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    NYC & Company Reminds Residents to 'Go Local' and Take Advantage of Last Chance to Enjoy the City's Summer Attractions This Labor Day Weekend  Aug 29, 2008
    Visitors looking to extend their stay on Staten Island should consider Freshwater Fishing (nyc. gov/parks) at Willowbrook Park on Sunday from 1-3pm. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Local teams gearing up for jamborees  Aug 12, 2008
    A resident annual freshwater fishing license costs $12; resident annual saltwater fishing licenses are $29. All recreational annual licenses, regardless of the date purchased, will expire August 31, 2009. (CHerokee County Herald, AL)

    Oxbow lakes have good fishing  Jul 22, 2008
    WHEN IT COMES to freshwater fishing this time of year, I'll take the streams and what used to be streams over a man-made lake any day. First off, the "used to be streams" are actually oxbow lakes formed when a stream decided it was time to straighten itself up. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Pickwick example of state’s fishing diversity  Jul 8, 2008
    Anyone who doubts the diversity of fishing venues in Alabama has obviously never had the opportunity to cast a bait into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and then travel to the other end of the state to fish the Tennessee River lake known as Pickwick, which offers some of the most scenic vistas in the state as well as some of the best freshwater fishing. Pickwick Lake is the home lake for avid bass anglers Lance Walker and Chris Armstrong. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)

    For a 'relaxing day away from work,' try the river  Jun 29, 2008
    80 for an annual, non-resident, freshwater fishing license. (Other fees pertain for saltwater and shellfish licenses. (OregonLive, OR -- News)

    BoatU.S. Angler offers fishing tournament sponsorships  Jun 28, 2008
    BoatU.S. Angler, which offers services, discounts, safety programs and fishing information, is now a sponsor in more than 350 freshwater fishing tournaments across the country - and is looking to support more. But time may be running out for tournament directors to get in on the BoatU.S. Angler tournament sponsorship program. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Atchafalaya River can't go down to fishable level fast enough  Jun 9, 2008
    The key to what is shaping up to be a good year of freshwater fishing out there is the slow fall from a high level, he said. If it could just get close to what we normally do. (New Iberia, LA)

    Cheap Fishing Gifts for Dad  Jun 4, 2008
    Treat Dad to articles and tips on saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing and fly fishing. Read famous columnists' reports and reviews of the latest gear. (Suite101.com)

    Waco Man Named to Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame  Jun 3, 2008
    ATHENS, Texas -- Charlie Pack of Waco will be inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame at a banquet at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center June 7 ... The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame honors legendary anglers, fisheries professionals and organizations that have made a contribution to freshwater fishing in Texas. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Ask the Warden  May 31, 2008
    However, you can contact the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame for national line-class records at. Tell us what you think. (Forest Republican, WI)

    Go ahead, make Mom’s day!  May 11, 2008
    News and Notes: The DEC will conduct two free Beginners Guide to Freshwater Fishing clinics at the Wal-Mart Super Center Store in Catskill today the first from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the second from 1:30 to 3 p.m.. Open to youngster s ages 10-17 the 1 1/2 hour sessions are limited to 25 students, and each participant must have a ticket to attend. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)

    Fishermen find fuel prices extra costly  May 4, 2008
    Local Freshwater Fishing. May is the month when bass, crappies and panfish are all on the spawn, and the fishing can be very picky. (NJ.com -- Times)

    The sweetest way to save forests  Apr 15, 2008
    Surianto, a member of Apis Dorsata honey farmers group in Sentarum, said they harvested honey in the forest from October and March, while relying on freshwater fishing to make a living for the rest of the year. Previously the tribe had cut trees down to harvest the honey. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)

    Restoring The Alewives  Apr 10, 2008
    As the Island's oldest fishing club devoted solely to freshwater fishing, the Fresh Water Anglers have been protecting fisheries resources and promoting freshwater fishing since 1938, when a small group of fishermen broke away from the East End Surf Club to form their own fishing organization. Over the years, they have purchased riverfront property along the Peconic River and in the Catskills, conducted annual fishing contests, assisted state agencies in stocking trout, worked on stream... (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)

    eBay Census Data Crowns Belle River, Ontario the "eBaying-est" Community in Canada  Mar 27, 2008
    Or that Ontarians bought more than $328,000 worth of freshwater fishing tackle and vintage lures and Nova Scotians spent more than $333,000 on watches. This data is part of eBay Canada's Community Counts initiative, designed to help understand online buying and selling behaviour among Canadians. (Canada Newswire)

    Catch The First Trout Of Spring  Mar 27, 2008
    Consult the freshwater fishing guide to review special regulations that might exist for the body of water you intend to fish ... For more information on freshwater fishing opportunities, consult the DEC website at www. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)

    Traditional approach appropriate  Mar 23, 2008
    Begun in 1946, the rodeo arrived in 2005 as the oldest continuous freshwater fishing contest. For at least two generations of metro-area anglers, it had truly become a rite of spring. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    Fishing tournament series begins Sunday  Feb 23, 2008
    The first in a series of 12 freshwater fishing tournaments is set to kick off Sunday from the boat ramp in Plymouth. This year is the second year has hosted the tournament trail on the Roanoke River, but it s the first year the event has been based in Plymouth, according to event organizer Mitchell Blake. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    BIG BASS RODEO BLENDS OLD, NEW  Feb 10, 2008
    "Bigger and better than ever," Florane, chairperson of the event, said last week while putting the finishing touches on planning for the March 29 return of the nation's oldest freshwater fishing contest. It had run for 60 consecutive years before the park was drowned under 6 feet of water when federal levees failed during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Nola.com -- Sports)

    They've used the head, but not the bed  Feb 8, 2008
    Their boating experience before Florida was like that, limited to small boats and freshwater fishing. Then, they moved to Marco Island. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)

    Is NY Saltwater License On Horizon?  Jan 31, 2008
    While freshwater fishing license funds were being used to clean up lakes and rivers, and build hatcheries for trout and salmon, New Yorkers were catching flounder and fluke by the bushels in local bays and harbors whose associated estuaries served as natural, highly productive nurseries. Times have changed. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)

    TPWD stock rainbow trout for hunting season  Jan 22, 2008
    A valid Texas freshwater fishing package is required to fish for trout. Youth ages 16 and younger and all anglers fishing from the bank in state parks are exempt from the fishing package requirement. (Sealy News, TX)

    Enjoy with caution  Jan 10, 2008
    Though some of the fish have absconded to warmer waters, for those who care to wet a worm or teach a minnow about swimming, freshwater fishing remains good. Offshore, conditions remain a bit temperamental, but the big bluefin tuna continue to be available for those willing to try. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Outdoor industry a big business  Jan 3, 2008
    "That's why you have Sportsman's Warehouse, Cabela's and Bass Pro Shop here and such other stores as Dick's Sporting Goods and Sports Chalet coming in," said Toy, whose shop specializes in saltwater tackle but also handles freshwater fishing items. MORE ON THIS TOPIC. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Fishing report  Dec 25, 2007
    Jim Sutton is the outdoors editor for the Florida Times-Union. Last modified 12/24/2007 - 10:53 pm Originally created 122507. (Florida Times-Union)

    Fishing: Global angling club challenges trophy system  Dec 23, 2007
    Established almost 70 years ago as a saltwater club with an emphasis on angling ethics, the Florida-based IGFA -- whose founders included author-adventurer Ernest Hemingway -- assumed maintenance of freshwater fishing records from Field and Stream magazine in 1969. In recent years, the group added records programs for every state, including those inland, in spinning and fly tackle categories. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Fishing Forecast  Nov 29, 2007
    Freshwater fishing has been slow, and most of us won't be able to make it out into the Atlantic. Fish jetties, bridges and pilings for sheepshead and drum. (Florida Times-Union)

    • State Works Fishing Angle  Nov 23, 2007
    As the number of freshwater fishing licenses declines, the DEP needs that marine licensing money to maintain its current level of service, said Rick Jacobson, the assistant director of the inland fisheries division. Inland fishing licenses declined from 129,000 in 1996 to 112,200 in 2006. (FOX61, CT)

    Good fishing this weekend  Nov 22, 2007
    If freshwater fishing is what you prefer, Lake Ralphine, located on the east side of Santa Rosa, about a half hour drive from Sonoma, was planted with trout this week. Marin's Bon Tempe Lake also was planted. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    The Haywoods reminisce  Nov 10, 2007
    We had more meat than most people because my Dad did a lot of freshwater fishing, and we always had a garden. Dick Krug is the director of Veteran Services for the town of Concord, and is located at 105 Everett St. He can be reached at 978-318-3038 or. (Concord Journal, MA)

    Cabela's opens, 'A new dawning for East Hartford'  Oct 27, 2007
    " In the fudge shop, Rosa Santos of Hartford and Cindy Kone of Middletown were busily boxing squares of a dozen different types of fudge. Both enthused about the training they received from "Phyllis" of Cabela's. "She's like the sister I never had," said Kone. "We get along like this," Santos said, kissing her fingers. When you enter Cabela's from the 1,700-car parking lot at the eastern side of the building, the customer service department is at your left in the log-cabin themed interior.... (East Hartford Gazette, CT)

    Dolphin's namesake dies at 99  Oct 5, 2007
    She loved picnics, musicals, hot dog roasts on the beach and freshwater fishing. She was an accomplished seamstress. (The St. Augustine Record)

    New fishing, hunting fees in effect Monday  Sep 29, 2007
    During its 2007 session, the Legislature boosted fees for all recreational saltwater and freshwater fishing and hunting licenses ... Annual freshwater fishing: old fee $13 ... Annual combo - hunting, freshwater fishing: $23. (Florida Times-Union)

    Two tourneys means lots of prizes for Bay Area anglers  Sep 26, 2007
    For Florida residents one year saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing, and Hunting will go up to $17. 50 each. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Newswatch, Police/Fire  Sep 25, 2007
    Anglers with a valid freshwater fishing license can fish daily during daylight hours, with daily bag limit, until the season is closed by the DLNR. All other existing rules remain applicable. The state Agriculture Development Corp., which manages the water supply lines, is expected to repair it in the near future. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Angling for fun? World's top fly-fishing spots  Sep 20, 2007
    Canadian catch For prime freshwater fishing for Pacific salmon, anglers head to the western coast of Canada in British Columbia. The area is reachable by floatplane only and is surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest, mountain streams and lakes. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Rommel retires  Aug 31, 2007
    "I thought, 'Wow, what a present.' I thought they were joking about (putting my name on the seats), but they were not joking. I like many sports, but basketball is an important sport at Rider." Retirement also will leave Mr. Rommel plenty of time to tackle his favorite hobby freshwater fishing. As a cup on the shelf in his office says, "A bad day fishing is better than a good day working.". (Manville News, NJ)

    S.C. Fishing Report  Aug 26, 2007
    You are not logged in. Current weather conditions. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo set for Oct. 6-7  Aug 25, 2007
    These cover how to get started in freshwater fishing, saltwater fishing, camping and hunting. Returning visitors will find perennial favorite activities such as the Birds of Prey Show by master falconer and raptor rehabilitator John Karger, who demonstrates the tie between mankind and the wild world with live eagles, hawks and other raptors in flight. (Boerne Star, TX)

    At Summer's End, Tourneys Heat Up  Aug 23, 2007
    Also remember that all persons, 16 years of age and older, are required to have a license for freshwater fishing. Deer management permits for antlerless deer will be available from August 13 through midnight on October 1, 2007. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)

    FishingSleepy Hollow students spend summer exploring ocean  Aug 5, 2007
    Freshwater fishing was also good last week. Striped bass is still the best bet for local anglers. (Stamford Advocate)

    Salmon action improves off coast  Aug 3, 2007
    If freshwater fishing is your sport, then the best spot in the area continues to be Clear Lake, where the bass keep biting and the reports are enthusiastic. I saw several different accounts of anglers having 30- to 35-fish days, and the bass appear to be hitting just about every lure imaginable. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    FishingState tightens Squantz Pond access after another drowning  Jul 30, 2007
    Fishing State tightens Squantz Pond access after another drowning - Greenwich Time. Fishing State tightens Squantz Pond access after another drowning. (Greenwich Time)

    Don't have a boat? No problem, Frank knows where you can cast a line  Jul 29, 2007
    Bonnet Carre Spillway: Decent freshwater fishing in the Spillway in a number of canals and flood ponds. Make a note though, that the entire area is not very accessible when wet, especially after a hard rain. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Applications for Nuuanu catfish season starts today  Jul 24, 2007
    Hawai'i freshwater fishing licenses are also available online. For information go to https://www. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Fishing can help educate children  Jul 7, 2007
    Freshwater fishing was the most popular type of fishing with over 28 million anglers devoting nearly 467 million angler-days to the sport. ooo. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

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    In his free time, Reynolds enjoys freshwater fishing with his son John. He has a 16-foot bay boat that he said is perfect for fishing at Toledo Bend. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)

    License increases may afford more game wardens  Jun 25, 2007
    With the midnight deadline at hand, the Alabama Senate passed legislation to: increase hunting and freshwater fishing license fees, along with the establishment of a Wildlife Heritage License; increase saltwater fishing license fees; increase boat registration fees ... "Under the new legislation, the resident all-game hunting license will increase from 16 to 24, while the resident freshwater fishing license will increase from 9.50 to 12. Non-resident licenses will also increase in line with... (Alexander City Outlook, AL)

    Province Gives Boost To Great Ontario Salmon Derby  Jun 24, 2007
    Funding To Help Reel In More Visitors To Ontario TORONTO, June 24 /CNW/ - With participation exceeding 25,000, the Great Ontario Salmon Derby has become the world's largest freshwater fishing derby, and the McGuinty government is providing $50,000 to attract even more anglers and spectators, Jim Bradley, Minister of Tourism announced today. "The Great Ontario Salmon Derby provides a boost to the economy of communities along the shores of Lake Ontario - and an unforgettable experience for... (Canada Newswire)

    Police Quell Liberty Pole Melee  Jun 16, 2007
    R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens. Saturday June 16, 2007. (R News)

    Local Jazz Music Hits the Spot  Jun 15, 2007
    I can play a complete gig and I can get done and not be in pain, which is a huge deal in enjoying what Im doing , when I am doing it," Jefferson said. Jefferson learned how to get his groove, without getting a sore shoulder. kmv Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version We've heard a lot lately about bad apples in the NFL and how the league is now holding those players accountable. But there are some good deeds being done by professional football players. A Steuben County man is... (R News)

    Evans Charity May Reach Rochester  Jun 15, 2007
    " Evans didnt make any promises, but told the kids hed like to do something for them. Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version We've heard a lot lately about bad apples in the NFL and how the league is now holding those players accountable. But there are some good deeds being done by professional football players. A Steuben County man is behind bars on rape charges. R News follows up on a local diplomat's mission to Iran. A local teacher and peace activist Tom Moore talked about... (R News)

    New Rules to Prevent Spread of VHS  Jun 13, 2007
    It will introduce new rules prohibiting freshwater fishing with untested bait minnows anywhere except the lake or river where they were caught ... The state will introduce new rules prohibiting freshwater fishing with untested bait minnows anywhere except the lake or river where they were caught. (R News)

    Sojourner House Grads Celebrate  Jun 13, 2007
    It changed my life as far as keeping my household together and doing things with my children like a mother is supposed to be," said Latasha Johnson, Sojourner House graduate. The graduation ceremony also celebrated the Dreamseeds Program. It provides arts and cultural opportunities to the children of the women at the Sojourner House. sh Email this Story to a Friend Print Friendly Version Residents in Honeoye have enjoyed quality drinking water from wells for 45 years. Now they're tapped into the... (R News)

    Family fishing  Jun 7, 2007
    Licenses required for freshwater fishing, but not for tidal waters (upstream to the first dam in a river) or coastal waters. 162 Main St., Freeport, Maine; 800-342-6423. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    TOWN TALK: DeLuna set to make journey across Bay  May 30, 2007
    This year's monarch likes freshwater fishing. When his queen is seen at the DeLuna Landing, people will see someone who will graduate this summer from a southern university where they yell "Roll Tide" and who enjoyed Greek life. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Fishing and boating - Going online  May 25, 2007
    For example, the freshwater fishing license for residents within the county that they live is a mere 10. A statewide license is 17. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)

    Clayton angler reels in record cat  May 17, 2007
    A list of the state's freshwater fishing records can be found online at. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Kids Fishing Clinic scheduled for Saturday at Plaza de Luna  May 9, 2007
    The notices are from a 2006 statute, commonly referred to as the "Enhanced Penalty Law." It increases penalties for those who repeatedly violate Florida's recreational saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing and hunting laws. It increases the penalty for hunting or fishing with a suspended or revoked license and establishes mandatory fines and suspension of recreational licenses. (Pensacola News Journal)

    Girl Scouts sponsoring program that covers fishing basics  Apr 22, 2007
    Topics covered will include: bait, casting, freshwater fishing and techniques, (fishing tackle, sportsmanship, safety) and fish biology (fish habits and habitats), Connecticut's waters, and more. The classes will be taught by certified D.E.P. CARE (Connecticut Aquatic Resource Education) Instructors. (Stamford Advocate)

    Maxwell Produces in High Winds; Cobb, Smith Win Advance Event  Apr 19, 2007
    Del Milligan's freshwater fishing column appears Thursdays in The Ledger. He can be reached at or 863-802-7555. (The Ledger)

    Garden of endless variety  Apr 14, 2007
    Apart from the numerous gardens, visitors can enjoy freshwater fishing or drop by the animal park that features deer and ostriches. In the evening, visitors can cycle around the park, go boating or take a hike along the many trails. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    What's on tap this weekend  Apr 13, 2007
    The annual Spring Family Freshwater Fishing Festival drops its line at Belmont Lake State Park tomorrow, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., as the state parks department stocks the lake with hundreds of trout. Loaner rods and bait will be available; seminars offer fishing tips; Rich Johnson of The Fishing Line magazine answers questions. (Newsday -- Entertainment)

    Wisconsin's Northwoods  Apr 10, 2007
    The National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame shaped like a giant Muskie in Hayward. Sleep under the stars at one of many camping sites splashed across the Northwoods or. (Suite101.com)

    Fish till you drop  Apr 6, 2007
    Freshwater fishing free this weekend ... Bob Wattendorf, an FWC fisheries biologist, said Free Freshwater Fishing Weekend is an opportunity for parents to open a world of adventure with their children ... 50 five-year freshwater fishing license will receive $60 worth of free fishing gear. (Vero Beach Press Journal)

    Bill would increase fishing feesPost aComment  Mar 11, 2007
    Annual combinaton hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing license, from $34 to $46 ... A hunting license would increase from $11 a year to $15; an annual combination of hunting and freshwater fishing license from $22 to $31; a combination of hunting, freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing from $24 to $31; and a five-year resident license from $60 to $77. (Bradenton, FL -- Sports)

    OUTDOOR CALENDAR  Mar 8, 2007
    Virginia freshwater fishing license required. Prizes for heaviest single trout heaviest total weight based on a six-fish limit. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)

    License Bill Could Stall In Florida Senate Committee  Mar 4, 2007
    " However, reportedly several legislators have expressed reluctance to support the bills because they are viewed as a tax increase. "Fishing and hunting license fees are not taxes," Dombrova said. "They are user fees, and those who use the resource should pay for game and fishery law enforcement, research and education. Dombrova suggests those who support the bills contact key legislators, including Sen. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)

    State-Of-The-Art Facility Promises Prime Fishing  Feb 25, 2007
    " The site is also the only hatchery in the nation where 100 percent of the water used in the 65 outside grow-out ponds is recycled, Wattendorf said. Discharge of waste products is an issue with some hatcheries, but the recycling equipment at the Bass Center eliminates that issue. Wattendorf said fish grown here will be used to restock lakes where fish kills or habitat restoration projects have eliminated the natural population of fish. However, he said the fish will not be used for the most... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)

    More of this story  Feb 21, 2007
    50 to 12 for a resident statewide freshwater fishing license. The legislation will also add a new license available for 16 for those who are only interested in hunting small game. (Andalusia Star News, AL)

    The Weather Channel Interactive Reels in Fishing Fanatics on weather.com  Feb 20, 2007
    Freshwater fishing is the most popular type of fishing with more than 28 million people devoting nearly 467 million days to the sport. The new fishing section is available now and can be found at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Increased license fees don't faze Virginia hunters  Feb 15, 2007
    Additional good news is that freshwater fishing license (resident, senior resident, and Sportsman's combo) sales rose from 362,591 in 2005 to 368,009 in 2006. The bad news is this number is well down from the 387,052 licenses sold in 2004. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)

    Deerfield Lake a fisherman's paradise  Feb 15, 2007
    Rempfer's fish was also the biggest brook trout to be pulled out of the ice on a fishing pole, as he broke the previous Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame record. His feat was nearly matched by a 10. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Toyota wants to win races, fans  Feb 10, 2007
    Can Toyota win over NASCAR Nation. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)

    Culture shock? Toyota makes inroads in NASCAR  Feb 9, 2007
    Can Toyota win over NASCAR Nation. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Two-Day Grouper Forum Scheduled For St. Petersburg  Feb 7, 2007
    HAVE YOUR SAY:The FFWCC is seeking public input on all hunting and freshwater fishing regulations for the 2008-2009 season. According to Greg Holder, regional director of the Southwest Region headquartered in Lakeland, the commission welcomes comments on how management of Florida's wildlife and freshwater fishes can be improved. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)

    Alaska's Inside Passage Resorts  Feb 3, 2007
    AIPR member companies facilitate salt and freshwater fishing, fly fishing, crab and shrimp fishing, flightseeing, whitewater rafting, yacht cruising, marine wildlife and whale watching, bear viewing, glacier tours and sea kayaking adventures. AIPR tailors travel packages for both the corporate and leisure travel buyers. (Suite101.com)

    Baseball player, coach loved game  Jan 30, 2007
    also enjoyed freshwater fishing. In addition to his wife, Ruhle is survived by a daughter, Beki, of Trenton, S.C.; a son, Kenny, of Houston; two stepdaughters, Shelley Broughton Jaquish of St. Petersburg and Betsy Broughton Woeste of Tampa; his parents, Robert and Vivian Ruhle of Coleman, Mich. (Herald-Tribune)

    TPWD STARTS HALL NOMINATION PROCESS  Jan 28, 2007
    By STEVE KNIGHT, Outdoor Writer 01/27/2007 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is looking for a few good men, women or organizations to become part of its Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame ... To join the elite group of 16 already inducted into the Hall, nominees should be someone or something that has had an impact on the state's freshwater fishing. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)

    Ice is nice, but wait to be safe  Jan 28, 2007
    Want to be heard regarding your views of freshwater fishing in New Jersey. Attend the freshwater fisheries forum at 10 a.m. on Feb. 24 at Batsto Village Visitors Center on Rt. (The Trentonian, NJ)

    New in the water for spring  Jan 27, 2007
    Another thing that has been apparent during the last few years is the move from freshwater fishing to saltwater fishing. This has happened locally probably more so than in some other areas. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)

    Bill has nonresidents paying what they pay at home  Jan 24, 2007
    Maryland has a nonresident freshwater fishing license fee policy similar to Cook's proposal, but it has a flat nonresident license fee of 14 to fish Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries year round. Maryland changed its licensing fee schedule when all vendors changed to computer licensing about 1999, said Sharon Carrick, director of licensing and registration for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Perdue's 'Go Fish' plan aims to lure tournaments  Jan 21, 2007
    The state's freshwater fishing industry employs some 9,000 people and has an estimated economic impact of more than $1 billion annually, but in Florida, for instance, the business is almost twice as large. The new improvements also would aim to land more lucrative fishing tournaments. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    * Turtles are a smuggler's goldmine puvt  Jan 17, 2007
    H (dan4 shui3 de5) : I prefer freshwater fishing to saltwater fishing. (wHC). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    New Year means show time for sportsmen  Dec 31, 2006
    Going hunting or freshwater fishing this week. Cool, have fun. (The Trentonian, NJ)

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