Posted On : Dec, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Fishing hamlets get feel of impending storm

Fishing hamlets along Chennai's coastline bore the brunt of gale and intermittent rain on Thursday caused by ‘Thane', the very severe cyclonic storm formed over southwest Bay of Bengal. The high tide and surging waves result [...]

Posted On : Dec, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

Stricken Russian fishing boat sails through Antarctic ice af...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A Russian fishing boat that was stuck for 12 days while in danger of sinking in the frigid waters off Antarctica began a trek through 100 miles (160 kilometers) of sea ice to open water on Wednesday, New Ze [...]

Posted On : Dec, 28 2011 | Comments : 0

Tablets, game consoles, tv's top most popular Christmas gift...

Electronic items seemed to be the most popular gift given this holiday season. According to some tech experts, this year was a bit different in the sense that there was not one breakout gift when it comes to technology. Instead, there wer [...]

Posted On : Dec, 27 2011 | Comments : 0

Icebreaker reaches stricken Russian fishing vessel

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A South Korean polar research ship on Monday reached a leaking Russian fishing vessel that has been stuck in the frigid waters off Antarctica for the past 10 days, New Zealand officials said. The Sp [...]

Posted On : Dec, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

Fishing, and normal life, on hold in Wukan, China

WUKAN, China - By a bit past 4 a.m., the wooden fishing boats are usually on their way out. In his shed on the docks, Chen Mingcai can hear the engines sputter to life before they slip away into the darkness. Lately, though, it's b [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Fishing: Stocks swell at ponds, lakes

It's that time of the year again when Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is stocking rainbow trout in small lakes and ponds across Texas. Thirteen stocked locations are in Houston or surrounding areas. Marcos J. De Jesus in his on [...]

Posted On : Dec, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Mark your fishing calendar for winter trout

Mark Jan. 6 on your fishing calendar. That’s the first day in the new year you should be able catch trout out of Lake Junior on TVA's Chickamauga Dam Reservation as the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency continues its successfu [...]

Posted On : Dec, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

A guide to ice fishing essentials

Ice fishing can be a great way to beat cabin fever and it can be one of the best times of the year to catch fish. However, to take advantage of ice fishing opportunities some gear is essential to make the experience comfortable and produc [...]