Kentucky Fishing News

BENTON, Ky. (March 1, 2010) - The Professional Anglers Association has filled two key positions with the hiring of Alan Clemons of Alabama as Communications Director and Randy Knight of Texas as Tournament Director.

BENTON, Ky. - The 2010 PAA Bass Pro Shops Tournament Series schedule from the Professional Anglers Association is finalized, with the four-tournament series taking place July through October with stops stretching across the south.

FRANKFORT, Ky.. - Many outdoor enthusiasts are not aware of the variety of opportunities offered by state Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Managed by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources primarily for wildlife habitat conservation and hunting, these areas are often overlooked by Kentuckians who enjoy recreating in the great outdoors.

Frankfort , Ky. - Snow is blowing across much of Kentucky right now, and forecasters predict we won't crest the freezing mark for a while.

While this week's arctic winds are making life more difficult now, our current conditions should make for better fishing in the future.

LONDON, Ky. -World champion bass fisherman and popular outdoor entertainment personality, Hank Parker, will make special appearances at both the ATA and SHOT SHOWs this month-shaking hands, taking photographs and giving autographs to those who would like to meet him.

Bradley Roy of Lancaster , Ky. , who celebrated his 19th birthday on Nov. 2, signed up Monday for the 2010 Bassmaster Elite Series, becoming the youngest angler at the sport's highest level of pro competition.

PITTSBURGH - With only a 41 point margin, Terry Moberly, an auto production worker from Berea (pop. 14,430), a small town in central Kentucky, claimed first place in the 2009 FLW Fantasy Fishing season and its $1 million grand prize. Moberly was awarded his $1 million grand prize at Pittsburgh's Mellon Arena during the weigh-in ceremonies on Saturday of the Forrest Wood Cup presented by BP and Castrol, the world championship of bass fishing, at which tens of thousands of people have enjoyed the tournament and its festivities.

MAYSVILLE, KENTUCKY - The Buckeye Division of the $8 million Walmart Bass Fishing League® will visit the Ohio River in Maysville, Kentucky, August 8 for the fourth of five regular-season events. As many as 200 boaters and 200 co-anglers are expected to compete in the tournament, which will award as much as $45,000 in cash, including a top award of $6,000 in the Boater Division.

Fly Tying Basics at Kentucky's Salato Center August 1
Frankfort, Ky. - Join members of the Frankfort Fly Fishing Club for a basic introduction to fly tying and techniques of fly fishing from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Fly tying can be a challenging art, but few things are more rewarding than catching a fish on a lure you made yourself. Tying your own flies is fun and can save you money on your next fishing trip. All participants will take home the flies they make and get a chance to try their hand at casting a fly rod. The cost of the program is $35 and is open for ages 9 and older. Registration is required.

Frankfort, Ky - The record stood unchallenged eight years, until a northern Kentucky angler dunked it in mid-June. We reel in details on the new state record grass carp this weekend, July 25 and 26, on "Kentucky Afield" television.