It was hot and stuffy in Fairbanks when Lander Crook and I left his apartment and started driving north. I was in Alaska for a few weeks; Lander worked there all summer. We had planned the trip so that we could spend a few days fishing together. I had just returned from hunting Valdez halibut […]
Landing nets extend your reach at the critical moment, to ensure a fish is caught.Courtesy picture My attention was distracted watching the fisherman downstream as he danced in circles with his rod restrained and bent deep. Trout splashed teasingly just out of reach. The compromise between the two turned out to be quite comical. I […]
There are two certainties about winter trout fishing: it’s better to be dressed in layers and you might catch the trout of your life. The lakes, ponds and rivers of Missouri and Kansas were all frozen over, so a trip to Lake Taneycomo through Branson, Missouri was a no-brainer. The lake is fed by water […]
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TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) – A record number of people came to Blue River this weekend for the Trout Fishing Tournament. Youth division winner Aiden Casaz said he had been fishing since he was six years old. “Yesterday I caught my biggest fish,” Casaz said. “7.2 pound trout. I caught it on my fly rod using […]
An Oregon fly fisherman caught the new state record mountain whitefish on Dec. 19. The 5 lb. 12oz. the fish was certified as a new state record on January 7 and, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, could very well be considered the new world record for the species. Alex Dietz, who […]
PLUME RIVER: River levels have risen significantly, with flows at Gridley remaining steady at 793 cfs. Conditions are expected to continue to improve throughout the week as water levels stabilize. TRINITY LAKE: The cold water pushed the fish into deeper water 40 to 45 feet with finesse techniques. The lake rose slightly to 30 percent. […]
Low fishing has been in a state of change. Top-down weather fronts really come into play as late fall approaches. I have found that consistent weather conditions generally result in consistent fishing patterns. When weather fronts are blowing, we often have to make changes daily, if not hourly. Many anglers assume that moving weather fronts […]
Article by Nate Skinner for Lone Star Outdoor News Most fishing competitions involve anglers fighting to catch the largest specimens of a particular species. The Agua Fresca fly fishing tournament, hosted by Gruene Outfitters and 25 On The Fly, took this concept and threw it out the window. Halfway between a scavenger hunt and a […]
With the arrival of November a few weeks ago, the 2021-22 trout season has been inaugurated on the north shore of the Red River. So far, early reports of Blue River trout fishing near Tishomingo indicate anglers are finding excellent rainbow trout fishing in Johnson County, Oklahoma. In fact, it’s a good Thanksgiving holiday activity […]
In Mahim Koliwada, a fishing colony a few meters from the city’s coast, the day begins at 3 a.m. for Bhushan Nijai, 47. It all started so early for his father Yeshwant (72) and his late grandfather Pandav, who have been fishing in healthy waters for 90 years. Nijai’s children – three girls aged 6 […]
LANSING – Most salmon live about four to five years. At the end of their life, they return to the rivers where they were born, lay eggs and then die. This is called the salmon run. It happens every year around this time, and it is a popular time for fishermen. During the race, the […]
The Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association presented its 2021 Fish of the Year awards on a Zoom conference call because the Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association’s annual conference was canceled. Two deserving anglers braved the elements and the fish and carved out a place for themselves in the state’s record books. The top angler in the Rod […]
There is nothing like catching a monster river fish that ends up setting a world record. Fly fisherman Ben Christensen of Port Isabel hooked up a 31.55-pound blue catfish while casting an olive-colored creek damsel on a 12-pound tip with a 4-weight rod at Pedernales River on October 11 . Fly fishing is a method […]
Anglers fish during the salmon run at Tippy Dam in Brethren. Image: Max Copeland By Max Copeland Most salmon live about four to five years. At the end of their life, they return to the rivers where they were born. They lay eggs and then they die. Listen to this story. This is called the […]
Submitted Photo In the photo, left to right, Kody Shamrock and James Steckman show beautiful trout caught in Cattaraugus Creek. Trout and yellow perch continue to be the species of choice for most local outdoorsmen, and there are plenty of both for everyone. This columnist had the chance to go out on Lake Erie and […]
We fly fishermen look forward to autumn, with its cool weather and big trout. But when it does, it rushes off, or at least that’s what it seems to me. Once the streams start to cool and the trout become vigorous again, how many weekends do we have before the snow blows away? And once […]
Ancient humans in the Middle East used sophisticated fishing tools at least 12,000 years ago, research shows. Ancient fishing is difficult to study, as many of the materials used, such as plant fibers and wood, were perishable. However, one of the largest collections ever made of early fishing technologies allowed researchers to gain insight into […]
It is one of Scotland’s most scenic river stretches with some of the best salmon fishing in Europe. With its verdant banks and waters teeming with otters, lampreys and beavers, the world-famous River Tay is a fisherman’s paradise in the heart of Scotland. And now nature lovers can secure their own private river retreat – […]
Recently four of us traveled to Montana, Wyoming and Idaho to fly fishing. Our group consisted of Craig Smith and attorney Michael (Mike) Shepard of Dalton, Paul Knauth of Hinsdale and myself. We were going to spend 10 days fishing famous rivers in these areas, including Yellowstone National Park (YNP). Rivers such as the Yellowstone, […]
OCEAN OUTLOOK RATING : Dangerous sea warnings are in effect until Saturday morning. The forecast for Friday calls for winds of 25 knots and swells up to 8 feet. The forecast for Saturday calls for winds to drop to 15 knots with swells dropping to 7 feet. Sunday’s forecast calls for a basic Saturday repeat. […]
Rainbow trout fishing around the tributaries of Lake Erie can be amazing. The key is knowing what works and what doesn’t for these unique fish in Pennsylvania. The anticipation of hanging on to a large 25-inch trout makes Erie an annual destination for many anglers across the Commonwealth. When the fish were young, they were […]
DeSmet Lake – The fishermen fished kokanee salmon well. Use our homemade corn, or our pink squid and prawns. The bite of the trout is constant on the worms. PowerBait is another good option for trout. – The lake stop, Buffalo. Stockings Shoshone – The river is not colored and there weren’t many people fishing […]
NOAA Fisheries’ Maine Recreation Information Program now has a website that answers questions from anglers on producing recreational catch and effort estimates that are used, in part. , to establish harvest limits for recreational fishing. An article titled “Ask MRIP: Answering Your Questions About Estimating Recreational Catch” can be viewed at Fisheries noaa.gov/feature-story/. Questions addressed […]
Florida Peacock BassMichael Salomone / Courtesy photo Over the years, fly fishing trips and memorable catches have accumulated in the pages of my journals. A baptismal voyage in the waters of Montana is the one that made the book. My first Peacock Bass on the fly was a long time ago, but I brought it […]
At the time, the large wood carving of a fisherman holding a salmon caught my eye and it was time to come in and take a look. The lobby at Campbell River Lodge is a collection of photos of movie stars, politicians, and in general, of people holding big fish, then returning home, spreading the […]
Clonbur in Co Galway always boasts of being nominated as one of the top 20 places in Ireland to live and visit (as reported in The Irish Times, Saturday 4th September 2021), and it has remained in good shape when I visited last week . In one respect, the village of Connemara Gaeltacht is a […]
I became addicted to kayak fishing over ten years ago. My wife and I were paddling a lake in Obatanga Provincial Park in Ontario. I dragged a decoy to see what might happen. A northern northern pike snapped the spoon. After a short, fiery fight, I released the fish next to the kayak. Kayak fishing […]
By Brendan LaChance on August 23, 2021 Caroline May Evans holding a golden trout that could set the IGFA “Smallfry†world record for girls. (IGFA, Twitter) CASPER, Wyoming. –A 4-year-old girl who caught a two-pound golden trout in Wyoming could potentially have broken a world record, according to the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). The […]
Fly fishing The annual Spokane Fly Fishers picnic is scheduled for August 21 at 2 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition, near the highway and the Spokane River. A count is required before Tuesday, even if it has been submitted previously. RSVP to: [email protected] or call 290-0734 or 838-4314. Silver Bow Fly Shop […]
Summer spades… quite tasty and a shoal too, so what do they eat and how do you catch them? Toads have a very small mouth and no teeth but strong jaws and feed on crustaceans, small mollusks, jellyfish and plankton drifting in the water column. So the baits include clams, shrimp and pieces of the […]
An open house designed to share fishing tactics and techniques on the global stage saw 10 young anglers gather at Lough Muckno in Castleblayney, Co Monaghan, last weekend. The group included newcomers and former team members representing clubs from across the country. International fisherman James O’Doherty also came to share his experience of fishing on […]
I recently returned from a spectacular multi day fly fishing trip. It was a raft floating in a beautiful canyon with sheer shale and sandstone walls, cool water, lots of brown and rainbow trout. The difficult access meant we hardly saw anyone else during those days. The life of the insects was incredible (caddis, outings, […]
A fisherman walks past a photo of victory for the benefit of a quick release of his trout.Daily Special Well, we knew it was going to happen. Low water, reduced snowmelt and aside from a recent series of sporadic torrential rains, the river flows have dropped and the water temperature has risen. So much so […]
No matter the time of year, there is always something to fish. Whether it’s perch through the ice, trout in the spring or bass fishing in the summer, there is never an off-season for the die-hard angler. If you are looking for the best fishing gifts, you have come to the right place. With so […]
The end of June and early July mark one of the great insect events on the Williamson River when the largest mayfly, the Hexegenia, casts its shadow across the water. If the Hex hatch happens, it happens at dusk. Until then, we were fishing for streamers. A line of speech bubbles. A trail of white […]
With forest closures all around us, fishing opportunities are pretty much limited to Green Valley lakes here in town and SRP lakes in the southern part of Tonto National Forest. So now might be a good time to consider a trip to Lees Ferry on the Colorado River downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam. It […]
The reservoir is nestled in an uninhabited part of West Lothian near the border with South Lanarkshire and still supplies water to the Union Canal. However, for almost 120 years it has been home to the Cobbinshaw Angling Association, one of Scotland’s main fisheries. The 240 acre reservoir sits on a Site of Special Scientific […]
A catch on Lake Pat’s Family Fishing Day 2021 (Smiley Sage / KSTK) Wrangell’s annual Family Fishing Day made a comeback this year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to cancel last year’s event. Hear the story here. It’s a bright and sunny Saturday in Pat’s Lake, about 11 miles south of Wrangell. Two little […]
Editor’s Note: Here is a report from Rice Lake Tourism, with fishing tips provided by Jordan Marsh of Marsh Outdoors. As we come to another holiday weekend it is encouraging to see that the fishing is still good and the action has been solid for many anglers. The lakes will be busy this weekend so […]
IN THE WORLD of fishing boats, there are millions of products designed to entice a fish to eat them. Created by scientists, fishermen and artisans, fishing lures have evolved with sport and have become incredibly diverse. There are those who fall into the broad categories and those who are particular and specialized. The measure of […]
The whole month of June offers top notch brook trout fishing all along the Aroostook River, perhaps the most reliable and consistent action of the entire season. Best of all, no matter what your fishing style – worm rigs, fly casting, lure casting or trolling – everyone will catch trout and often big ones. The […]
Often times the bond that forms between a father and son is reinforced by a shared interest in a recreational activity, and this is certainly the case with Steve Contini and his son Sebastian, or, as dad has nicknamed his son to his debut, Sea Bass. The future LCC senior said with the catchy epithet: […]
Jack Limroth, 20, of Virginia Beach, is hoping his recent capture of a potential world record red drum will give a boost to his fishing rental business, which will open this season. But he admits he doesn’t expect to hold a place in the record books for long. On June 3, Limroth took part in […]
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Fishing guide John Gaulke said there was no experience like this in freshwater. Veteran angler Joel Spring said given the combat and the size of the fish he wonders why more anglers aren’t trying. They talk about fishing for the long-nosed moth using artificial flies without hooks made from thin strands of rope. Gaulke prefers […]
Alton Hansen of Rexburg with an eight pounder caught on opening day at Henrys Lake. | Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com “The fishing on opening day was fantastic near the cliffs and the five of us caught a lot of fish,†said Mike Bruton of Rexburg. “We had finished at 9:30 am with an eight pound and […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 5 – Expedition Island, Green RiverThe event starts @ 6:30 p.m. / The film starts @ 8:30 p.m. Event details The fly fishing film tour will be screened in the middle of the mighty Green River on Expedition Island on Saturday June 5th. This event will take place outdoors on a big screen from […]
Over 100 pelicans wait for the trout to move up Timber Creek on Henrys Lake. | Bill Schiess, EastIdahoNews.com Hundreds of pelicans piled up at the mouths of streams that flow into Henrys Lake can only be there for one reason: easy food. Breeding fish that fight in the shallows to reach the creek are […]
SEASIDE – A call is being made to ask fishermen in the area to be careful about leaving lures and other fishing gear after a seagull was recently rescued in Seaside after being discovered so abused by a lure it was unable to eat or drink. The SPCA’s Monterey County Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center rescued […]
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,” […]
Now is the time to go trout fishing alone or with family or friends. Trout season is on, and with freshly-stocked streams in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, it’s pretty easy to catch a fish. Falls Pond and Whiting Pond in North Attleboro are two local books stored by the State of Massachusetts. What not to […]
By CAPTAIN DAVE MONTI Now is the time to go trout fishing alone or with family or friends. Trout season is on and with the freshly stocked waterways of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, it’s pretty easy to catch a fish. What not to like? Being outside in the fresh, clean air with the anticipation and […]
Now is the time to go trout fishing alone or with family or friends. Trout season opened last week, and with freshly stocked waterways in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, it’s pretty easy to catch a fish. What not to like? Being outside in the fresh, clean air with the anticipation and excitement of catching a […]
The UK and the EU have clashed over the bloc’s fishing rights in UK waters, in a first test of relations between the two parties after Brexit. Britain and Brussels led negotiations this week over how much fish each side can catch out of a hundred species spread across EU and UK waters. Both parties […]