For the past 20 years, I have been fortunate enough to teach fisheries management at Utah State University. During this time, I have seen many students pursue careers that have positively impacted the experiences of anglers. While the technology used to collect and evaluate data has changed, the goal of management, productive fisheries and happy […]
Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, “She Who Must Be Obeyed†(SWMBO) and I had to cancel our annual spring road trip. This year the virus was not that endemic, and we had received both vaccines, so a trip was planned. When all was said and done, the road trip lasted five weeks and […]
With the opening weekend behind us, the crowds should calm down a bit. However, with warm temperatures forecast, the Brown Drakes could hatch this week and the crowds will return to the Lower Creek. With the heat we can also see the freestone flows increase a bit, but the water levels will continue to be […]
It was already a beautiful day of lake trout trolling on Lake Michigan aboard the Montrose Harbor, located north of Chicago, charter boat “Massive Confusion” for the Mallik family. Six of the family members had already caught a laker. Then it was Dr. Atul Mallik’s turn to take the rod following a fish impact. The […]
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I strut around, proud as a peacock today as I have just been elected President of the Wild Carp Trust. It’s not that I’m pompous enough to like honors, although I might be, but rather the idea that enough of us worship wild carp to form a true society named after them. I have been […]
A Field Brook Trout Conservation Day presented by the Hamilton and Herkimer Associations of Cornell Cooperative Extension will be held June 4-5 in collaboration with Trout Power and Great Camp Sagamore. Field Day invites everyone to come and learn about the tremendous advancements in research and conservation practices that are helping restore the heritage brook […]
Although some may ask to differ, the global phenomenon known as COVID-19 has hit our little valley just as hard as the rest of the planet, the one exception being that we have always had remarkable perspectives to help. to moderate the impact a little. And we still do. So, for those visiting early summer […]
Finnan Murphy was still excited about what had happened earlier in the day of May 16, the last day of the Lake Ontario County Spring Trout and Salmon Derby. At 9:30 a.m. that day, the 12-year-old Pittsford resident encountered the largest salmon of his young life while fishing at Wilson in Niagara County with Charter […]
The bend in the river just past the bridge was one of Billy’s favorite fishing spots. Trout were scarce in the bluestone, but he always dressed in waders and took out the fly fishing gear. Billy was an optimist. One day this big fish would bite. And so he would stay in the water for […]
There are a few saltwater fish left on my bucket list and now is the time to start looking for them. “Tripletail is starting to show up as the water heats up, so we’re coming at the right time,†said Fly Right Charters fishing guide John Irwin. But there are a lot of challenges to […]
This weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. This is wonderful news for festival-goers and high mountain outdoor enthusiasts – and terrible news for trout. Fish are stressed right now: Earlier this week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife declared an emergency fishery shutdown “due to extremely low water flow caused by dry conditions and […]
The report provides a comprehensive overview, market shares, and development opportunities of the global fishing gear market by product type, application, major players as well as important regions and countries for the period 2018-2028. Wherein, 2020 is the base year and the forecast period is 2021-2028. Covid19 coverage: The global Fishing Equipment market report offers […]
As weird as it sounds, unless you’re careful, it’s easy to miss or mix Lake Placid with Lake Placid. Sitting high in the Adirondack Mountains, 1,801 feet above sea level, and world famous for twice hosting the Winter Olympics, Lake Placid is a two-lake village that can be confusing. “A lot of people who visit […]
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Change of fishing rule Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Closure of tributaries of the Nisqually River for trout and game Action: Closes the seasons for trout and game. Effective date: May 29 (Saturday before Memorial Day) to June 30. Affected species: All species. Location: All tributaries of the […]
Wariness welcomed Gerry Fine four years ago when he was appointed to head Innovate @ BU, an ambitious incubator for cutting edge student ideas. “Our skeptics assumed that we would just focus on tech start-ups born out of engineering. [students] and Questrom School of Business, â€Fine recalls. Having a professor at the College of Engineers […]
Dana Keith Morton, 69, of Idaho Falls, died on May 21, 2021 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Keith was born December 3, 1951 in Fillmore, California, to Clyde Homer Morton Jr. and Carol Jean LeVeaux Morton. He grew up and attended schools in Fillmore and graduated from Fillmore High School. He also received a […]
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Action: Opens a section of the North Fork Nooksack River for spring chinook fishing and retention in the hatchery. Effective date: From May 29 to June 30, 2021. Affected species: Hatchery Spring Chinook. Location: North Fork Nooksack River (Whatcom Co.), from the highway. 9 Bridge to yellow marker on […]
As most of you can see from the articles I do on fishing, I generally prefer to hunt walleye or bass. But, when you’ve got kids involved, nothing beats chasing the popular bluegill. The blue sunfish are one of our most common lake and pond species in Ohio, and you can’t ask for a better […]
St. Claire HealthCare (SCH) is proud to announce the addition of emergency physician Benjamin Mattingly, MD, to its medical staff. Growing up in Morehead, Dr Mattingly never set out to become a doctor. He had considered becoming a teacher like his father, but medicine was certainly not in his plans. “I didn’t really like hospitals […]
Catherine Marie Gilbert, guest writer for the Campbell River Museum This year, Strathcona Provincial Park celebrates its 110th anniversary and is a popular mecca for boaters, fishermen, hikers, climbers and naturalists. Despite the importance of its stature as BC’s oldest provincial park, only certain segments of its history, such as the Ellison Expedition of 1910, […]
SPRING BAY, Ill. (WMBD) – On Saturday, staff at Sankoty Lakes in Spring Bay opened the doors, welcoming people to an open house at the restaurant. “We brought ‘glamping’ to the Midwest,†said Janessa Birkland, director of operations at Sankoty Lakes Resort. Birkland said the property spans over 200 acres and includes glamping tents on […]
John A. Vallini, 71, says “Doc” for many, passed away at his residence surrounded by many caring friends on May 15, 2021. Born March 9, 1950 in Flatbush, Brooklyn, he was the son of John and Marie (Emilio) Vallini. His parents preceded him. John graduated from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute with a degree in chemistry and […]
West Barns angler Alan Brown had a successful day at the first Bass Rock Summer League reunion of the season. Photo: Nigel Duncan The fisherman from West Barns landed two fish over 50cm, defying the gruesome weeds to catch the fish on the shrimp. Jimmy Green of Musselburgh was second and he also hooked two […]
Unmask summer travel adventures at 30 premier resorts and hotels across the United States and Bermuda Tweet this Benchmark’s Summer Travel Adventures program captures the healing power of nature. The Benchmark blog, Go outside to restore, says communicating with nature can help reduce stress and improve mental and physical well-being All “Summer Adventure Travel” packages […]
But, Mr Edwards said, Ms Roberts’ memory was that she knew the relationship was an affair. Ms Roberts claims that Mr Roberts-Smith later “asked me to lie and say that we were separated at the time of the matter”. Mr Edwards said the former soldier’s medical records could help resolve the factual dispute. “We have […]
Deli and wine at the Gaslamp Tavern in South Fork. Photo courtesy of Gaslamp Tavern Eat and drink Relax with the locals of the mountains as you sample Colorado beers, wine, and snacks. Lisa blake • May 20, 2021 Two Denver transplants breathe new life into South Fork’s sleepy social landscape. The hamlet of southern […]
Thomas J. Corwin September 19, 1932 ~ May 3, 2021 Thomas J. Corwin, 88, was born September 19, 1932 to Virgil Corwin and Florence Burton. He quit his trip here on earth on May 3, 2021, due to complications from a fall at his home. Thomas was born in Whittier, California, but spent much of […]
At a recent meeting of the John Bartram Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Cheryl Harrelson spoke about environmental conservation and practices to reduce / reverse damage to our waterways. Harrelson, a graduate of the University of Colorado Watershed Program, provided photos showing before and after treatments that had been applied […]
Some of you will have heard of the recent Barbel Society petition to remove otters from the list of protected species in this country. What you don’t all know is that this caused a major rift between BS and the Angling Trust, a rift that has been brewing for some time now. For all of […]
NORWICH – No matter what day of the week, there’s someone chilling out at Howard T. Brown Park. Norwich resident Karen Carignan was visiting the park on Monday, visiting her friend Gary Moyer and playing checkers. “Coming here is nice and peaceful, except for a siren every now and then,†Carignan said. “It’s normal in […]
Supreme is instead in a niche for its latest collaboration, in partnership with the Japanese fishing brand South2 West8. The result is some of the strongest fishing gear you’ve ever seen, but in the age of fashionable gorp immersion, you don’t have to know how to throw a real one to kiss the gorp. look. […]
This is the third story in a three-part series. “Preliminary model for a fishing rod-shaped arch, line and box for Vail, Colorado”, by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, is currently on display at the Vail Public Library.Daily special This summer, the GoPro Mountain Games extreme sports competition will welcome its second year of a […]
Former University of Maine and National Football League tight end Matt Mulligan and longtime high school basketball coach John Donato are among seven to be inducted into Maine Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021. Broadcaster Tom Caron, runner Robin Emery, women’s basketball coach Ed Feeney, MSHOF executive director Mary Mitchell Friedman and LL Bean […]
Angel Fire, New Mexico, April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Angel Fire Resort, located in the Rocky Mountains of southern northern New Mexico, has announced the range of summer season activities that will begin on May 14. For those looking for adventure outdoor activities in a scenic mountain town, Angel Fire Resort has put together […]
After discovering this passion, he opened his fly fishing store on May 6, 2011. The 10th anniversary is fast approaching. “Economically it seemed like a crazy idea, but we survived 10 years,†said Doug. “That’s more than a lot if you consider.” He runs the fly fishing shop with his wife, Roxanne. The two started […]
The Global “Fly Fishing Reel MarketThe 2021 research report provides insight into developments made by important companies, market participants and stakeholders, along with competitive intelligence. The report elaborates the market growth of Fly Fishing Reels with different dynamics and is used to analyze future scenarios of industries. It can also estimate the Fly Fishing Reel […]
Fishing at many of New Hampshire’s managed trout ponds begins April 24. These waters include designated trout ponds, fly fishing ponds, and ponds managed under the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Wild Trout Program. “Trout are popular with anglers because their fishing is one of the traditional rites of spring, and they are beautiful,” […]
April means a lot to fly fishermen. For the most part, it rings during the good-weather fishing season, as the first waves of blue-winged olives and caddis arrive with those April showers. If you’ve ever experienced one of our blizzard caddy traps on the Colorado or Roaring Fork rivers, you know what I’m talking about. […]