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COMMISSION ACTIONS IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR FISHING AND BOATING
At its spring quarterly meeting, held April 15-17 in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission took a series of actions to improve public access for recreational anglers and watercraft users.
Among the actions geared toward public access was the acquisition of two fishing easements in Erie County. The Commission opted to secure an easement on over 2,350 linear feet of Crooked Creek as it flows across a parcel of property in Springfield Township, Erie County. The easement will be for public fishing, boating, and riparian and fishery management and will include the stream corridor and extend at least 29 feet back from the top of the bank. In addition to the fishing easement, an additional easement for parking, and a path from the parking area to the creek, will be secured. The easement parcel is located along the south side of Route 5 and extends south along the creek. Crooked Creek in this area does provide steelhead fishing opportunities; however, the parcel under consideration is not currently open to public fishing. Also, Crooked Creek upstream from this area received several trout stockings in 2006, and the acquisition of the subject rights will provide additional trout fishing opportunities.
The Commission also voted to secure an easement for property along and over a portion of Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek provides significant steelhead fishing opportunities. The property being considered is also popular because of its proximity (roughly 1/3 of a mile south) to the Commission’s Walnut Creek Marina property.
In both instances, the funding to be used for the acquisition of these easements comes from the sale of the special Lake Erie fishing permits. The Commission has identified ensuring access to the state’s waterways as critical for the long-term future of fishing and boating in the Commonwealth.
In yet another access related action, the Commission accepted a donation of an approximately 1.3-acre tract of land along French Creek north of the Utica Bridge in Venango County. The tract is between an active rail line and the creek and has roughly 700 feet of creek frontage. The property will be conveyed from the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
The Commission also took action to approve financial support for two boating access sites. The Commission approved a grant of up to $113,000 that will assist Bridgewater Borough, Beaver County with its plans to convert a 12-acre brownfield along the Ohio River into a public riverfront park. The park will include a boat dock for transient boaters. The boat dock will be ADA accessible and will be constructed in a T-shaped configuration that will extend 88 feet from shore. The docks will be 60 feet wide and consist of eight slips. Grant funds will also be used for site grading and landscaping and for the installation of lights and signs.
A similar grant was approved for Columbia Borough, Lancaster County, which is revitalizing its Columbia Borough River Park. The borough’s master plan for the site calls for replacing the old two-lane plank boat launch ramp with a new three-lane concrete ramp that will include a bulkhead and courtesy docks. Using a Commission grant not to exceed $250,000, the Borough will repave the existing parking area and expand the parking area to allow space for additional vehicles with trailers. The Borough will reconstruct the access road to provide a traffic loop through the facility to alleviate some of the congestion that occurs with the existing single lane access road.
In other action, the Commission:
Approved a new fee schedule for the issuance of Scientific Collectors Permits.
Agreed to lease a portion of its Opossum Lake, Cumberland County, property to Lower Frankford Township.
Made revisions to its list of Wild Trout Stream Sections. One water was removed from the list, the section limits of six others were modified and 27 new waters were added.
Added a 2.75-mile section of Tannery Hollow Run, Cameron County to a different wild trout list, the list of Class A Wild Trout Waters.
Moved to add North Park Lake, Allegheny County, to the Big Bass Special Regulations Program, effective January 1, 2008.
Proposed amended fishing regulations pertaining to seasons, sizes and creel limits for fish and mussels on the Conowingo Reservoir to bring Pennsylvania’s regulations into correlation with Maryland’s.
In a similar move, season, sizes and creel limits were also proposed to be adjusted for black bass, muskellunge (and hybrids) and river herring to make regulations on the Delaware River more uniform between Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
Approved issuing a sub-surface easement to Beaver County for the installation of fiber optic cables along the Commission’s New Brighton Access Area.
Proposed to establish a minimum size limit of 14 inches for tautog being imported into Pennsylvania for sale in fish markets.
Exchanged small property rights with an adjacent landowner at Canonsburg Lake, Washington County.
A complete copy of the meeting agenda containing additional background information about the action items can be found at the Minutes & Agendas section of the Commission’s web site.
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The Best Fishing Time
Have you ever wondered what the best fishing time is? That is to say, when is the best time to fish? Most of us realize that mornings and evenings are better times for fishing than most other times of the day, right? So does the best fishing time end there, with mornings and evenings? Of course not, and in this article we're going to discuss how to determine what the best fishing time really is.
Before I begin, let me ask you a question. Have you ever had one of those epic days fishing where it seemed like you could do no wrong? When it seemed like no matter what you threw into the water resulted in fish being caught? Most of us have had fishing experienced like this, and what's interesting about this is types of experiences can be predicted and planned for. Your fishing excursions can be planned around the best fishing time.
So how do we go about determining the best fishing time (other than mornings and evenings of course)? The best way to determine the best fishing time is to familiarize yourself with the weather & moon, and the way these two forces of Mother Nature impact the behavior of fish. These two forces have an incredible impact on the feeding activity of fish, and planning your fishing excursions around this information will pay huge dividends.
If you answered yes to the above question, it more than likely had to do with you being on the water at the perfect time. When the weather & moon were both in your favor, rather than your prowess as an angler. The cool thing is that you can re-create these types of situations by being on the water at certain times.
Like when the moon is in its New Moon phase, for example. Simply being on the water at this time of the month means that you'll catch more fish. This information can all be learned by spending a little bit of time studying the weather and moon, and finding out exactly how these two forces of Mother Nature impact the behavior of fish.
Don't worry; it's not necessary to become a scholar on these subjects either. Spend about a half an hour of your time doing some research and you'll be good to go. My point is that the best fishing time is determined, to a much greater degree than you might have thought, to the weather and moon.
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How To Rig A Live Worm For Fishing - Start Catching More Fish
There is probably no bait more popular than the live worms, or as Hank Hill once called them, "good old American worms". The funny thing about this is that most anglers don't rig their live worms in an effective manner. In this article I'm going to explain how to rig a live worm for fishing, so that you know the most effective way to do it.
Most anglers rig a live worm for fishing like this: Tie on a hook (usually a fairly large hook) and then proceed to hook a live worm onto that hook. The worm is hooked onto the hook by either hooking it over and over again or by attempting the "thread" the worm onto the hook, so that not too much of the body is hanging off. We've all done this, and most anglers continue to rig live worms in one of these two ways to this day.
The problem with these two methods is that they simply aren't very effective. Both of the traditional ways of rigging live worms for fishing end up creating what I like to call a worm ball. And a worm ball looks anything but natural, which is to say the way a live worm looks naturally. This cost anglers a TON of bites, especially from larger, more experienced fish. Not only that but if you're dealing with small fish, you'll lose a lot of bait using these methods. The fish will "pick" at the worm and end up stealing your worm.
The best way to remedy this problem and rib a live worm for fishing is to employ a set of gang hooks. A set of gang hooks is simply a pair of small hooks, tied in tandem, thus enabling you to present live worms in a totally natural and effective manner. A live worm should be presented in an outstretched and natural manner, which is exactly what gang hooks allow you to do. Give them a shot and see for yourself, they are quite effective.
Now that you know how to rig a live worm for fishing, the next thing you need is an effective way to carry those live worms with you. Many anglers simply carry the container of worms with them, and open it and take out a worm as needed. This obviously works, but isn't very effective. As a matter of fact carrying your worms this way can be a real pain in the butt. That's why you need a bait bag. A bait bag is simply a small pouch that hangs off of your fishing vest and holds your live worms. This way your worms are always "at your fingertips" (literally) waiting to be used. With a bait bag re-baiting and/or baiting up takes seconds, rather than minutes.
These two tips will make you a much more effective and successful angler. Remember, just because we like to use live worms as bait, it doesn't mean that we have to do it in an ineffective manner. These simple tips make a very big difference. How am I so sure of this fact? Because I've been personally using these methods for more than 20 years, and know how effective they are.
Trevor Kugler is co-founder of http;www.JRWfishing.com and an avid angler. He has more than 20 years experience fishing for all types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet experience. He currently raises his three year old daughter in the heart of trout fishing country…..Montana!
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Lake John Hay in Washington County
In southeastern Indiana, DNR biologist Clint Kowalik recommends Lake John Hay in Washington County.
Kowalik says a 2006 survey found an excellent bluegill fishery at the lake.
"Bluegill density, growth and population balance was excellent," says Kowalik.
The survey found bluegill and redear sunfish that measured 10 inches long.
Anglers reported catching redear as long as 12 inches.
Anglers reported that crappie were suspended at depths of 12 to 15 feet during the July survey. These brush-loving fish mostly measured 7 to 10 inches long, with some specimens stretching 15 inches.
Lake John Hay is a 210-acre impoundment located about 6 miles northwest of Salem in Washington County.
Lake access includes one boat ramp. Electric outboards on boats are allowed.
A special daily or annual city boat permit is required before a boat can launch at John Hay. The permits are sold at Salem's Clerk-Treasurer's office and at the Salem Police Department office.
These offices also distribute copies of Salem's special regulations for the lake.
"Eurasian watermilfoil (an undesirable exotic plant species) is found throughout the lake, so make sure you clean your boat before entering another body of water," warns Kowalik.
More Lake John Hay boat permit information:
http://www.cityofsalemin.com/departments/police-faq.html
Oregon DFW Stocking Schedules Updated
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has updated its stocking schedules again. Visit this address to view the updated schedules by region:
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/resources/fishing/trout_stocking_schedules/
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44 Anglers Qualified For 51-field CITGO Bassmaster Classic
CELEBRATION, Fla. - Although professional bass fishing underwent a dramatic restructuring with the announcement of the groundbreaking Bassmaster Elite Series and more lucrative opportunities with the three Bassmaster Majors, some things will never change. The prestige of qualifying for the Bassmaster Classic, the sport's most major event, is one of them.
Already, 44 of the 51 spots in the 2006 Bassmaster Classic, Feb. 24-26, on Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee, Fla., are filled. Those anglers, listed below, are vying for a $500,000 grand prize and the sport's top title.
"The first time I fished in the Classic, it was like fulfilling a childhood dream," Arizona's Dean Rojas said. "A number of less-experienced guys who are in the field are certainly feeling the same way I did."
While Rojas qualified for the Classic in June through the 2005 Bassmaster Elite 50 points standings, five other anglers qualified in early December at the Bassmaster Open Championship on the Alabama River in Prattville, Ala. Rick Morris, a 2006 Bassmaster Elite Series angler, finished second and on the strength of that performance, qualified for his third Classic.
"It's certainly been a long time overdue," said Morris, who last qualified for the Classic in 1998. "But I feel really confident. I have done very well in my last five tournaments and I darn near won the Open Championship."
Six of the remaining seven Bassmaster Classic spots will be filled with the leaders from the BASS Federation Championship, Jan. 11-14, 2006, at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Fla. The last spot will go to the winner of the ESPN Outdoors Bassmaster Series Championship, Jan. 19-21, 2006, on East Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee, Fla.
"We have a very exciting field for our 2006 Classic comprised of the premier anglers in our sport today," said Don Rucks, BASS general manager and vice president. "Anyone of these anglers has the potential to have a truly special day on a tremendous fishery like Toho."
The 2006 Bassmaster Classic will be hosted by the Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Central Florida Sports Commission.
BASS is the worldwide authority on bass fishing, sanctioning more than 20,000 events through the BASS Federation annually. Guided by its mission to serve all fishing fans, BASS sets the standard for credibility, professionalism, sportsmanship and conservation, as it has for nearly 40 years.
BASS stages bass fishing tournaments for every skill level and culminates with the CITGO Bassmaster Classic. Through its clubs, youth programs, aquatic resource advocacy, magazine publishing and multimedia platforms, BASS offers the industry's widest array of services and support to its nearly 550,000 members. The organization is headquartered in Celebration, Fla.
For more information, contact BASS Communications at (407) 566-2208 or visit www.bassmaster.com.
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