Category: Fishing

POMA Set to Celebrate 10th Anniversary Business Meeting

GW:  I’ll be in Springfield.

The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) will celebrate its 10th Annual Business Meeting in Springfield, Mo., March 18-21, with a packed program and an announcement about the group’s future leadership. POMA President Tom Opre said, “The POMA board of directors is excited about the possibility of introducing a new executive director at the conference in Springfield. A search committee, led by industry icon and POMA founding member Tom Gresham, has narrowed the field of applicants and we’re confident POMA’s future will be in good hands.”

POMA has built a reputation of offering its members fast-paced, information-packed meetings and the 2015 event will be no exception. “POMA’s 2015 conference program is focused on today, tomorrow and helping communicators keep step with technology, trends and important business-building techniques,” said Kevin Tate, POMA chairman of the board and head of the 2015 conference program. “How communicators think, adjust and adapt to the changing environment, incorporate multi-media technologies and understand their markets and audiences directly impacts their success. To keep POMA members on the cutting edge, we’ve assembled a bevy of top-notch business, communications and media and technology gurus to help conference attendees stay ahead of the curve and the competition.” Read more

Fishing, Hunting

MI DNR announces 2015 Black Lake sturgeon season harvest results

Department of Natural Resources officials today announced the 2015 Black Lake sturgeon harvest season ended after less than five and a half hours Saturday, Feb. 7, with five fish being harvested. The fishing season, which included spearing or hook-and-line fishing, was scheduled to run Feb. 7-11 or until the harvest quota of five fish had been reached.

First fish caught during 2015 Black Lake sturgeon season, 67-inch female weighing 75 poundsThere were 303 registered anglers on the ice Saturday, up from 228 the year before. Most anglers registered at the preregistration held Friday, Feb. 6, which allowed for a much more streamlined process. Anglers of all ages and genders participated, including a good number of supervised youth.

According to DNR fisheries biologist Tim Cwalinski, the first sturgeon was harvested around 9 a.m. It was a 67-inch female that weighed 75 pounds. Fish number two was taken at 9:33 a.m. and was a 58-inch male weighing 45 pounds. Fish three was a 69-inch female that weighed 80 pounds, taken at 12:35 p.m. Fish four was the day’s largest, a 71-inch female that weighed in at 87 pounds and was taken at 12:50 p.m. The fifth and final fish was harvested at 1:27 p.m. and was a 50-inch female that weighed 31 pounds. Read more

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Free Fishing This Weekend in Michigan

Saturday and Sunday make up the Winter Free Fishing Weekend – an annual effort to encourage folks to get outside to experience Michigan’s winter water wonderland. While many individuals and families will head out to fish for free on their own, the DNR is pleased to point out there are numerous organized events scheduled throughout the state to celebrate this weekend as well.

Various counties throughout Michigan will host scheduled events; including Arenac, Baraga, Bay, Chippewa, Emmet, Gogebic, Huron, Ingham, Iosco, Mackinac, Muskegon, Oakland, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, St. Clair, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wexford. Please note most events are weather dependent. Read more

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Texas Game Wardens Seize Shark Boat in Gulf

AUSTIN – Texas game wardens have seized a Mexican shark-fishing boat in state waters near the Texas-Mexico border.

Wardens were patrolling the Gulf of Mexico earlier today for illegal fishing activity when they spotted a Mexican fishing boat moving northbound in Texas waters.

When the wardens, who were operating a 29-foot Safe Boat equipped with twin 250-horsepower motors, attempted to stop the boat its occupants ignored the state vessel and began racing back toward Mexican waters. After a brief pursuit, the wardens were able to pull along the boat and get it stopped. Read more

Fishing, Poachers

Rifle River Recreation Area’s Winterfest offers cold-weather funfor the whole family

With winter in full swing, the Department of Natural Resources wants residents to know there is plenty of cold-weather fun planned at Rifle River Recreation Area’s annual Winterfest Saturday, Feb. 21.

Winterfest takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and visitors are invited to enjoy free coffee, hot chocolate and hot dogs over the campfire. The event also will include hayrides, and visitors can bring equipment to enjoy a variety of winter activities such as sledding, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and snowshoeing.

Winterfest activities will be held snow or shine. For more information, please contact the park at 989-473-2258. Rifle River Recreation Area is located at 2550 E. Rose City Road in Lupton. Read more

Fishing, General

Signal 9 Defense will Display 4-barrel Reliant at AmChar Show

Signal 9 Defense, an innovative firearms company out of Gallatin, Tennessee is excited with the great turn out at the AcuSport Business Conference and will have the 4-barrel Reliant at the upcoming AmChar show.

The Reliant is specifically designed for concealed carry and combines the reliability of a revolver with a profile of a 1911 pistol. The Reliant’s innovative design represents true revolution in personal defense and is perfect for a primary firearm or a backup for shooters of all experience levels

4 barrels of stopping power and a tip up barrel are just two of the features. There is no external action to impede your shooting, the Reliant can reliably be fired from within a purse or pocket. There is very little recoil and the Reliant also features a speed loader that carries an additional 4 rounds in the base of the grip. Read more

Fishing, Self Defense

Mexican Poachers Interdicted by USCG Off Texas Coast

South Texas Coast Guard crews pursue and interdict a Mexican fishing vessel, Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 off the Coast of South Padre Island, Texas. U.S. Coast Guard photos.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coast Guard interdicted one Mexican fishing vessel, Friday, after observing the vessel’s crewmembers poaching in U.S. waters.

At approximately 12:00 p.m., while on a routine patrol, an Air Station Corpus Christi aircrew aboard an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter spotted a lancha north of the United States – Mexico maritime border and offshore of South Padre Island. When sighted by the helicopter the lancha fled. The helicopter crew then notified the Sector Corpus Christi Command Center and commenced pursuit of the lancha.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi Command diverted a crew aboard a Station South Padre Island 33-foot law enforcement boat to interdict the lancha. The Dolphin helicopter aircrew vectored in the law enforcement boat as the lancha fled toward the border. After a more than 30-minute pursuit, the lancha crew was stopped 10 miles into Mexico’s Exclusive Economic Zone. There were no injuries or damage to either the lancha or the pursuit boat after the pursuit in 4-5 foot seas. The four Mexican nationals aboard admitted to fishing illegally in U.S. waters and had 12 red snapper, 2 nurse sharks and 1 grouper totaling 150 pounds aboard their lancha. Read more

Fishing, Poachers

Congressional Leaders Introduce New Sportsmen’s Act in 114th Congress

Sportfishing industry is optimistic about chances for passage

Alexandria, VA – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) applauds the introduction of the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015, which includes numerous legislative measures beneficial to anglers and hunters across the nation. Sponsored by Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2015 contains provisions that will benefit our nation’s sportsmen and women by providing increased access to our public lands and waters, improving fish and wildlife management and protecting the use of traditional fishing tackle.

“This bipartisan package contains many important provisions that are largely non-controversial and that will advance fisheries conservation and recreational fishing access for the benefit of the nation’s 60 million anglers,” said American Sportfishing President and CEO Mike Nussman. “Recreational fishing supports 828,000 jobs and contributes $115 billion to the economy annually. This monumental legislative package will greatly enhance recreational fishing’s social, economic and conservation benefits to the nation.” Read more

Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife

Revolution 700 Casting Reel Released

Bass Pro Shops Revolution Levelwind Round Baitcast Reel

Revolution 7000 Casting Reel; big fish beware, there’s a revolution coming

Whether you’re chasing the mighty muskellunge, battling bruiser blue cats, or subduing supertanker stripers, the Revolution 7000 casting reel has what it takes to make them surrender. This reel, designed and built for taking on heavyweights, features a super high capacity, double-anodized aluminum spool that accommodates heavy line, whether it’s monofilament or braid. The Revolution 7000 holds 270 yards of 20-pound monofilament or 235 yards of 80-pound braid, which is plenty to go toe-to-toe with the toughest, longest running fighters out there.

Plus, a precision carbon fiber drag system with an easily adjustable drag star puts you in control from hookup to landing. The 4-bearing system with Power Lock™ instant anti-reverse provides smooth, reliable performance whether you are casting lures or hauling in the big one. A counter balanced power handle with soft-touch grip ensures a secure, balanced feel no matter the conditions. The 4-pin centrifugal braking system and aluminum post-style line guide ensures maximum casting distance while helping to prevent backlashes. Read more

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“Devil’s Blanket” May be One Reason for Recent Ice Rescues

CLEVELAND — Rescues in Saginaw Bay, Michigan, Sunday evening and Lake Erie Monday morning are the latest in an alarmingly high number of Great Lakes ice rescues since Saturday, prompting a Coast Guard reminder of the risk of venturing out onto the ice and of the importance of taking appropriate safety precautions.

Throughout the weekend the Coast Guard, good Samaritans and the Bay County, Michigan Fire Department rescued eight and assisted six people across the lakes, an unusually high number attributed in part to a milder winter and environmental conditions like “the devil’s blanket.”

“My ice rescue crews spend more time on the frozen Saginaw Bay than anyone, and every one of us has learned that ice conditions are unpredictable,” said Master Chief Petty Officer Terry W. Lathrop, officer in charge of Coast Guard Station Saginaw, home of the National Ice Rescue School. “One thing we can say with certainty is that the ice will almost never be as thick as it was last year, so don’t go out expecting 30 inches of ice.” Read more

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