Category: Fishing

DNR cautions anglers about ice dams, sudden changes in river flow

The Department of Natural Resources urges anglers to use caution when planning trips on Michigan’s rivers and streams this winter. Winter fishing for trout and steelhead can be challenging and rewarding, but cold air temperatures can cause sudden and significant changes in flows in rivers and streams.

According to DNR fisheries biologist Kyle Kruger, temperature effects are most pronounced at times of very cold air temperatures, particularly below 10 degrees Fahrenheit, especially if areas with extreme nighttime cold temperatures alternate with warmer days. Read more

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Free Fishing Weekend

The Department of Natural Resources wants to remind everyone the annual Winter Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, and Sunday, Feb. 15. That weekend, everyone – residents and non-residents alike – can fish Michigan waters without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.

Michigan has celebrated the Winter Free Fishing Weekend every year since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the state’s vast aquatic resources. With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams, and 11,000 inland lakes, Michigan and fishing are a perfect match. Read more

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Michigan’s Master Angler Program Changes

The Department of Natural Resources recently announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2015, multiple changes have been made to Michigan’s Master Angler program, which allows anglers to submit large fish they have caught for recognition. The program has been in place since 1973.

The Master Angler program recognizes two categories of catches: catch-and-keep and catch-and-immediate-release. Previously, the catch-and-keep category was determined by the weight of the fish caught, but that requirement has been removed and replaced with a length requirement. Now recognition in both categories will be awarded based on an established minimum length for each recognized species. Verified entries will receive the Master Angler patch. Only one patch will be awarded for both catch-and-keep and catch-and-immediate-release entries. No more than one patch per species will be awarded to each angler per year. Read more

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Coast Guard Intercepts Mexicans Poaching South Texas Waters

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The Coast Guard interdicted a Mexican fishing crew poaching in South Texas Monday (Dec. 29) morning.

At approximately 10 a.m. Monday, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi sighted a Mexican fishing boat, also known as a lancha, 29 miles offshore of South Padre Island and 1 mile north of the United States/Mexico maritime border with fishing gear and bait fish on board.

The aircrew notified Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders, who diverted a Coast Guard Station South Padre Island boatcrew aboard a 33-foot law enforcement boat. After a 9-mile pursuit, the boatcrew stopped the lancha with four people, baitfish and longline gear aboard. All persons and confiscated gear were turned over to Customs and Border Protection. Read more

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Tracker 2015 aluminum fishing boats now come with a new five-year, full coverage warranty

5-Year, full-coverage warranty for Tracker aluminum fishing boatsSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Tracker Marine Group is announcing a new five-year, bow-to-stern factory warranty covering 2015 TRACKER Boats.  This 2015 Tracker Boats warranty coverage includes a three-year warranty on the powder-coat finish, factory-installed trolling motor and factory-installed depth finder, a limited lifetime structural and deck warranty, and full coverage during the warranty period with no prorating. In addition, the warranty has provisions for transfer to a second owner.  The new five-year warranty coverage offers a one-stop solution, eliminating the need to pursue separate warranties with component manufacturers. The length and comprehensive nature of this coverage make this the best factory warranty in the aluminum fishing boat industry.

The new warranty applies to Tracker boats beginning with the 2015 model year; those 2015 model year boats purchased before the new warranty announcement will receive the expanded warranty provisions. Read more

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Humminbird’s Family Values Fishing Video Contest

Simply share a favorite fishing video you’ve created that captures moments with kids… EUFAULA, AL W – We want to take the opportunity to recognize anglers across the U.S. who may never walk the stage of the Bassmaster Classic, but are champions in their own right for introducing the next generation of anglers to the sport of fishing.

Simply share a favorite fishing video you’ve created that captures moments with kids that will last a lifetime, and your family could win a trip to meet legendary anglers and participate in fishing’s biggest event!

To enter, visit our entry page and upload your video with a brief description, and your family could win four airline tickets, hotel stay, meals, and VIP All-Access passes to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic in Greenville, South Carolina! Read more

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Frabill Encourages Ice Fishermen To Look Out For Number One

Plano, IL (December 3, 2014) -Walking on ice to fish is nice. An unexpected plunge into the drink is not. In fact, it’s a serious situation.

Odds are you’re not “that” angler who takes life-threatening chances on lunchmeat thin or rotted end-of-season ice. But as with any extreme outdoor activity, there’s always the possibility of plans going awry and you find yourself in dire straits. And time is of the essence when frigid water and wintry temperatures suddenly encase you. There’s no waiting around for your buddies or emergency crews.

This one’s on you… You are your own best chance of getting out alive.

This Self-Rescue initiative is evident in Frabill’s new I-Series ice apparel. Every new I-Series jacket and bib sports a detailed Ice Safety Label sewn inside. You’ll be informed before embarking about how to avoid breaking through altogether. The Ice Safety Label also provides life-saving information, just in case that unforeseen circumstance should arise.

Need to know the ice thickness requirements for when on foot or motorized transport? It’s there. How about a listing of the four critical steps to self-rescue? You betcha. There’s even a reminder to always carry ice picks – the single most important piece of ice-safety equipment you can own.

Speaking of ice picks, Frabill’s so serious about your wearing them at all times that it has included a FREE set of Frabill ice picks with every I-Series jacket. And, those essential life-saving picks aren’t just slapped in the packaging, but already fitted in the garment’s custom ice pick holsters for immediate access and out-of-the-way positioning while fishing. Read more

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Holiday Gifts Outdoors Enthusiasts will Fall for Hook, Line and Sinker

MINNETONKA, Minn. (Dec. 2, 2014) – With the holiday season fast approaching, the inevitable last-second rush to find gifts for friends and family isn’t far behind. This year, don’t panic. Instead, hook up your loved ones with the latest and greatest gear from Rapala®, the most trusted name in fishing.

According to a recent study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and The Outdoor Foundation1, in 2013 alone, nearly 46 million Americans from all walks of life grabbed a tackle box, picked up a rod and made way to their local honey hole in search of a wall-worthy trophy fish. And, it’s not just the stereotypical angler looking to spending time on the water – 42 percent of all new fishing participants in 2013 were women. Read more

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