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FLY FISHING TOUR VIDEO COMING TO OMAHA FOR RECYCLED FISH

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:54:45 -0400

Council Bluffs, Iowa - Featuring the best filmmakers in the industry, the Fly Fishing Film Tour will make stops in over 50 cities across the U.S. this year. For the first time, one of those stops includes Omaha, Nebraska on Thursday, June 18.

NEBRASKA OFFERS YOUTH FISHING CLINIC TOMORROW

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:44:42 -0400

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - Youth and parents are invited to attend a youth fishing clinic at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2 at the Valentine State Fish Hatchery. The first 100 youth will receive free rods and reels.

Destructive Mussels Closer to Western Nebraska Lakes

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:14:52 -0500

LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Larvae of the destructive quagga mussel, a species similar to the zebra mussel, recently have been discovered in several Colorado waters, including Julesburg Reservoir. Zebra mussels have been discovered in northeast Nebraska on sites along the Missouri River and at an Offutt Air Force Base lake.

CABELA'S TERRY FITZPATRICK SHINES IN BASSMASTER CLASSIC

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:49:13 -0500

SIDNEY, Nebraska - Terry Fitzpatrick, fishing department lead in the Cabela's store in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, turned in an impressive showing in the 2009 Bassmaster Classic, February 20-22 on the Red River near Shreveport-Bossier City, La.

ANGLER PARTICIPATION ON NEBRASKA RESERVOIRS TO BE EVALUATED

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:08:05 -0500

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Scientists and Fisheries Biologists with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, (UNL) and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will begin a five-year study to understand the locations of anglers throughout the year and their possible influence on fish populations.

MANDATORY BOATING EDUCATION CLASSES SET FOR NEBRASKA TEENS

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:41:01 -0500

LINCOLN, Nebraska - Classes are now forming for 14- to 17-year-olds who must successfully complete a boating safety course before operating a boat or personal watercraft in the state.

Here are the latest additions to the growing list of Boating Education classes scheduled across the state. For information regarding classes, contact your local Nebraska Game and Parks Commission office or check on the Boating page at OutdoorNebraska.org. Additional information will be posted as it is received, so check back often to learn about new classes forming in your area.

LENGTH LIMITS RESCINDED ON TWO NEBRASKA LAKES

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:31:43 -0500

LINCOLN, Nebraska - All length limits on fish have been temporarily rescinded on two lakes in southeast Nebraska by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The change is in effect for Big Indian Reservoir in Gage County from Feb. 7, 2009-May, 1, 2010 and Iron Horse Trail Reservoir in Pawnee County from Feb. 7-Sept. 30, 2009.

Apprentice Hunting License Encourages Novices to Go Afield

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:32:36 -0400

Lincoln, Nebraska – Nebraska’s hunters and fishermen can continue to look to the Nebraska Legislative Sportsmen’s Forum as the ‘sportsmen’s voice’ in the State Legislature. This session, the Forum introduced important legislation including an Apprentice Hunting License.

Sage/Redington/Rio offer 8-wt Fly Fishing Outfit for Trout Unlimited Fundraiser

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:00:21 -0400

Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.

21st Annual Limestone/Independence Day Celebration

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:12:20 -0400

21st Annual Limestone/Independence Day Celebration
Kid’s Fishing Contest
June 28, 2008

First… Jerry, Susan, Jacque and myself thank you for all the help you’ve generously given us in the past! Both us and the kids really appreciate it! Being able to receive a small prize, even if they didn’t catch a fish, means so much to the kids!

Popular Two Rivers Trout Lake Near Venice will Open March 15

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:14:01 -0500

VENICE, Neb. – Nebraska anglers will have more opportunity than ever before to catch trout from the Two Rivers State Recreation Area’s popular trout lake near Venice when it opens at 7 a.m. March 15, rather than on April 1.

Nebraska Fishing Outlook for March

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:12:33 -0500

Fishing Outlook for March 2008 by Region

Panhandle

Anglers may be able to continue ice fishing through a good part of March. There was 16-20 inches of ice on the reservoirs.

Ice fishermen probably will continue catching northern pike and bluegill along the beds of vegetation at Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area (SRA) near Hemingford. Then, at ice-out, probably in late March, they should start catching northern pike.

Nebraska Fishing Update

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:11:10 -0500

In the Panhandle, fish Box Butte Reservoir for bluegill, using tip-ups with wax\ worm teardrops, and northern pike. Smith Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a good spot for bluegill, largemouth bass, and northern pike. Fish for rainbow trout, largemouth bass and crappie at Fort Robinson State Park's (SP) Carter P. Johnson Lake.

Nebraska February Outdoor Outlook

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:35:09 -0500

Hunting and Trapping

Big game seasons are closed, but sportsmen still have winter hunting opportunities in Nebraska. Squirrel, pheasant, quail and partridge seasons ended Jan. 31, but cottontail and jackrabbit seasons are open through Feb. 29.

Marlin World - Sportfishing Magazine Launched

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:45:04 -0500

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I have the opportunity to present the inaugural issue of MARLIN WORLD.

LINK TO MAGAZINE: http://viewer.zmags.com/showmag.php?mid=pgptf

1. Click anywhere on the screen to ZOOM in and read.