The skinny on poles Sep 29, 2007
Be looking around in the sporting goods stores and bait and tackle shops for some of the new rods and reels for 2008. Zebco and Skakespeare have new items for you to try out and so does Daiwa. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
* Open road still drives American spirit Sep 19, 2007
I drove up through the leafy green hills of Connecticut and western Massachusetts, where Melville wrote Moby-Dick in a house he couldn't afford in Arrowhead, then down along the Hudson River from Albany, New York into the Catskills, a place of log cabin motels, bait and tackle shops, stands on the roadside selling apple cider and honey. I had thought such places long gone the way of the soda counter and the town square, but here it still was, the pretty, tranquil and unfranchised, the US I had... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Surfing festival rolls into Sebastian Sep 7, 2007
Chum is available at Wal-Mart, and all Bait & Tackle shops in Brevard. I suggest everyone buy some chum and bring it to the Inlet. (Florida Today)
FishingThere's still time to hook into radio state's bluefish contest Aug 27, 2007
But since then no fish near that size has been weighed in at any of the many local bait and tackle shops. Ricky thinks that there are big choppers out there but they are difficult to find. (Stamford Advocate)
Prospects of tour-nament cash keep anglers quiet Aug 22, 2007
Numerous crab traps are available from local bait and tackle shops and are an excellent way for novice crabbers to get in on the action. Blue crabs are required to be a minimum of 5 inches point to point and all egg bearing females must be released immediately. (Huntington Herald, CT)
Troopers spread the word about red salmon harvest ban Aug 14, 2007
Anyone new to the sport can check free state fishing regulation guides found at tackle shops that have the rules for each river, creek and lake. The regulation book also has color illustrations of the many fish in Alaska's waters. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
FishingPrizes aplenty in 25th edition of WICC bluefish tournament Aug 13, 2007
Well sign up now at one of the many bait and tackle shops that sell the entries. Locally they are: Fish Tales Bait e (weigh station) 379 Shippan Avenue. (Stamford Advocate)
Bits n' pieces from the outdoors Aug 3, 2007
On another front, it seems I upset a couple of local tackle shops by mentioning good catches while using Berkley's Gulp Alive soft plastic minnows. Normally this would be a 'good thing' but the shops haven't been able to get those products for their customers. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Clams and crabs make playing in the mud OK Jul 26, 2007
"Bait and tackle shops have a steady stream of people who want to take their children or families crabbing or clamming, but they have no knowledge of the resource," he said ... "Local tackle shops are invaluable information sources for visitors to our coast," McKenna said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ICAST revels in 50th tackle show Jul 19, 2007
Look for them at good tackle shops - they're bright orange, of course, so you can't miss them. Also check out www. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Anglers must tag stripers Jul 12, 2007
CARD DISTRIBUTION: Cards and tags are available at weigh stations, ocean piers and Outer Banks tackle shops. They also will be available from DMF recreational port agents. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Landlocked anglers have plenty of options Jul 4, 2007
Frozen cigar minnows can be purchased at most area tackle shops. During the peak of the summer season, anglers can expect to catch a variety of species, including king and Spanish mackerel, bluefish, redfish, bonito and even tarpon. (Pensacola News Journal)
Trout have powerful allure Jun 28, 2007
"Peeler was using pink Berkley PowerBait, a scent-impregnated dough that grips the hook and is sold in discount stores with fishing departments and tackle shops. He said the PowerBait trout bait impregnated with glitter worked best because the sparkles imitate the scale trail left in the current by a bushwhacked baitfish.The waters he was fishing were marked with the green diamond signs the wildlife commission places along mountain streams, designating them hatchery-supported trout waters. These... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Live bait essential for fishing success Jun 27, 2007
Many tackle shops carry live bait, but choices usually are limited. You usually can only get shrimp and bull minnows, which are. (Pensacola News Journal)
South Fork Waters: Then & Now Jun 21, 2007
There are plenty of other services in and around Montauk as well, including smaller, private charters, a host of bait and tackle shops and marinas, and good food and lodging. Getting there may be a challenge, given the state of traffic along the South Fork in the summer, but it is well worth the trip. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
Unfamiliar spots provide some exciting fishing Jun 20, 2007
Stop by local bait and tackle shops and ask the owners or some old timers who are hanging around where they fish. They might not share all of their favorite spots but probably enough to have a good time. (Pensacola News Journal)
Fishing Pole Giveaway Honors Boy Who Died In Wreck Jun 20, 2007
" Kevin Bryant Jr. was killed May 10 when his mother's sport utility vehicle was hit from behind by a truck and pushed into the path of a train on County Road 54 near Forbes Road near Zephyrhills. The truck driver, Eli Alvarez, is being held in a Land O' Lakes jail, with bail set at $100,000, on charges of DUI manslaughter, DUI with serious bodily injury and DUI property damage. Kevin's mother, Heather Eres, was released from St. Joseph's Hospital on May 29, hospital officials said. The pole... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Oregon Recreation Report Jun 7, 2007
Newcomers to shad angling should seek advice from local tackle shops to find out what has been the hot lure this season. Both boat and bank anglers can access the river near Oregon City from Meldrum Bar, Dahl Park, Clackamette Park, and Sportcraft Marina. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Fishing tourney this weekend May 31, 2007
The tournament is currently accepting pre-registration, which anglers can get from local tackle shops. Registration costs 150, which Brooker said is tax deductible, and fishers bring their own partners. (Demopolis Times, AL)
Outdoor Report May 24, 2007
Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone 909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. (North County Times)
Gun enthusiasts welcome at shop May 17, 2007
Big box stores have made it difficult for many small gun-and-tackle shops to stay afloat. Gun shops like The Don's and tackle shops like Fisherman's Choice Pro Shop in north Phoenix have to offer more than just a product line. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Decision due on 'Flats' season May 16, 2007
The season would be a victory for upper bay recreational anglers, tackle shops and guides who were shut out of fishing for the state fish from early May until June 1 because of concerns about harming fish that use the upper bay's tributaries as spawning grounds as they migrate up the East Coast each year. The is the nursery for more than 75 percent of the striped bass stock on the Eastern seaboard. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Relief for salmon fishermen approved Apr 27, 2007
Last year's fishing closure resulted in nearly $30 million in economic losses, felt most by commercial salmon fishermen, along with businesses such as fish wholesalers, bait and tackle shops and those connected to recreational fishing. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger had declared a state of emergency for eleven Northern California counties. (Daily Triplicate)
SKA Tournament Shows Kingfish Are On The Verge Apr 22, 2007
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Girl Scouts sponsoring program that covers fishing basics Apr 22, 2007
Some bait will be provided by many of the Stamford area bait and tackle shops but it would be a good idea to bring some yourself. Mother Nature will provide good weather. (Stamford Advocate)
Fishing Report: 4/20/07 Apr 20, 2007
Catch rates and fishing pressure varied last weekend, although some bait and tackle shops reported a marked decline in opening day business, citing bad weather and blown-out streams as likely culprits. In-season stockings continue. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Crappies are king, even in the cold! Apr 13, 2007
Bobbers, stops, split shot and hooks are available at most well- stocked tackle shops around the lake or from Bass Pro Shops (www. basspro. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Outdoors this week: Two openers better than one Mar 24, 2007
Restaurants, gas stations, tackle shops, motels, campgrounds, as well as others would likely benefit by receiving more angler-spent dollars. Will angling pressure increase in these areas. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Fishing Report Feb 21, 2007
One crappie fisherman, forced off the main lake by strong winds Tuesday, found plenty of action on 9- and 10-inch crappie by fishing the fallen tree tops on deep banks between Highway 43 and River Bend. While minnows are usually the best winter bait, the fish were aggressive enough in front of the approaching weather front Tuesday to take a straight jig. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Rockfish season will be shrinking Feb 14, 2007
Gary said DNR staff will work with tackle shops, marinas and other contact points to alert anglers to the new regulations. Maryland is treated differently from other coastal states because the and its tributaries are the spawning grounds and nursery for more than 70 percent of the East Coast's striped bass population. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Local show joins busy winter lineup Feb 8, 2007
McCotter is executive editor of the Woods s publication seen in many regional tackle shops and sporting goods stores. He also runs a Lake Anna fishing guide service and is an outdoor writer whose work is carried in weekly papers. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Full story..... Feb 5, 2007
Licensed charter captains, river guides, hunting guides, taxidermists, marinas and tackle shops still have time to be included in the full-color, 34-page guide ... ur new publication will highlight Oswego County's year-round fishing and hunting opportunities and will include free listings for charters, fishing and hunting guides, bait and tackle shops, marinas and launch sites, fishing and hunting preserves, sporting clubs and archery ranges. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Pa. bans transport of fish from Lake Erie watershed Jan 31, 2007
Gary Heubel, owner of Poor Richard's Bait and Tackle shops in Fairview and North East, said ban is a first step, but should go further. "I think they should ban the total catching and usage _ period _ of any live bait fish," he said. (NEPA News, PA)
Panel has hook in rockfish season Jan 27, 2007
Sanctions against Maryland would hurt small tackle shops, marinas and the charter boat fleet, which derives almost half of its annual income from the 30-day spring rockfish season. "That would be the end of a lot of little people. It would be a killer," said Capt. Ed O'Brien, vice president of the Maryland Charter Boat Association, who fishes out of Chesapeake Beach. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Good fishing is possible despite chill (Gene Mueller) Jan 25, 2007
The licenses can be bought at North Carolina license agents, tackle shops and such or through the Web. Go to www. (Washington Times, DC)
These Canadian villages ooze star power Jan 7, 2007
Tackle shops now share the same sidewalk with galleries. Seedy bars have been displaced by brew pubs. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
