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WILEY X, INC. INTRODUCES NEW- POLARIZED EYEWEAR MODELS

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:18:17 -0500

All outdoor enthusiasts benefit from the clearer view and glare reduction provided by polarized eye protection, especially while on the water. That's why Wiley X® Eyewear, a world leader in the research, development and marketing of protective eyewear to the civilian, military and law enforcement markets, recently announced its new-for-2009 polarized eyewear models. Wiley X is well-known for its popular, advanced Filter 8™ lens technology, so these new polarized additions to its Climate Control™, Active™ and Street Series™ lines are a logical extension of these fashion-forward, high performance models.

WILEY X INTRODUCES NEW AIRBORNE SUNGLASSES

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:18:24 -0500

Top tournament and recreational anglers know how important the visual aspect of fishing is. Whether it's spotting fish hiding under docks or stick-ups, reading the subtle contours of the bottom or safely driving your boat where other anglers fear to tread, having "good eyes" is key to consistent success.

FISHAMERICA RECEIVES CONTRIBUTION FROM DAIWA CORPORATION

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:19:40 -0500

Alexandria, Virginia - The FishAmerica Foundation was presented with a $10,000 donation from the Daiwa Corporation during the 2008 Sportfishing Summit in Denver, Colorado, held October 28-30. This donation will be used by the foundation to enhance family fishing waters and ensure that future generations of anglers will have access to fishing areas.

EFTTA BACKS FORMATION OF THE ANGLING TRUST IN THE UK

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:11:25 -0400

EFTTA, THE European Fishing Tackle Trade Association, has welcomed the formation of a new single body to represent angers interests in the UK.

The Chairmen of all of the country's angling's representative bodies have signed a merger agreement which will see them become a single new organisation to represent all anglers from 5 January 2009: The Angling Trust.

AQUALUMA UNDERWATER LIGHTING INTRODUCES THE NEW AQUALUMA GEN II RANGE

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:10:23 -0400

Australian-based Aqualuma Underwater Lighting™ came blazing into the industry just a few short years ago, but has been setting the bar high for innovation ever since. Aqualuma has already taken the industry by storm, with its unique lines of cutting-edge products - including the acclaimed Aqualuma Brake Light System™, which won the prestigious "Most Innovative Safety Product" Award at the 2008 US National Marine Manufacturers Award.

ACME'S FAMOUS FIORD® SPOON - A VERSATILE CLASSIC THAT FOOLS FISH IN FRESH AND SALT WATER

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:09:49 -0400

The Acme Tackle Fiord® spoon may be based on a centuries old design developed by Scandinavians - the original spoon fishermen - but today this versatile metal lure is still helping anglers find new ways to fool trophy game fish in both fresh and salt waters.

HARRISON CREDITS POOR BOYS FOR FLW WIN

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:59:51 -0400

Chip Harrison of Bremen, Indiana, recently won his first FLW Outdoors national victory on Lake Champlain and gives much of the credit to Poor Boy's Baits.

"I used Poor Boy's tubes in the colors watermelon, copper and purple as well as the Poor Boy's D.S. Darter in a color called mango magic," Harrison says. "When the people at Poor Boy's make a bait, they make it right. They use ideal colors and the perfect amount of flakes so that the baits look natural and not too gaudy."

FishHer Launches Go Fish Girls! Pilot Program for Nebraska Girl Scouts

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:56:25 -0400

Go Fish Girls! is now officially a Girl Scout Spirit of Nebraska approved program that introduces girls to the sport of fishing, teaches them to fish and helps participants of the program meet the new Girl Scout initiative for sports. The 2 hour Go Fish Girls! Fishing Program and its guidelines were developed by Michaels with the help of the Omaha/Westmont Elementary Girl Scouts. The first hour is Fishing 101 in an outdoor classroom environment and the second hour is hands on fishing. Michaels applied for the grant from RBFF last spring to help fulfill part of the FishHer mission statement "to empower women and girls in the sport of fishing through education…" and will use the grant to take the Go Fish Girls! Fishing Program across the entire State of Nebraska - making it available to 14,000 Girl Scouts. More than 700 girls in Nebraska have graduated from the Go Fish Girls! program in the past 18 months.

Kadavu Black Marlin - New Fishery in Fiji

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:14:22 -0400

Some time ago, Bite Me Gamefishing was contacted by Peter Mumford, a regular Australian East coast black marlin fisherman who was looking for the chance to explore new waters in search of his favourite species, the black marlin. Peter had landed a number of huge fish (including granders) on the world famous black marlin fishing grounds of Queensland Australia and was looking to find a new fishery.

Bass Fishing Lures – Why Bass Bite

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:47:59 -0400

If you're interested in bass fishing lures, it's necessary to explore some of the reasons why bass bite. Is there one feature that makes one bass fishing lure better than another? There are many features to bass fishing lures but the most important by far is realism. The more realistic your bass fishing lure the better. In other words the more your lure looks like the quarry the bass normally eats, the better.

PENN REELS ANNOUNCES SPONSORSHIP OF TEAM BAD COMPANY

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:56:12 -0400

When fishing for big game, one reel company comes to mind - PENN, and when anglers think of major billfish tournaments, Team Bad Company tops the list. PENN and Team Bad Company have joined forces to produce the toughest team on deep waters. Using the PENN International 130, Team Bad Company tears up the tournament trail in Mexico and Kona.

WORLD FISHING CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 10-13

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:07:34 -0400

Twenty-one countries will be represented in the Fifth World Recreational Fishing Conference (WRFC) November 10 - 13, an event devoted to better understanding of international recreational fisheries.

"BULLY BUGGER" CELEBRATES T.R.'S 150TH BIRTHDAY

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:50:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - In honor of the 150th birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, famed guide and fly tyer Craig Mathews and the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership are teaming to introduce a new twist on the timeless Woolly Bugger - the "Bully Bugger."

TAYLOR MADE PRODUCTS ACQUIRES BOAT MISTERS PRODUCT LINE

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:58:12 -0400

GLOVERSVILLE, New York -Taylor Made Products announced it has acquired the rights to the Boat Misters® product line. The company will introduce the latest addition to its line of recreational boating products at IBEX 2008, October 6 - 8 in Miami.

2008 Sportfishing Summit Location Moved

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:47:56 -0400

Due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Ike in Galveston, Texas, ASA’s Board of Directors made the decision to move the 2008 Sportfishing Summit to Denver, Colo. As you know, Houston also took a direct hit from Hurricane Ike and unfortunately, we were unable to identify a property in Houston that met our requirements.