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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.

Ledbetter Tournament Draws Top Bass Casters

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:22:42 -0500

Lincoln County angler Scott Beattie estimates he’s won nearly $115,000 catching fish during his lifetime.

On March 8, he’ll be angling for the one that always got away.

“I would consider [the Ledbetter Tournament] the largest amateur tournament in North Carolina, no doubt,” said Beattie, 39. “It’s not about the money. It’s a matter of knowing we were the best on Lake Norman in 2008.”

Fishing for Big Bucks

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:57:13 -0500

For 50 bass anglers, one of the biggest weekends in professional angling starts Friday on Lake Hartwell in South Carolina.

The full field will compete in the 38th Bassmaster Classic on Friday and Saturday and the top 25 will face off Sunday for the $500,000 first-place prize. Daily weigh-ins will be at the Bi-Lo Center in Greenville, S.C. Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., and admission is free.

Mud, Rain, Current & Rainbows in Cherokee

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:57:27 -0500

Nobody told me about the mud; how it oozed and squished with each step; how it made brand new boots look old in just minutes; how it foiled my best attempts at stopping on a slope. I came to hate the mud.

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.

Outdoorsman Exchange - Trading Chases

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:21:04 -0500

The idea for Outdoorsman Exchange came about in an instant, but in a way it was sometime in the making – we just didn’t realize it at the time.

For years my husband, Paul, has wanted to go on an elk hunt. I’ve encouraged him many times. He and his brothers talk how they should all go elk hunting out west with their Dad before age took its toll on him. Pursuit of that dream sounded good but there was always the financial reality check that held my husband back. He couldn’t justify spending money on a guided hunting trip and felt a guided trip was the only way to go for a successful hunt. This voice inside kept telling him - we need to save money for more sensible things like kids braces, college funds, etc. Most everyone can relate to these thoughts, unless you’re an heir to a fortune.

Peter S. Schroeder Wins Wrangler® ProGear™ Column Contest

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:58:58 -0500

Schroeder, four others honored for outdoor writing excellence

GREENSBORO, North Carolina - Peter S. Schroeder, a Seattle, Washington-based freelance writer, won the grand prize for the first Wrangler ProGear "Garments are Gear" Column writing contest for members of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA).

North Carolina Gives Up Record Kokanee Salmon

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:53:23 -0400

In just three trips to Nantahala Lake this month, angler Mark Swann caught two North Carolina record kokanee salmon. The latest is a 3.07-pound fish that measured 19½ inches in length. Swann caught his first record-breaker, a 2.48 pounder, on Aug. 3, only to see the record broken the next day by 9-year-old Levi Towery, who brought in a salmon that topped his by a mere two-tenths of a pound.

North Carolina Working To Restore American Shad

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:11:48 -0400

American shad, once an important commercial and recreational fishery, declined sharply in the late 20th century. However, this trend may be reversing, thanks efforts of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Fisherman, Pier To Be Honored by the North Carolina Fishing Pier Society

Tue, 29 May 2007 20:49:19 -0400

The North Carolina Fishing Pier Society will honor Angelo DePaola for a Lifetime Acheivement Award and also the Jolly Roger Pier for Community Service

Fort Mill, SC (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- A dedication to both fishing and the community has led the North Carolina Fishing Pier Society (NCFPS) to the bestow two awards for achievement and community service to a legendary fisherman and a distinguished fishing pier, NCFPS founder and fishing advocate Al Baird said today.

BLEDSOE WINS WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE EVENT ON JORDAN LAKE

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:14:47 -0400

APEX, North Carolina - Boater Billy Bledsoe of Fayetteville, N.C., won the Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League North Carolina Division tournament on Jordan Lake Saturday with a five-bass catch weighing 21 pounds, 14 ounces. The victory earned Bledsoe $3,925 and placed him one step closer to qualifying for the Fort Loudoun-Tellico Lakes Regional Championship in Lenoir City, Tenn., Oct 18-20, where he could ultimately win a new 519VX Ranger boat and a Chevy truck.

JORDAN LAKE TO HOST WAL-MART BASS FISHING LEAGUE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION TOURNAMENT

Wed, 09 May 2007 14:47:15 -0400

APEX, North Carolina - The North Carolina Division of the $8.8 million Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League will visit Jordan Lake in Apex, N.C., May 19 for the third 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.

Boating Access Survey Highlights Need for More Public Ramps

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:20:17 -0400

When it comes to public boat ramps built and maintained by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, demand exceeds supply. That’s the basic finding of a recent study that focused on boating access across the Tar Heel state.

North Carolina Off-Road Vehicle Management Plan

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:12:13 -0400

The National Park Service (NPS) is developing an off-road vehicle management plan for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore located along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. ASA attended a public comment meeting in Washington, D.C.

North Carolina’s Roanoke River Striped Bass Season Opens March 1

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 17:24:44 -0500

Under a new harvest management approach by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, the entire Roanoke River will open to striped bass harvest from March 1 through April 30.
Size and creel limits for striped bass will remain the same with a daily creel limit of two per person. The minimum length limit is 18 inches, and no striped bass between 22 and 27 inches may be possessed at any time. Only one striped bass larger than 27 inches may be included in the daily creel limit.