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Latest News

Virginia’s freshwater mussel restoration efforts are moving forward with newly funded projects

Virginia’s freshwater mussel restoration efforts are moving forward with newly funded projects

STATEwide – The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and the James River Association (JRA) announced they are moving forward with mussel restoration…

Two southern freshwater mussels proposed for endangered species protection

Two southern freshwater mussels proposed for endangered species protection

DALLAS: In response to a lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity, the US Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed protection…

There are still opportunities as the ice fishing season winds down

There are still opportunities as the ice fishing season winds down

Although the ice fishing season is quickly winding down, the Black Hills high country will continue to offer opportunities for determined…

The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center’s Saltwater Cowboy Raises 0,000 |  News, Sports, Employment

The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center’s Saltwater Cowboy Raises $180,000

Jack Oliver, Beth Oliver, Steve Colgate, Doris Colgate. Photo by Mila Bridger Photography

Shimano uses patented technologies in new additions to the freshwater lure line

Shimano uses patented technologies in new additions to the freshwater lure line

Charleston, SC – Shimano, a long-time manufacturer of industry-leading fishing tackle, is proud to announce expansions to its extensive line of…

Saltwater Fishing Expo On Tap this weekend in Edison, NJ

Saltwater Fishing Expo On Tap this weekend in Edison, NJ

One of the largest saltwater tackle shows along the East Coast will ramp up at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition…

Salomone: fly fishing New Year’s Resolutions

Fly fishing New Year’s Resolutions

Anglers looking into the new year should focus on building resolutions that are more enjoyable to achieve. New Year’s resolutions carry…

Pontiacs catch valuable bottoms in ice fishing derby

Pontiacs catch valuable bottoms in ice fishing derby

On a chilly Saturday morning, anglers gathered at Angling Lake, located about half an hour east of Bonnyville, for a day…

NJ Ice Fishing, Safety Tips for Skating After Splitrock Reservoir Death

NJ Ice Fishing, Safety Tips for Skating After Splitrock Reservoir Death

North Jersey residents have seen a sharp change in weather over the past two weeks, with several days of sub-freezing temperatures…

Spotlight

Saltwater Fishing Expo On Tap this weekend in Edison, NJ

Saltwater Fishing Expo On Tap this weekend in Edison, NJ

Salomone: fly fishing New Year’s Resolutions

Fly fishing New Year’s Resolutions

Salish Sea Environmental Stewardship Groups Meet for Forage Fish Conservation

Salish Sea Environmental Stewardship Groups Meet for Forage Fish Conservation

Pontiacs catch valuable bottoms in ice fishing derby

Pontiacs catch valuable bottoms in ice fishing derby

Okuma releases high-end X-series bass fishing rods

Okuma releases high-end X-series bass fishing rods

NMFS seeks input from anglers on recreational fishing policy

NMFS seeks input from anglers on recreational fishing policy

NJ Ice Fishing, Safety Tips for Skating After Splitrock Reservoir Death

NJ Ice Fishing, Safety Tips for Skating After Splitrock Reservoir Death

National Eagle Center and fly fishing at Prairie Sportsman

National Eagle Center and fly fishing at Prairie Sportsman

Nation’s Oldest Freshwater Fishing Tournament Set for March 25 in New Orleans

Nation’s Oldest Freshwater Fishing Tournament Set for March 25 in New Orleans

More than 2,000 in grants for freshwater mussel growth in Virginia

More than $162,000 in grants for freshwater mussel growth in Virginia

March 24 fishing report from Byron Stout

March 24 fishing report from Byron Stout

March 17 fishing report from Byron Stout

March 17 fishing report from Byron Stout

Fishing Reports

While targeting snapper, anglers score snapper

March 24 fishing report from Byron Stout

March 17 fishing report from Byron Stout

Lake of the Woods MN Fishing Report 3/14

Lake of the Woods MN Fishing Report 3/20

Grand County Fishing Report: Rainbow and brown trout are biting, but not sleeping

Connecticut Fishing Report: March 16, 2023

Shoreline Fishing Begins in the Area

March 10 fishing report from Byron Stout

Carson City Nevada Fishing Report: Wishes for a Healthy and Bountiful Sierra Snowpack in 2023

Tampa Bay Fishing Report March 2023

Crocodile Bay Fishing Report February 2023

Connecticut Fishing Report: February 2, 2023

Bundaberg – weekly fishing report 11 March

Lake of the Woods Tourism Office Fishing Report 6/3/2023

Oklahoma weekly fishing report Feb 27

March 3 fishing report from Byron Stout

Ice is Pulling Away From Area Shores

Conservation

Wyden, Merkley: $38 million to ODFW for fish and wildlife conservation, outdoor access

WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced that the US Fish and Wildlife Service will award the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife $28,513,417 from the Wildlife…

US Fish and Wildlife Service Signs Agreement to Advance Collaborative Conservation of Species at Risk in Private Working Forests Nationwide

March 23, 2023 – The US Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) and the National Council for Air and River Improvement, Inc. (NCASI), announced today…

The UNESCO-funded Mbuna Fish Conservation Project aims to end illegal fishing in Lake Malawi

Right to left, Senior Chief Nankumba and Force Ngwira Country Director Ripple Africa presenting the trophy to the winners Malawi-Lake Malawi, one of Africa’s Great Lakes, faces a major overfishing…

Salish Sea Environmental Stewardship Groups Meet for Forage Fish Conservation

Jacklyn isn’t the only one with the same idea: Since the early 2000s, conservation groups around the Salish Sea have been involved in monitoring the intertidal spawning of forage fish…

NMFS seeks input from anglers on recreational fishing policy

Most anglers are probably not aware that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has a policy that addresses the management of recreational fisheries (Recreational Policy). Most anglers have probably never…

Knots You Should Know: The Double Fisherman + Prusik Knot

If you want to grow your knot tying vocabulary, you should probably start with a double fisherman’s knot. And, if you’re a saddle hunter looking for a quieter (metal-free) way…

Fishy Fun Friday prepares kids for a lifetime of fishing, conservation

Even though it rained on the last day of spring break, the fish were biting at the Fishy Fun Friday event inside the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center. The Missouri…

Fisheries Conservation: The Art You Need

Whether you’re planning your first fishing trip to Alaska or you’re an experienced resident angler, the basic equipment you need to minimize impacts on fish and their habitat are the…

Ecological improvement of freshwater ecosystems benefits fish and people

Biodiversity is rapidly declining. Many conservation actions focus on a single species. An alternative approach is to comprehensively enhance ecological processes and habitats, supporting whole species communities. However, this so-called…

$38 million arrives in Oregon: Funding for fish and wildlife conservation

Oregon is receiving nearly $38 million for fish and wildlife conservation and outdoor access. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will award the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife…

FWC issues spring break boating safety tips

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds boaters to enjoy a safe spring break. “Nothing can ruin a great day on the water faster than a boating accident,”…

Anglers Land Giant Great White on Florida Beach

On February 12, a six-man team of land-based shark fishermen inadvertently hooked a 13-foot great white shark while fishing off a beach near Pensacola, Florida. Led by Captain John McLean…

Fishing Gear

6 easy tips to improve your fishing reel

A fishing reel is one of the most critical components of any fishing line or equipment. If anglers are disappointed with their catches, they will regret bringing them on board…

A Beginner’s Guide to Fishing Reels

What is a fishing reel? The common question you’ve heard from people who have never used one; they can be a little intimidating. The thought of having to manually wind…

Best Fishing Rods 2023 – Forbes Vetted

A fishing rod is the most important piece of equipment for any angler. Regardless of your fishing style, everything else, from reels to lines and baits to flies, is only…

BKK Raptor-X wins Good Design Award Japan 2022

BKK hooks has once again won another GOOD DESIGN AWARD JAPAN at the ceremony held recently in Tokyo Japan. The only winning bait hook, the BKK RAPTOR-X is a three-strand…

Dalton will lead the fly fishing sales of St. Croix

PARK FALLS, Wis. (January 3, 2023) – St. Croix Rod, craftsman of the best rods on Earth® for 75 years, is pleased to announce the hiring of Zack Dalton as…

Eddington man swaps carpentry for fishing rods to honor grandfather

Zac Bragdon of Eddington grew up with a deep appreciation for the wonders of Maine’s outdoors. His love of fishing and hunting was fostered in him by his grandfather, Robert…

Fishing reel maintenance – Southern Boating

Roller maintenance Basic maintenance of your saltwater fishing gear will save money on replacements. There is no doubt that the price of fishing gear has increased significantly in recent years,…

Fishing Rods Market Key Players, Demand and End User Analysis

Fishing Rods MarketThe fishing rods market is valued around USD 1,096.98 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 1,149.64 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.8% during…

Fly Fishing Gear We Like Right Now

Fly anglers are overloaded with gear options: rods, reels, boots, waders, lines, packs, bags, boxes, vests, clothing and more. It seems increasingly difficult to know what is worth coveting and…

Fly Fishing Reels Market Size and Analysis 2023-2029

The Fly fishing reel The report is an in-depth examination of the overall Fly Fishing Reel consumption structure, development trends, sales techniques and sales of top countries. The research analyzes…

Fly Fishing Reels Market to witness steady growth in 2028

The latest 110+ page survey report on the Global Fly Fishing Reels Market is published by HTF MI covering various industry players selected from global geographies such as North America,…

Have you ever seen a Latvian ice fishing rod?

I was fortunate enough to meet and befriend a gentleman named Roberts Koepple. Koepple was born in Latvia in the early 1930s. His mother was Latvian and his father Estonian.…

Improved features and new look for Daiwa Saltist LW reels

Cypress, CA – Hitting stores in time for the holiday season, the reimagined Daiwa Jumper LW The coil series offers a fresh new look and innovative technological improvements to improve…

New St. Croix rods for pike anglers

PARK FALLS, WI – Esox lucius – the northern pike – is found in freshwater throughout the northern hemisphere, in addition to the brackish waters of the Baltic Sea. One…

Okuma releases high-end X-series bass fishing rods

Okuma announced the release of its latest creation: a high-end bass fishing rod that combines cutting-edge technology, expert craftsmanship and unmatched performance. Designed to meet the demands of even the…

Pond Fishing Reels Market Overview 2023-2029

New Jersey, United States, Mr Accuracy Reports published new research on Global Raft fishing reel covering micro level analysis by competitors and key business segments (2023-2029). Global Raft Fishing Reel…

Spending of Bait Casting Fishing Reels Market Giants to Rise

The Bait Casting fishing reel market The 2022-2029 report provides detailed analysis of market dynamics with a broad focus on secondary research. The report sheds light on the current situation…

Spin Casting Fishing Rods Market Research Report 2023

The report provides an abstract and quantitative examination of the Global Spin Casting fishing rods .The examination is based on the Spin Casting Fishing Rods division that focuses on monetary…

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