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Clarks Creek opens through October Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:20AMAnglers will be able to fish Clarks Creek starting today. The opening will run through Oct. 31.
Trekking the Trinity Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:41AMA seldom seen wilderness traces along the West Fork of the Trinity River. A journey downstream reveals a lush landscape and a rugged Eden located through the heart of the county. The river winds like a snake between Lake Bridgeport and Eagle Mountain Lake.
Chinook are slamming the poles Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 8:33AMFishing report for July 23-29I’m living the dream. I’d be fibbin’ if I said I wasn’t. I get paid to write about the Pacific Northwest’s premier guides and outdoorsmen, and on top of that, I get in my share of fishing and hunting as well.Thursday was no exception. When Paul LeFebvre called to ask if I wanted to fish the Rogue Bay for a few hours with his grandson Joey, it took me about a ...
Historic village owner seeks input from public Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 5:03AMBULL SHOALS — When the newest part of your property is 107 years old, a lot of maintenance work may be necessary.
Female fishing guides no longer a rarity Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:42PMCindy Alford, 47, of Seadrift, has spent most of her life on the water. She was a shrimper for 13 years, and that experience led to her current stint as a fishing guide alongside her husband, Gary.
Bass fishing still slow at Clear Lake Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:55PMLAKE COUNTY -- The most common question the operators of the local tackle shops is, where are the bass at Clear Lake? Good question because overall the fishing leaves a lot to be desired. Most of the guides have been struggling to have their clients catch 3-5 bass for a full day on the lake.
The Great Outdoors: Women taking it to the woods in greater numbers Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:13PMWomen outpaced men as new hunters in 2009. More women than men took up hunting last year, according to data from the National Sporting Goods Association.
Tarpon research effort focuses on Boca Grande Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:21PMWant to know where that tarpon you caught last May will be in December? This fall, information will start trickling in from five Boca Grande tarpon that have been satellite tagged that could change traditional knowledge of the megalops. Through collaboration with the Bonefish and Tarpon Trust and the University of Miami, scientists with the program [...]
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Lebanon Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:18PMThe sparkling Mediterranean beckons as you touch down at Beirut airport. Pulsating lights from nightclubs give the capital a joyous, constant rhythm. Glamorous people drive fancy cars.
Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Lebanon Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:01AMThe sparkling Mediterranean beckons as you touch down at Beirut airport.
FDA May Change The Way It Regulates Risky Drugs Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:36AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just concluded a two-day meeting to look into the implementation of its Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategy Safeguards (REMS). According to Reuters, REMS is meant to protect patients from risky drugs, but with less paperwork and increased stability. Representatives from the pharmaceutical community were in attendance at the [...]
Will All the Wild Fish Be Gone by 2048? Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:53AMPaul Greenberg, author of Four Fish , talks about including fish in discussions of sustainable food. Fish are not like bison or farm-raised cattle. They're out of sight—in floating net pens, spawning on coastal shelves, or swimming through unregulated offshore waters. So when you hear about collapsing tuna stocks, underwater feedlots, or certified sustainable salmon, it’s hard to appreciate what ...
A true fish tale from Clear Lake Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:30AMFishing is just not very difficult. I mean, I had my pole in the Clear Lake water for all of about 30 seconds when I hooked on to a big, fat catfish.
Fact and fiction about zebra mussels Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:08PMLAKE TEXOMA – Lake Texoma is now going on two years of being infested with zebra mussels, and they won’t be going anywhere any time soon. They can clog up pipelines and attach to water vessels as well as affect the eco system. But biologists said they won't ruin the lake and are currently working on ways to actually stop the invasive species.
New stock at Lake Rosebery Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 6:15PMANGLERS on the West and North-West coasts have another destination to head to on opening day. Last week Lake Rosebery was stocked with 250 Atlantic salmon each around the 3kg.
Fishing Report: Bite is still strong, even after full moon cycle Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:01AMWe are coming off of the full moon cycle, and it didn’t seem to hurt the fishing at all.
'20-year Gypsies' come to Accomac Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:54AMThe '20-year Gypsies' have come to Accomac.
Summit County weekly fishing report Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:17AMBRECKENRIDGE — While the best fishing in the area remains over Hoosier Pass on the South Platte River, Adam Nabors of Mountain Anglers said heading south isn't the only great option. Instead, he suggest going up, as in hiking to some of the area's high lakes.
Lake Conroe Fishing Report Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:05AMFishing on Lake Conroe is still good and the water temperature is running around 87 early in the morning. The water is clear in the main lake and the level is a shade below pool at 200.78 feet MSL and pool is 201 feet MSL. The weather has been hot, but the wind is still kicking up some in the afternoon and can be a problem for boaters.
Round Butte operators aim for cooler Deschutes River Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:13PMThe temperature will be lowered to comply with permitted levels, DEQ and PGE say, not because of anglers' complaints.
Part Two Of Our Fairview History Series: Fairview’s First People Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:21PMAs the ice sheets parted and moved away from the Fairview area at the end of the last ice age, 10,000 years ago, a new people made their way down through the region, following the animals that they relied upon for so many things.
Fishing Report - July 27 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:25PMThis fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather...
Museums-San Francisco Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:00PMASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center.
Like grandfather, like father, like grandson Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:29AMYouth Is Served In Alaska. My 14-year-old grandson, Jack Ryan, was the top rod on our recent stay at the Copper River Lodge in remote Alaska. He outscored the five adult fly anglers fishing for a week.
Poop-Eating, Air-Breathing Fish Tra May Save Endangered Cod: Book Review Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:24AMWearing a borrowed pair of orange rubber overalls and thick wool socks, Paul Greenberg was an unwitting participant in a shady salmon deal on the Yukon River.
Fish and Feast to raise funds for Young Life Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:54PMIt will be a day of fun, fishing and food. Best of all, the Fish and Feast fundraiser will raise money for a good cause. “We have a three-mile stretch of river just below Eleven Mile Canyon on the South Platte,” said Young Life pastor Loren Coleman. “It’s an incredible trout fishing stretch.
Great city fishing adventures Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 1:01PMThanks to vigorous environmental cleanup efforts, many urban watersheds now afford opportunities to sneak in a top-notch fishing trip in between that business trip or family reunion.
Fishermen battle ‘green seafood’ force Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 3:15PMThe gleaming cod delivered whole from the Gloucester-based Debra Ann II to shareholders in the Cape Ann Fresh Catch program were pulled from the ocean just hours earlier and only a few miles from the dock.
Here's a fishing primer for summer Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 1:57PMThe first part of the month was wetter than usual with plenty of hot weather. Its effect on local fishing was significant, and it slowed things down.
Pakistan v Australia - T2, D1 Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:48AMAustralia has been routed for just 88 on the opening day of the second Test at Headingley as Pakistan's swing bowlers run riot after Ricky Ponting elected to bat first. Re-live the action.
Thingamabobber changes fly-fishing wet: forever Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:11AMIt has become a must-have product.
Nature Report: Sportsman's Expo Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:55AMIf you like to hunt and fish or just enjoy the outdoors then the 20th annual Texas Hunters/Sportsman's Expo is the place to be. This year's Expo is being held at the new McAllen Civic Center Friday, July 23 thru Sunday July 25th.
Skagit, Thompson fisheries improve daily Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 6:04AMI've held off discussing two of my favourite fisheries largely because our cooler-than-average spring weather has retarded the process of snowmelt and thereby put us several weeks behind schedule as it pertains to desirable water height.
Greenpeace releases ‘Responsible Seafood Guide’ in Japan Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:49AMGreenpeace is urging Japanese consumers, retailers and restaurants to remove red-listed fish from their shopping lists, plates, shelves and freezers.
Georgianne Nienaber: Fishing and Breathing BP's Oil: What's "Safe?" Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:59AMAdditional Research by Albert Gould Last week, Louisiana opened 86 percent of state waters to recreational fishing, shrimping and crabbing. This opening extends to three...
In Right Conditions, Topwater Lures Are Best Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:20AMDALLAS — Here's a novice bass angler describing his first largemouth bass on a topwater lure. His eyes were as big as a child's eyes on Christmas morning. In animated fashion, he talked about the startling and ferocious surface explosion and ensuing battle.
Richardson: Fishing trip left our group sleepless in Suwannee Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 11:34PMIn the 1980s, we made a yearly fishing excursion to Suwannee, Fla., during our Christmas vacation. You must be a highly sophisticated traveler to appreciate this unique village where the Suwannee River meets the Gulf of Mexico in the Big Bend region.
Caribbean Bonefishing Experts: Part of What Makes Turks amp; Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay A Rare Real Estate ... Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 10:35PMThe Turks Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay is a world-renowned destination for prize bonefishing. In fact, the developers of the Turks Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay chose this location for this one-of-a-kind real estate venture in part because of this islands inordinately large numbers of these grey ghosts. Members who may have never picked up a rod or tied a fly enjoy expert ...
St. Croix alewife run tops 58,000 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:57PMCareful monitoring of the annual alewife run up the St. Croix River has revealed that this year's return was nearly five times the previous high for the decade.
Museums-San Francisco Through August 1 Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:45PMASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center.
Outdoor Life: Redfish tourneys coming to area Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:55PMFor you fishermen who fish redfish tournaments, you will be happy to hear two tournaments will be coming to our area in August. They are part of the Professional Redfish Series. These will be team tournaments. The first tournament will be held at the...
Larsson fans flocking to Stockholm for book tour Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 6:53AMSTOCKHOLM -- Fans of the late crime novelist Stieg Larsson are getting lost in the Swedish countryside, searching for the quaint town of Hedestad featured in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."
Best entertainment bets for July 18-22 Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 12:08AMHere's the best in music, theater, dance and family events in the Twin Cities for July 18-22.
Tarpon moving up into Tampa Bay Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 11:00PMGO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Bill Miller.
Swim with the world’s largest fish in Mexico Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 10:30AMWhale sharks are back in the Sea of Cortez, and they'll be there until the end of October. A small company offers trips that let you swim with these huge, mysterious creatures. Fish - Whale shark - Mexico - Gulf of California - Gulf of Mexico
Swimming with the sharks a popular travel destination Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 5:20AMEveryone got excited when the 20-foot-shark, inches below the surface of the water, started circling slowly under our little fiberglass boat and wouldn't leave. What to do? Get in the water, of course.
Large-scale opening to recreational fishing Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 5:20AMBATON ROUGE -- State Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced significant openings to recreational fishing Wednesday, a decision supported by at least two recreational saltwater fishermen in the Teche Area.
Weather heats up, fishing cools off Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:31AMBass fishing at Clear Lake slowed considerably this past week. Most of the local fishing guides report their clients caught from five to eight fish per day. That's in comparison to two weeks ago when catches of 15 fish per day were common.
Maine iPhone Developer Hopes Obama Will Use His Acadia National Park App Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 2:01AMKerry Gallivan, a local developer of national park mobile apps, hopes that President Obama will use his newly released Acadia National Park app while vacationing in Maine this weekend.
Mooring field offers many benefits Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 12:22AMThe mooring field at Wisteria Island will make Key West an affordable cruising destination, just as the Boot Key mooring field did in Marathon. This mooring field will differ from the current city... read more