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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Rain or Shine, Week-Long Fishing Tournament for Fallen Newport County Hero to Start Friday Middletown bait and tackle shops, including The Saltwater Edge and Sam's Bait and Tackle, have been very active in getting the word out to all local fishermen to take part in this important event. . Patch

Lance Dickie / Seattle Times editorial columnist Economic climate change hits There is not enough water for cities as they grow, agriculture's desire to irrigate more land, and to sustain salmon runs and stream flows. Fraser River whopper sockeye salmon run even bigger . Seattle Times - Lance Dickie

Salmon populations remain at risk despite record Sockeye run He added warm water temperatures could also negatively affect salmon spawning. “Things could still go wrong, so it’s important to take a precautionary approach.” . Business in Vancouver

Eco-labelled seafood doesn't pass the smell test, report's authors suggest Fishermen sell salmon from their boat in Steveston, B.C., on Wednesday. This year's salmon run up the Fraser River is expected to be one of the largest in 100 years, according to fishery officials. Edmonton Journal - Margaret Munro

On the Hook: Waiting for the big one to strike You explain the tides; the acquisition of live bait and the marina support and the displeasure fades, but you have an indicator of how this particular trip might play out. Marconews - Bill Walsh

Bed bugs may bite insurers, but won't dog industry Some companies require dog owners to sign liability waivers for dog bites, while others charge more for owners of "biting breeds" such as pit bulls and Rottweilers. Other insurers won't sell insurance to dog owners at all, III said. MarketWatch - Alistair Barr

Seasons change, fishing tactics should, too And aggressive trout. Just as we have an extra bounce in our step on the crisp Autumn days to come, so do trout feel a new surge of energy and aggressiveness. Mineral County Miner - Randy Cameron

Fishing report: Cooler, wetter weekend raises hopes from improved catch in Michigan Home > Michigan Outdoors > DNR fish report Fishing report: Cooler, wetter weekend raises hopes from improved catch in Michigan That could change as rain, wind and much cooler temperatures arrive by the weekend and supply the jump-start needed to get the salmon runs under way, the agency said in its weekly fishing report. The Flint Journal - MLive.com

Catch of the day: Southwest Florida anglers show off the big ones, Sept. 2, 2010 Ideally, submissions will include a photo of the fish and angler, location, type of bait or lure, fishing and weather conditions or a general description. Example: Marco Island, Jane Doe of Marco Island caught this 200-pound tarpon while fishing near Doctors Pass with live mullet on a calm morning. Naples Daily News - Chad Gillis

Flooding prompts water rescue The Neosho National Fish Hatchery reported six inches of rain from late Wednesday morning until it tapered off in the evening. Newton and McDonald counties were both under a flood warning until 11 a.m. today and the National Weather Service notes that the possibility of showers and thunderstorms today could cause more runoff and flooding. Neosho Daily News

Secretary Locke Extends Disaster Declaration for California Salmon Fishermen Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced today an extension of the disaster for California salmon fishermen due to the low numbers of spawning Chinook salmon returning to the Sacramento River and the subsequent reduction in commercial fishery revenues. Today’s announcement continues the disaster declaration made in 2008 for the fishery. NOAA - Jim Milbury

Bruce Ajari | Do not overlook the importance of leaders Varying the length of the leader to fit the fishing conditions can make or break your fishing trip some days. Recently while fishing some stillwater with a floating line, we found that the fish were holding in deeper water. North Lake Tahoe Bonanza - Bruce Ajari

Emergency Regulation Changes in Kentucky Jon Gassett today issued a Wildlife Disaster Contingency Measure for Lake Cumberland which increases the creel limits and reduces size requirements for striped bass. Because of high water temperatures and low dissolved oxygen levels, striped bass are under severe stress and in some cases, dying. WFN: World Fishing Network

Alabama

Reel report: Hot spots plentiful on Mobile River With so many small menhaden all over the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, it shouldn't be a problem throwing a cast net to catch plenty for bait. . al.com

Arizona

Weekly Fishing Report Your comments may be added to the weekly fishing report. The cold winds that blasted through Arizona for a few days at the end of last week slowed the bite down some at many warmwater lakes (except those that have smallmouth bass), but by the time you read this, the good fishing should be back in full swing. Arizona Game & Fish

California

San Diego Daily Fish Counts 25 Bluefin, 1 Albacore, 1 Yellowtail H&M Landing

Secretary Locke Extends Disaster Declaration for California Salmon Fishermen “Many fishermen are finding it extremely difficult to make a living during the limited fishing season this year.” Secretary Locke Extends Disaster Declaration for California Salmon Fishermen . Bay Area Indymedia - Dan Bacher

Reef pieces come to Humboldt They are the first physical evidence that such a project is in the works, even though the proposal was initially hatched in the 1980s as a way to provide rockfishing opportunities close to Humboldt County's main port, which at the time was suffering from severe salmon cutbacks, which continue today. . Times-Standard - John Driscoll

Idaho

Regional Fishing Reports Panhandle, Clearwater, Southwest, McCall, Magic Valley, Southeast, Upper Snake, and Salmon Regions. Idaho Fish and Game

Maryland

OUTDOOR REPORT Catching fish? Write it down We ran to a wreck on Fenwick Shoal and caught lots of small sea bass along with 17 keepers and one very large triggerfish. We had large amberjacks following a surface plug we were casting but none actually hit it. Delmarva Daily Times - Mark Sampson

Mississippi

Fishing Reports - Bass Bass fishing reports for 6 districts. Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks

Montana

Fishing report: Switch to fall fishing They are using bottom bouncers with worms or leeches in 22 to 30 feet of water and jigs in 25 to 35 feet of water. The same tactics are catching yellow perch. Great Falls Tribune

Oregon

Ocean Outlook: Sept. 2, 2010 That could make it rough on bottomfishing and salmon fishing. Bottomfishing crashed last week along the Oregon Coast as upwelling caused a 10-degree drop in ocean temperatures, but conditions have rebounded, and the black and blue rockfish started biting again Tuesday. Mail Tribune

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Leer: Tournament is getting noticed, By LAUREL BEAGER, Editor Well known angler and radio and TV personality Chip Leer said he has returned to emcee each of the six years of the International Falls Bass Championship because of the people of Borderland and the anglers. International Falls Daily Journal - Laurel Beager

Expert offers tips for Florida yellowtail Yellowtails have been known to eat a variety of bait _ ballyhoo or bonito strips, fresh or frozen shrimp, or glass minnows. But like every other fish, they sometimes get finicky. istockAnalyst.com

VAN ZANT: Local marine life is rich along the coast He always has an up-to-date fishing report for this column, and one that I feel is honest and very current. . Long Beach Press-Telegram - George Van Zant

Co-workers, family remember helicopter crash victims He was enthusiastic about his job, and away from work loved to fish for trophy species like salmon, steelhead and sturgeon, and even lesser-known fish like peamouth. Barrett worked for years to ensure the Hells Canyon population of white sturgeon could be simultaneously enjoyed by anglers and preserved for future generations. The Spokesman Review

California

Fishing Report: Week of Sept. 1 Sports - Outdoors - Fishing Reports section Fishing Report: Week of Sept. 1 Fishing Report: Week of Aug. 18 Fishing Report: Week of Aug. 18 Fishing Report: Week of July 14 Fishing Report: Week of July 14 Fishing Report: Week of Aug. 11 Fishing Report: Week of Aug. 11 Fishing Report: Week of Aug. 4 Fishing Report: Week of Aug. 4 Fishing Report: Week of July 21 Fishing Report: Week of July 21 . Fresno Bee

Fishing Report: Albacore search comes up short I’m not interested in salmon or trout fishing, and folks hereabouts have those species on the brain. Fishing Report: Atascadero angler picks up solo win Fishing Report: Atascadero angler picks up solo win . San Luis Obispo Tribune - Wayne Shaw

Washington

Cooler weather allows area fishing to begin heating up Fishing: Lakes yield nice trout; anglers can fish Carbon today Gordon says there are plenty of browns and rainbows to catch in Mineral Lake. The browns are biting at the north end and off the docks. The Olympian - Craig Hill

West Virginia

Weekly Fishing Report Reports of a few bass and bluegill boated recently by anglers, mainly during low light and cooler periods of the day. West Virginia Wildlife Resources

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Washington

The Weekender Report Fishing Reports, Stocking . Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

Monday, August 30, 2010

Alaska

Weekly Fishing Report Provided for the major fisheries throughout the state. Alaska Fish & Game