Dog survives swallowing fish hook Aug 19, 2008
Last weekend Pauley and his friends were fishing off the dock when he looked back and saw fishing line hanging from Cody's mouth. "Oh I don't know really what I thought right then, but I knew I had to get it out," said Pauley. (AZCentral -- News)
Hunting/fishing report Aug 12, 2008
For daily fishing updates, call Lake Morena's recorded fishing line at (619) 478-5473. Open daily. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Ghost yacht - 'It was a freak accident' Aug 10, 2008
He said one of the Tunstead brothers had attempted to free a fishing line from the yacht's propeller and fell in the ocean. The other brother fell in trying to rescue him. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Through the Woods: Pondering green Aug 9, 2008
Uncle had already taught the technique of tying a bit of red flannel to a piece of fishing line to use as bait. After quietly creeping up on the target at dark, the bit of flannel was jigged over the frog that mistook it for a tasty insect and grabbed it. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
One More Cast; Pick it up, save the sport Aug 9, 2008
Condemned birds swing from tree branches, snared in fishing line nooses; and wild paws can easily be cut open by soup can lids and shards of glass. Also, the overall beauty of the outdoors is scarred when garbage is left behind at campsites. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
'Man on Wire,' 5 stars Aug 8, 2008
The plan required sneaking into both towers; hiding overnight on the 110th floors; smuggling a ton of equipment up to the roof; shooting an arrow, with a monofilament fishing line attached, from one tower to the other and using it to pull across ever larger ropes and wires until the team could secure the 450-pound cable to both roofs; and then managing to add the two cavalettis, or guy wires. All in the middle of the night, so Petit could step out onto the wire at 7:15 a.m. on Aug. 7, 1974, for... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Oregon Recreation Report (74) Aug 8, 2008
Any tangled fishing line or old gear can be collected and disposed of in these canisters as an effort to maintain a healthy, clean Sandy River. Please use nearby garbage cans for any other types of trash. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sharks off Mexico tagged after attacks Aug 7, 2008
The researchers plan to use a special baited fishing line to catch sharks in the area and then tag and release them. Sharks recently killed two surfers the first fatal shark attacks along Mexico's Pacific coast in 30 years, according to official records. (MSNBC -- International)
Scientists track mysterious sevengill sharks Aug 5, 2008
(08-03) 20:28 PDT -- There was a hard tug on the fishing line. The creature at the other end thrashed in vain. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Caterer has healthy outlook Aug 4, 2008
She learned at an early age that being a girl "was not an excuse." Just like her brothers, she was expected to put tackle on her fishing line, bait her own hook and clean her fish. Though she was a tomboy, she was never the type to get dirty. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Survival school: Learning to stay alive on vacation Aug 2, 2008
The contents include but are not limited to matches that McCann hand-dips in Thompson's WaterSeal to waterproof them, a tiny magnesium fire starter, a small lens for igniting fires should the matches and magnesium fire starter fail, an LED flashlight, a button-size compass, a thin square of mirror to signal potential rescuers, 20 water purification tablets, a meticulously folded freezer bag to store potable water, a packet of antibiotic ointment, butterfly bandages, a sewing bobbin with 20 feet... (International Herald Tribune)
Body found amid search for Toledo father, son Jul 31, 2008
Santiago says the body was snarled in fishing line, suggesting the man have gotten tangled up, fell in the water and drowned. 2008 Associated Press. (WKRC.com, OH)
Are there sharks in Lake Guntersville? Jul 30, 2008
The shark also had a bass lure that he described as a "Pig 'n' Jig" in its mouth, attached to a three-inch-long fishing line. "How could someone plant that shark?" said Martha Barrett. (AL.com)
More than 300 cast lines at youth fishing tournament Jul 29, 2008
Rylee brought her lucky Tom Sawyer fishing pole: a tree branch with fishing line and bobber tied on the end. "Dad helped me make it," Rylee said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Roughing it on an island, with cocktails Jul 28, 2008
Once here they relax and drop in a fishing line for salmon or trout, shout for joy as they jump from a large rock into the water, wonder at the rippling mountains hugging the Mooselookmeguntic Lake horizon, and watch the campfire turn to embers as another evening slips into night. The mile-long island south of the village of Oquossoc in the Rangeley Lakes region is part of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Preserve, a collection of more than 40 wilderness campsites along one of the largest lakes in... (Boston Globe)
Locals' picks Jul 26, 2008
Since then, he's searched out the quiet places, like Last Vestige Records (437 Broadway) on an afternoon when everyone else is at the track or Moreau Lake State Park at Exit 17 south off the Northway, where he can cast a fishing line. "A perfect day for me would start with an espresso at Starbucks, or, if I feel rich, Mrs. London's. Then I'd go to Last Vestige to look at used music, and then the Army and Navy store (516 Broadway) to see if they have new Carhartts (heavy-duty clothes for working... (Albany Times Union)
House passes bill banning pet rentals Jul 23, 2008
PITTSFIELD Young eagle dies after becoming ensnared A young bald eagle found hanging upside down from a tree after getting its leg tangled in nylon fishing line has died. Andrew Madden, district manager of the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, said the bird appeared to have been in poor health even before it was discovered in the tree Sunday. (Boston Globe)
Skills honed on Alabama waters Jul 23, 2008
When it comes to choosing fishing line, Lane, who is on the pro staff of Vicious Fishing of Dora, near Pell City, said each type has its particular niche. I like fluorocarbon on baits I need to get down deep or baits where I need to get a solid hookset, like a jig or a big worm, because fluorocarbon doesnt have much stretch, Lane said. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
Erle Stanley Gardner's Delta Jul 19, 2008
"He like the idea of rolling out of bed, tossing a fishing line in the water and knowing if the fish were biting by the time the coffee percalated. He stared stubborn, clamped-jawed fish in the eyes. He didn't mind the cool, damp nights on the boat. It gave him reason to use his heavy Army blanket.Though they were on separate boats, he felt the river push his group of friends (who were also staff) closer together. He would spend hours with a single fishing buddy in a small aluminum boat. They... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rockin’ & Rolling in the Sound Jul 18, 2008
In order for trolling to work, 300 feet of fishing line that s the length of a football field needs to be let out behind the boat. When the fish strikes, you re fighting the fish and your will to keep reeling and reeling. (New Haven Register, CT)
Another Seal Pup Caught In Fishing Line Jul 18, 2008
This time, a seal pup has gotten entangled in fishing line ... Home video showed the seal pup caught in fishing line, the line cutting into its neck. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
The Top 10 Products That Transformed an American Pastime Jul 17, 2008
Original Manufacturer: Lowrance Electronics Current: Lowrance/Navico -- Monofilament Line (1958) improved the durability, affordability and casting ability of fishing line while reducing its visibility to fish. Original manufacturer: DuPont Stren Current manufacturer: Pure Fishing -- Minn Kota Trolling Motor (1958) was the first electric gear-driven trolling motor gave anglers the ability to quietly maneuver and position their boats. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In the News: July 9 Jul 14, 2008
PROVINCETOWN A female humpback whale named Ebony was freed from an entanglement in fishing line at 2 p.m. on Monday just two miles east of Race Point. The rescue was carried out by the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies whale disentanglement team. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Place of treats and torture Jul 13, 2008
This is exactly what is happening, although they are generally acts of self-torture - as we watch Parr hold his breath until he turns purple, stick his finger in a candle flame, have his thigh sliced with a scalpel, vomit on the floor, tie his face with fishing line and so on. I was reminded of what Oscar Wilde said about torture: "It helps pass an hour or two." In this case, one would have to be a dedicated masochist to spend two hours watching Parr do diabolical things to himself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Hot, tough going Jul 7, 2008
Another hot, tough day of fishing in the 55th annual Iberia Rod lub Saltwater Fishing Rodeo was rewarded around 1:30 p.m. Saturday when something big bit the dead croaker on the business end of his fishing line at an undisclosed location. Oubre, captain of Absolut Addiction, a 24-foot Fish Master, set the hook and reeled in a 36. (New Iberia, LA)
Book Reviews: 'Apples and Oranges' and 'The Film Club' Jul 6, 2008
"Our relationship is like tangled fishing line. We are defined by each other and against each other, a red state and a blue state, yin and yang." The history of sibling warfare between these Brenners goes back to childhood. In high school, Carl filled his room with "manuals of alleged Communists published by the John Birch Society" while Marie played Joan Baez records. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Casting call Jul 5, 2008
"Mike is busy spooling fishing line onto reels. He's three people deep.". The Wasilla angler has already bagged his limit of five kings for the season, so he had no problem sharing the best of the best salmon streams. (Anchorage Daily News)
Who eats halibut eyeballs? This guy does Jul 4, 2008
The creature started stripping yard after yard of fishing line until Calvert, an active duty Marine, resumed control of his bait caster and steadily cranked in the barn door. The halibut was so gargantuan, five people were needed to schlep it over the railing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Youth wins lifetime fishing license Jul 3, 2008
A complete list of winners, including their ages, fishing event locations and their prizes, is posted on the Commission's Web site, Bass Pro Shops donated 100 prizes, including tackle boxes, rods and reels and spools of fishing line. The commission contributed the remaining prizes. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hawaiian monk seal off hook for surgery Jun 29, 2008
NOAA / MIMI OLRY "DP4," the code name for the Hawaiian monk seal who was originally found with a fishing line coming out of her mouth, avoided a risky surgery when veterinary specialists determined yesterday she had lost an embedded fishhook on her own ... "DP4" was first spotted off Kauai on May 26 with a fishing line coming out of her mouth, said Dr. Bob Braun, contract veterinarian with the National Marine Fisheries Service ... On Tuesday she was found again, this time without any visible... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Seals' island is dumping ground for marine debris Jun 23, 2008
"Whoever lost that crab pot mess should pay for it," said Phillip Zavadil, co-director of St. Paul Island's Aleut tribal government Ecosystem Conservation Office, as he and a cleanup crew arrived at a rookery to find several large males surrounding an old crab pot and a mass of jumbled fishing line. Zavadil approached to get hold of the line but had to back off. (The Daily Reflector)
In hunt for Olympic gold, techies are major players Jun 23, 2008
Among the gadgets: a fishing line that is attached to swimmers to measure their velocity, a pulley that can tow swimmers through the water to feel a world-record pace, and lactic acid blood tests to measure recovery after workouts. Vint might use charts and graphs to understand how motion breaks down, but both he and Sokolovas still require observation to help target problems. (USA Today -- Tech)
Marilyn Forman, 80, loved animals, wild garden Jun 20, 2008
Mrs. Forman quickly devised a fishing line and netting barrier that deterred the herons. She always had a house full of cats and dogs supplemented with birds, a monkey, rabbits, fish and pets she cared for till they were adopted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hooked on fishing: Residents enjoy a peaceful day fishing Jun 19, 2008
Story Photos Emma Wallace, 6, tries to take note of how her grandmother, Mary Lincoln of DeKalb, untangles a fishing line Wednesday while leisurely fishing off a bridge at Northern Illinois University s East Lagoon. Emma and her 4-year-old sister, Amelia, were visiting from their home in Wisconsin and the trio decided to try their hand at the sport for the afternoon. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Florida outlaws feeding of pelicans Jun 19, 2008
Front page news - newsjournalonline. THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Picking up without plastic Jun 18, 2008
(PLA is also used to make dissolvable stitches and biodegradable fishing line. One such brand, the corn-based BioBag, will decompose in a composting facility or open-air landfill, according to , and will also break down in fresh or salt water. (Boston Globe)
Sony Ericsson launches new phones in Singapore Jun 18, 2008
Using advanced motion sensor technology, the phone can follow users actions to imitate bowling or casting a fishing line. The new C905 Cyber-shot and S302 Snapshot camera phones allow consumers to capture and share vivid photos whatever their needs, photography skills or budget. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tool that ties knot what can be next? Jun 15, 2008
Since it came from a Finnish company, Spinmade Ltd., I automatically had my finger on the delete button until a brief product description caught my eye:"The new Click2Knot fishing accessory that ties a fishing line in seconds. The palm-sized device removes the trouble of tying knots by hand, instead making reliable and uniform knots with just a few clicks."Honest ... Fishing line is getting smaller and smaller, with some of today's 10- and 12-pound test lines having the diameter of 2-pound line... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Flathead Lake: Pablo angler pulls man from water Jun 13, 2008
Zimmer, who owns Zimmer Tackle in Pablo, turned his attention back to his fishing line the fish, after all, were biting that day unaware that the speedboat was rapidly taking on water. The next time he turned to check, all he could see was the boat's bow bobbing in the lake. (Missoulian, MT)
Learning to fish Jun 12, 2008
Elijah Traywick, 4, of Billings, reels in his fishing line after taking practice casts at the Laurel Lions Family Park Saturday. Nearly 200 children participate in the Kids' Fishing Day activities that included a free lunch. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Lead Poisoning in Children Jun 11, 2008
Keep This Hazard from Causing Developmental Problems in Kids. The effects of lead poisoning can be detrimental. (Suite101.com)
Exploring New Scuba Dive Sites Jun 9, 2008
Diving around a jetty frequented by fishermen means a lot of tangled fishing line underwater. Currents and Tides. (Suite101.com)
Richmond Briefs Jun 7, 2008
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Anglers ages 15 and under registered for door prizes will also be entered in a statewide drawing for fishing prizes featuring rods, reels, fishing line, tackle boxes and a grand prize of a Lifetime Comprehensive Fresh/Saltwater Fishing License. Free hot dogs and drinks will be provided by the Tri City Bassmasters Bass Club. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
The other bridge walk Jun 7, 2008
"I climbed a cable hanging from the north-east pylon at 9pm last night, then we drew a rope across the roadway with a fishing line," he said afterwards, noting that the North Sydney police applauded when he performed tricks, including nabbing an officer's watch and tie without him noticing. Having performed an earlier covert high-wire walk between the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, Petit later became famous for walking, 400 metres up, between the twin towers of the World Trade Centre... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Learning to fly-fish in Colorado stirs memories Jun 6, 2008
Maurin Scarlata casts a fishing line while Henry Jones, a guide, watches during a fly fishing trip to a branch of the Dolores Creek near Telluride, Colo. (AP Photo/Daniel Lovering). (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Mexico To Tag Sharks After Deadly Attacks Jun 4, 2008
The researchers plan to use a special baited fishing line to catch sharks in the area and then tag and release them, said Jose Leonardo Castillo, a shark expert with the National Fishing Institute who is involved with the project. Fishermen who come across tagged sharks will be compensated for reporting their location, Castillo said. (Planet Ark, United States)
Help dad save money on his day Jun 4, 2008
It may be that your father has always been there to provide advice, whether he was showing you how to throw the perfect pitch or cast a fishing line. Maybe he told you how to dress for your job interview or encouraged you to save for financial goals in your life, such as a car, a house and retirement. (Nogales International, AZ)
‘Monster' fish from reservoir too big for net Jun 3, 2008
I was using a regular spinning rod and 10-pound fishing line. It was pretty exciting. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
One More Cast: Miley, a new camping buddy May 31, 2008
I ve always imagined it getting bound and tangled in fishing line, or used to pin a flailing bluegill to the floor of the canoe, or used to guide a filet knife through a fat perch. These were conditions as Chels and I searched: The puppy had to fit in the canoe so it could come along on fishing trips, and the puppy had to be good at laying still as to not rock the boat. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Fishing gear regulations become effective June 1 May 28, 2008
While pliers and forceps can be used as a dehooking device, the use of dehooking tools which can grab the fishing line, slide down the line, and remove the hook quickly are encouraged because these tools require less handling of the fish and are better able to secure the hook during removal. Dehooking devices can be purchased from many retail outlets. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Learning to fly May 26, 2008
As I jerked the rod back and forth and sent the fishing line soaring behind my head and then back to the water I heard a satisfying "snap.". For some reason, I equated the snapping sound with good technique and reveled momentarily in the fact that I'm likely a natural at fly-fishing. (Juneau Empire)
Charter clients get 1-halibut bag limit May 24, 2008
Of the 13 alternatives NMFS examined - including different types of regulation such as annual limits and fishing line limits - only the one-fish bag limit would bring the charter boats' catch down to that level, Scheurer said. Longliner Linda Behnken said the measure was needed to keep local halibut stocks from being overfished. (Juneau Empire)
Sersland enjoyed shaping the lives of his students May 23, 2008
Now there is time for travel to visit his sons, Evan and Tom, and time to throw a fishing line in the water in order to catch his beloved walleye. It has been a good run, he said. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Plan Ahead for Hospice Care May 21, 2008
He made his own alert system using fishing line attached to a bell so he could get his wife's attention when she's in another room. He also attached a rope to his bed to help himself up at night. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Man Gets Probation For Stabbing Sea Lion May 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES -- A fisherman who admitted to stabbing a sea lion that apparently took bait from his fishing line was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation. Hai Nguyen, 25, of Garden Grove, had faced up to one year in prison and a $20,000 fine when he was charged with a misdemeanor count of illegally taking and attempting to kill a marine mammal. (KSBW 8, CA)
SoCal fisherman who stabbed sea lion gets probation May 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES (AP) A fisherman who admitted stabbing a sea lion that apparently took bait from his fishing line was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation. U.S. Magistrate Judge Carla Woehrle also ordered Hai Nguyen, 25, of Garden Grove, Calif. (Cleveland.com)
On the Stream - Give thanks for intro to fishing May 16, 2008
I m sure it was operator error, but it seemed like Pop-Pop spent an inordinate amount of time untangling the bird s nests my fishing line became. But, God bless him, any fish he hooked, he let me reel in. (Missoulian, MT)
Organic Flower Gardening With Kids May 14, 2008
You can build a playhouse for pennies with two packets of seeds and some fishing line ... When the vines reach the tops of the sunflowers, train them across the sunflower circle by running fishing line across the circle from one sunflower to another to form the roof. (Suite101.com)
Invasion Of The Spiny Water Fleas: Drying Anchor Lines Can Help Contain Spread May 14, 2008
When anchor rope, fishing line and the boats themselves are thoroughly dried, the invasive species and their eggs will die, rather than spreading to another location, she explains. It s such a simple thing for the general public to do, and yet it could make a big difference in the way that our lake ecosystems function. (Science Daily)
It's almost time for Carolina-rigs May 10, 2008
The top rod brand was - Shakespeare Ugly Stik; top reel brand ' Shimano; top rod and reel combo brand ' Shakespeare; top fly rod brand ' Orvis; top fishing line brand - Berkley (includes Trilene, Fireline, Big Game and Vanish); top hard lure brand ' Rapala; top soft plastic lure brand ' Zoom; top spinnerbait brand - Strike King; top hook brand ' Gamakatsu; top sinker brand - Bullet Weights; top fly line brand - Scientific Anglers; top fly brand ' Orvis; top electronics ' Lowrance; top tackle box... (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Greenpeace clashes with Taiwan boat May 3, 2008
They then took one of the vessel's radio beacons and a fishing line. Activists claimed they won the battle, with the vessel agreeing to release the marine life and leave the area. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Activision to Cast 'Rapala Fishing Frenzy' Into Consoles This Summer May 3, 2008
Dedicated to delivering memorable fishing experiences every time, the Rapala VMC Group, based in Vaaksy, Finland (Helsinki Stock Exchange: RAP1V), manufactures and markets fishing lures, fishing line, fishing rods, hooks, terminal tackle, knives and accessories under the Rapala, VMC, Blue Fox, Luhr Jensen, Terminator, Williamson and Storm brand names. The company was unofficially founded in 1936 when Lauri Rapala invented the Rapala fishing lure. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Along the Way: Visitors from other galaxies would raise our IQ May 2, 2008
Some clown tied road flares to helium balloons with fishing line, launched them from his backyard and did little more than unhinge the local news media for a while. Shoot. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
If This Band's Mo'Rockin Apr 20, 2008
As a child in Casablanca, Chadly made his first instrument, a banjolike snitra, out of a broom, a gasoline can, fishing line and cork. When he was a teenager, he graduated to a real snitra, formed a quartet and began playing at weddings. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Organising Children's Artwork Apr 20, 2008
Paintings and drawings can be secured to a fishing line or wire secured along a free wall, such as a hallway, with wooden or decorative pegs. Once the line is full, older drawings can be replaced with new ones. (Suite101.com)
