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Don McDowell
Aug 19, 20213 min read
AZ Pro Marty Lawrence at Bartlett Lake
Yamamoto Pro Marty Lawrence fishes a lot of night tournaments in the summer, and summer in Arizona means monsoon storms. These storms...
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Woody
Jul 28, 20213 min read
What are Hoot Owl Restrictions?
“Hoot Owl” Summer Fishing In Montana, rivers are now under “Hoot Owl” evening restrictions which are designed to protect fish from...
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Don McDowell
Jul 13, 20213 min read
In the Grips of a Drought – Closure on the Colorado River
Drought Forces Closure on One of America’s Greatest Trout Fisheries State officials have implemented a voluntary fishing closure on 120...
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Woody
Jul 6, 20212 min read
Fly Fishing Tips for Beginners
FLY FISHING GEAR FOR BEGINNERS Before you can drift a fly you need some essential equipment. While there is a lot of gear out there,...
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Woody
Jul 2, 20213 min read
Dry Fly Fishing Tips to Use in the Fall
The Experience of Dry Fly Fishing If you haven’t yet experienced the enjoyment of dry fly fishing, fall can be a good time to get out...
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Mark Townsend
Jun 19, 20212 min read
Fishing in Muddy Water, Think Like a Fish
Your favorite river, reservoir or lake has turned like coffee with cream. There are a variety of reasons for this but you get the...
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Woody
Jun 15, 20212 min read
Fly Fishing in Maine: The Top Species – Flies and Times
The State of Maine offers some Fantastic Fly Fishing for Several Species No matter what suits your angling fancy it’s hard to go wrong in...
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Woody
Jun 9, 20213 min read
The Red Snapper is not just for Commercial Fishing Anymore
The northern red snapper is found in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the southeastern Atlantic coast of the United States...
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Don McDowell
Jun 6, 20211 min read
BASS Tournament Pro Daniel Elias
Daniel Elias is regarded as one of the best sight fisherman in bass fishing and is always a threat to win a tournament when bass are on...
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Woody
May 21, 20212 min read
How to use Sinkers When Bass Fishing
Sinkers (weights) for bass fishing are relatively light in weight, small and the rule of thumb is to use the lightest weight that will...
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Mark Townsend
Apr 7, 20212 min read
The Ethics of Spearfishing
Although the history of spear fishing goes back thousands of years, the ethics of modern events crosses the line on sport fishing...
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Woody
Mar 16, 20212 min read
How to Catch Blue Catfish in Rivers
Blue catfish are commonly found in rivers, large impoundments, and in the big water below those impoundments. What Blue Catfish Eat The...
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Don McDowell
Feb 4, 20212 min read
Saguaro Lake Project Uses Recycled Christmas Trees to Create Fish Habitat, Improve Angling
Saguaro Lake Project Uses Recycled Christmas Trees to Create Fish Habitat, Improve Angling Did you know that discarded Christmas trees...
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Woody
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Montana’s New Rules for the Madison River
Rules Are Changing on the Madison River in Montana HELENA – The rules regulating recreation use on the Madison River will be official...
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Don McDowell
Nov 3, 20202 min read
Incentivized Harvest of Brown Trout in Glen Canyon Begins November 11
The National Park Service (NPS) and Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) are working with partners and seeking the public’s help in ...
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Woody
Oct 30, 20204 min read
MLF Announces 2021 Abu Garcia College Fishing Schedule
Top Two Teams at College Fishing National Championship Advance to the 2021 Toyota Series Championship to Compete as Pros for a Shot at...
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Don McDowell
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Oregon: Hatcheries Damaged, Fish Lost to Wildfires
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff provided the following update on the impacts of Oregon’s current wildfires on its ...
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Don McDowell
Aug 28, 20203 min read
Hooked on Hooks
Have you ever had to end a great fishing trip early due to accidentally hooking yourself? Safety should never be overlooked when...
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Don McDowell
Aug 6, 20202 min read
Hearing on California’s AB3030 Rescheduled for August 12th
From the California Coastal Conservation Association of California: The California Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee adjourned...
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Don McDowell
Jul 29, 20202 min read
Coast Guard, Hawaii County Fire Department Rescue Kayak Fisher
Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department crews rescued a kayaker beset by weather 6 miles off South Point, Monday. The crew of the...
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