October 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
Australian-based Aqualuma Underwater Lighting™ came blazing into the industry just a few short years ago, but has been setting the bar high for innovation ever since. Aqualuma has already taken the industry by storm, with its unique lines of cutting-edge products – including the acclaimed Aqualuma Brake Light System™, which won the prestigious “Most Innovative Safety Product” Award at the 2008 US National Marine Manufacturers Award.
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October 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
The Acme Tackle Fiord® spoon may be based on a centuries old design developed by Scandinavians – the original spoon fishermen – but today this versatile metal lure is still helping anglers find new ways to fool trophy game fish in both fresh and salt waters.
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October 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
ALEXANDRIA, VA, October 28, 2008 – With winter approaching, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance has reviewed its claim files and reports the following six most common mistakes made when winterizing a boat:
1. Failure to winterize the engine: Freezing temperatures occur in all 50 states and while they are taken seriously up north, it’s the balmy states of California, Florida, Texas, Alabama and Georgia where boaters are most likely to have freeze-related damage to engine blocks. It routinely occurs to boats stored ashore here. Boats left in a slip are less susceptible to sudden freezing as the surrounding water retains heat longer than air.
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October 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
A limited fishery for Central Valley Chinook salmon will begin November 1, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) announced today. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 2008, the Sacramento River from 150 feet below the Lower Red Bluff (Sycamore) Boat Ramp to the Highway 113 bridge at Knights Landing will open under a daily bag and possession limit of one salmon. The remainder of the Central Valley basin, which includes the Sacramento, Feather, American and San Joaquin rivers or any of their tributaries, will remain closed to salmon fishing.
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October 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA- In Florida, public access to the waterfront and water-dependent businesses are being taxed out of existence. That’s due to the state’s inequitable tax code that appraises every single waterfront parcel — marina, boat ramp, commercial fishing operation or any other water-dependent facility — at “highest and best use” tax rates, not what the property is actually used for. On November 4, Sunshine State voters will have a chance to level the playing field by voting “yes” on Amendment 6, which if passed will allow waterfront parcels to be assessed on their present use as a marina, launch ramp or other waterfront business, and help keep the state’s waterways accessible to all Floridians.
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October 29th, 2008 by fishing_expert
ST. CLOUD, MINNESOTA – Pow’rTran has introduced a unique power steering unit that can be added to small outboards in minutes with common hand tools.
The most compact unit on the market, the new Pow’rTran PS 205, for awkward or hard-to-reach transom or bracket-mounted motors up to 20 HP, has a marine grade, submersible, high torque 12 volt motor that draws just 5 amps.
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October 28th, 2008 by rafter
The 22-day Gauley Rafting season has winded down, and once again it has brought in close to $45 million to West Virginia and the outfitters. Although numbers have been on the decline since 2000, the last year have seen a slowing in the decline.
Hopefully that trend will at least hold steady. For many of the outfitters, Gauley river rafting makes or breaks the season. Amazing that in a matter of days, your season can be up or down. But when you can charge a premium (around $145 for a half-day trip) for some of the most exciting whitewater rafting in the world, it has the potential for making a lot of money.
The exact numbers are not in yet, but I will report some of them as soon as I get me hands on the info. It will also be interesting to see how some of the larger companies fare with all the mergers and consolidation in the West Virginia rafting industry.
October 28th, 2008 by fishing_expert
On Thursday October 23, 2008, business representatives of the Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association from throughout the state met with Washington Governor Christine Gregoire to express their deepening concerns regarding the deteriorating conditions and uncertain future facing our region’s providers of recreational fishing equipment and opportunity. In attendance were Lonnie Schmidt from Sportco in Fife and Outdoor Emporium in Seattle, Mark Spada Western Regional Sales Manager of Yakima Baits in Granger, Brad Schoenborn of BS Fish Tales and Bobs Sporting Goods in Longview and Scott Weedman, co-owner of Three Rivers Marine and Tackle in Woodinville. The Governor listened as each representative painted a picture of the statewide economic crisis facing their individual businesses.
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October 28th, 2008 by fishing_expert
Six berths in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic will be up for grabs when 55 of the world’s best amateur anglers compete November 5-7 on Milford Lake out of Junction City, Kansas, in the 2008 BASS Federation Nation Championship.
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October 28th, 2008 by fishing_expert
PROSPERITY, South Carolina – Boater David Lowery of Milledgeville, Georgia, earned a fully rigged Ranger 198VX and a new Chevy truck Saturday as the winner of the Walmart Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Lake Murray in Prosperity, South Carolina. The top 40 boaters and the top 40 co-anglers from the Bama, Bulldog, Gator and Volunteer divisions competed in the three-day event.
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