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Fish Habitat Benefits From More Than $3 Million in Funding

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will provide more than $3.3 million to support 68 fish habitat projects in 36 states across the nation under the National Fish Habitat Action Plan (NFHAP). An additional $9.9 million in partner contributions, over $13.2 million in total, will go toward restoring and enhancing stream, lake and coastal habitat, as well as to improving recreational fishing and helping endangered species.

Louisiana’s Last Day For Recreational Fishing For Red Snapper Friday, July 23

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced the recreational fishing season for red snapper in state and federal waters will close at 12:01 AM on July 24, and will remain closed until June 1, 2011. LDWF chose to enact the same action for Louisiana waters to enhance the effectiveness and enforceability of NOAA regulations and to ensure the recreational red snapper quota is not exceeded in the 2010 fishing year.

Public meetings to review eastern Washington lake-treatment proposals

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

OLYMPIA, WA – A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) proposal to treat several eastern Washington lakes and a stream to eliminate undesirable fish species will be discussed at three public meetings later this month.

New Research Shows How Anglers and Boaters Use Social Media

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today revealed new research that helps define the impact of anglers and boaters in social media. The Social Media Audit, conducted by RBFF and Magnet 360, evaluated anglers and boaters in three market segments – new, casual and avid. Key findings include: (1) Fishing and boating are very popular topics in social media, (2) More people share experiences about fishing and boating in social networks like Facebook and Twitter and (3) Avid anglers and boaters tend to post more in forums, where the conversation is focused on specific topics like techniques, equipment and repair.

Wright & McGill Announce Skeet Reese Victory Spinning Reels

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

DENVER, COLORADO – The Wright & McGill Co. and Skeet Reese have worked closely together to design a new series of spinning reels that will not only stand up to the rigors of the Bassmaster Elite Series tournaments but are priced so the average fisherman can use the gear that professional anglers like Skeet Reese use everyday.

XCalibur Square Lip Shallow Running Bait Released

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

Fort Smith, AR – No BS marketing speak for XCalibur’s new series of Square Lip shallow-running crankbaits. The new baits don’t need it. They’ve got XCalibur’s quality, durability, and the most advanced technology, components, color patterns and textures that catch bass. The Square Lip wobbles with a semi roll to show its flash to bass down below and its silent swim projects a realistic baitfish look, sound and feel with water displacement – a real plus when bass are spooky or in very clear water.

Sockeye fisheries extended on Baker, Skagit rivers

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

Action: Reopens Baker and Skagit rivers sockeye fisheries.

Effective Dates: Immediately through July 31, 2010.

Species affected: Sockeye salmon.

Location: Baker River from mouth to Highway 20 bridge; Skagit River from the Dalles Bridge at Concrete to a point 200 feet above the east bank of the Baker River.

WDFW Weekender report goes monthly

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

The next Weekender report, the outdoor-recreation guide produced by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), will be distributed Wednesday, July 28.
With the new edition, Weekender will go to monthly- rather than semi-monthly- publication. Weekender will be distributed on Wednesdays, on or by the first day of each month.

BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM PROMPTS PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY AT LOVEWELL RESERVOIR

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

LOVEWELL RESERVOIR — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is advising the public to avoid contact with water in Lovewell Reservoir, which is located in the northeast corner of Jewell County.

Keep an Eye on Your Boat Trailer and It Will Treat You Well

fishing_expert — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:05:02 +0000

The BoatUS Trailering Club’s Top 3 Reasons for Trailer Mishaps
ALEXANDRIA, Va- With the boating season now in full swing, the miles are starting to add up for the thousands of boaters and anglers trailering their boats and fishing rigs to their favorite waterway.