Fishing Report 11/12/05 - Season isn’t over yet
I thought I would pass on to everyone that the season is not over. I am done guiding for this year but there is still fishing through out the state. Maine’s IF&W stocks different bodies of water for a year round fishery. If you go to last years stocking reports, you will see when they stocked different bodies of water: http://www.state.me.us/ifw/fishing/fishstockingreports/index.htm and for the laws : http://www.state.me.us/ifw/fishing/regulations/openwater.htm Some rivers to look up are: St. George, Presumptscot, Ogunquit - tidewater, Salmon Falls - tidewater, Mousam - tidewater, Lamprey Isinglass, Berry Brook - tidewater For more reports go to:http://www.maineflyfish.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=4 have fun and stay warm, Kevin McKay

Fishing Report 12/12/05 - Santee December 2005
The largemouth bass have been hitting very well the past couple of trips. We had 13 on 1 trip and 9 on the next. The fish have been coming from 10-15′ of water around drop offs and creek channels. Most of the fish have come on crankbaits but we have also picked up some on carolina rigs. Over the next few weeks the fish should move closer to the heavy cover and hold very tight to it. December usually yeilds some really good fish. We had 1 around 9 lbs. on the 1st. day of the month. On the suuny days the fish will be setting right in top of the brush and will be hunkered down in it on the cloudy ones. Slow methodical probing will produce some good big fish action. The crappie fishing has been good on the days the wind hasn’t blown. On a recent trip we had a 3.25 lbs. with a couple more over 2 lbs. The fish have been coming from brush in 25′ of water. Most of the fish have come on minnows but we have also been taking some on jigs. As the water cools more the jig will most likely produce more fish. A very slow presentation will be best. The bream fishing has been excellent. We have limited out almost every trip. We are catching the Bluegills around brush in 15-25′ water on crickets. The Shell crackers have been on deep ledges and fish over 3 lbs. are being caught, using worms on a drop shot rig. The stripers are starting to school some late in the day but they are not feeding heavyly. With a few more days of cold weather they should become more active. Last year my best trips were from the middle of December until the first of Feburary. The catfishing in the upper lakes has been pretty slow but I hear they are picking up somewhat. The Lower lake has been on fire with lots of really big fish biting.<br><br><img src=’http://www.fishingguidenetwork.com/reports/photos/133/102/000_0081A.JPG’>

Alaska Fishing Employment
You will be able to find different data on alaska fishing employment online. Sorting through the listings was easier than I thought. Who knew there would be so much interest? All I had to do was decide and click on the right alaska fishing employment. My wife shared an interesting …

Baitfish
I hear alot of anglers talking about locating baitfish to find bass. Can someone explain to me how this is done with a fish locator, and what to do once you find the baitfish….

Fishing Report 10/19/05 - Come Catch The Big One!!!
The Fall Greenback Walleye run is in full swing on the Red and Winnipeg Rivers. This is turning out to be one of the best runs in recent memory with lots of 10+ pound Walleyes being halled in. So far we are looking at a late winter freeze up with above normal great fall weather.<br><br><img src=’http://www.fishingguidenetwork.com/reports/photos/76/58/lunker11_small.jpg’><br><br><img src=’http://www.fishingguidenetwork.com/reports/photos/76/58/Copy of oct 2003 002.jpg’>

June - December
Bay Weekly - Reserved and thoughtful, a broad-shouldered, handsome, young man with ebony skin listens attentively. He appears at ease in the student union of Anne Arundel Community College. Suddenly, a metal chair clatters to the terrazzo floor; someone hoots

Weekly fishing report 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Nov 30 11:07 PM
Brown trout action remained good near the Oak Creek Power Plant. Weather permitting, the fish were hitting near the water discharges and around the temperature break. The trollers were using natural-colored Rapalas and Thunder Sticks. Others anchored and used small minnows just off the bottom.Save to My Web

Cruise Alaska
Everett Herald - SKAGWAY, Alaska - Some 900,000 people cruised the

Fishing Report 11/08/05 - Indian River Lagoon Fishing Report
Fishing conditions on the IRL coast have shown significant improvement since the passing of Hurricane Wilma, with the bite improving as well. Water levels are still high and higher levels of tannic stained runoff (brown water) are still present, but in most areas of the lagoon, the water clarity is improving nicely. This past week a high-pressure system dominated our weather bringing magnificently sunny days, gentle northeast breezes, and mild temperatures, but the high pressure and turbid water made catching tough early in the week. As the week progressed, the bite improved. On Friday, I fish with a group of 40 guides supporting the Ring Power convention organized by Captain Tom Carver. The event was set up as a mini slot redfish tournament, and out of all those boats, Captain Mark Wright took top hook with five slot redfish. Our only slot fish was caught by working a green weed less Ribbit Frog made by Stanley Jigs early in the day on the edge of the mangroves. On Saturday, I fished a two-boat charter with Captain Kevin Mulligan. My anglers were John Kroger and his fishing buddy Mike from Denver. We started the day fly-fishing at the south power plant in Port Saint John, and we worked over the ladyfish for a good hour before John and Mike had enough. While on the subject of the power plants, they are currently loaded with ladyfish and jacks, but the manatee restrictions go in effect on November 15th, so if you enjoy the continues action of fishing the outflows, you only have a few days left. After we departed the power plant, we headed to the east shore where we ended up catching eight slot redfish and several nice sea trout between us. Sight fishing was tough due to the water conditions, so we opted to soaking ladyfish chunks in areas of bait schools in about two feet of water. On Sunday, I fished a four hour charter with Steve Smith and his good friend Jim, and we started the morning working jigs with RipTide 4 Swimming Mullet at the power plant, and they warmed up on the fast and furious action of the ladyfish. Once Jim and Steve grew tired of the slaughter, we moved to the east shore for some top-water trout action. While polling into the flat, I spotted school of sizable reds in deeper water, but before we could poll into position, a lagoonoramus in a johnboat blew across the school sounding them. For the next hour we quietly waited for their return, but again before we could get within casting range another boat buzzed the area. We finally staked out in the vicinity and chunked out ladyfish, and we ended the day with one break off, 15 hard heads, several sizable sea trout, and one nice 20-pound redfish. On a side note, remember that spotted sea trout are out of season in November and December, and you should have seen the look on the face of the unacquainted angler cleaning trout at the dock at Port Saint John, when the FWC Officer walked up and informed him of the regulations with a ticket. As always, if you have any questions or need information, please contact me. Good luck and good fishing, Captain Tom Van Horn www.irl-fishing.com 407-366-8085 office 407-416-1187 on the water 866-790-8081 toll free

Pam Martin-Wells Fishing Lake Seminole
I got a chance to fish at Lake Seminole with Pam Martin-Wells in December. Pam is a professional bass fisherman and has won more money on the tournament trailes than any other woman. Here are some pictures and links to…

The darker side
San Diego Union Tribune, United States -… from the tournament and have been banned for life for fishing those particular … He weighed the fish over the first two days of competition, n 1a53 ot knowing that one …

Gold Buckle Network Celebrates First Anniversary of Online Western Network 
[Press Release] PR Web - Dec 01 12:17 AM
First Year Brings High Volume of Subscribers, Traffic for Leading Western Entertainment Portal. [PRWEB Dec 1, 2005]Save to My Web

Search for county’s missing job for police, families 
Gainesville Sun - Dec 02 3:03 AM
azel Powell left Gainesville behind more than 10 years ago, moving out of state and north, where she could be closer to relatives. But a part of her remains in Alachua County. This is where she last saw her son Randy.Save to My Web

Ice
GrandForksHerald.com - UNDATED - Ice houses are popping up on Minnesota lakes as anglers begin their favorite winter activity. Officials recommend that people use caution and check ice thickness before venturing onto lakes for a day of

Weather cold, crappies hot at Lake Shelbyville
Pantagraph - I had my friend Bob Thompson of East Peoria winterize the outboards and detail my boat last week. Despite the frigid weather, maybe I should have waited.

Gile Flowage under invasive species assault
Ironwood Daily Globe - Editor’s note: This is the first of three stories on a watershed project report on the Gile Flowage. HURLEY — While an effort has been made over the past few years to educate users of the Gile Flowage about spiny water fleas, a new invasive species

Fishing Report 10/18/05 - Key West Update - 10/18/05
Hello again from The Saltwater Angler in beautiful Key West. There was a noticeable change in the weather this past week. We ve been seeing steady breezes out of the northeast all week long, with highs in the mid 80’s and lows around 77, which can mean only one thing WINTER is coming! As much as that pains me to say, we shouldn t be fishing for cuda s and sharks just yet. The baby tarpon fishing has taken a hit this week, but if you can find the fish, they’re still eating fairly well. With the north wind they really haven t been rolling, but they have remained in their usual spots. The reports of bonefish this week have been surprisingly decent with anglers catching them almost every day. This time of year you certainly won t see as many fish, but the ones on the flats are generally the larger fish. This is a good time to fish for tailers too because the shallow water is warmer where the fish are more likely to be. The permit is certainly the most tolerant to colder temps and the fishing for them has also been good but not excellent. As the water temps start to drop I like to concentrate fishing in the "lakes" just west of Key West because it seems more consistent at that time. The flats are really large out there and they seem to hold more stable water temps which fish like. You can also start looking for big schools of jacks which will hang on sharks and rays in that area. With some unsettled weather in the forecast pick your days wisely when venturing out this week. With the weather changing day to day and water and air temps dropping at the same rate, finding consistent water temps can be a struggle. One way to give yourself a better chance at finding good water temperature is to concentrate your fishing on the ocean side of the keys. The fish seem to migrate to these flats as the water temps drop. Whether you’re back east and trying to catch bonefish or down in Key West fishing for permit, the ocean side flats are definitely worth stopping by for a look. From all of us at The Saltwater Angler we wish you tight lines and fish boat side.

BASS vs the Federation
There is quite a battle going on right now between the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and the Bass Chapter Federation. Will states and clubs stick with BASS or will they go with FLW. Here is a little history of this…

Fisheries minister challenges demand to cut haddock catch
ROSS Finnie, the fisheries minister, has challenged calls to cut haddock catches in the North Sea.

Fishing Report 11/17/05 - A + TOM AND JERRYS CHARTERS-FLORIDA-REPORT
Lake Cypress and Lake Toho in Kissimmee are the two hottest bass lakes in Florida. A multy boat trip yielded large numbers of bass with 2 fish over 10 pounds. Guides have been looking for the bigger fish to start showing on a regular basis after a long summer. Bass 10.5 and 10.7 will be a good start. Winter patterns using live bait has started. Trophy fish will start the spawn very soon by moving in to the old spawn grounds. Stickmarsh also produced large numbers of BASS and SPECKS this week. Running water is the only key to success so get thier early. The fishing can be worth the 6 mile dirt road going into the boat ramp. This is a real back to nature trip with all the wildlife birds and gators you can imagine. SALTWATER: Redfish and Tarpon still in the backcountry rivers at Port Canerval. Live mullet and shrimp are the best bait. Jacks and trout are in the flats in 10 to 18 inches of water. <br><br><img src=’http://www.fishingguidenetwork.com/reports/photos/121/83/fish019.jpg’>

Firearm safety part
Wisconsin Daily Rapids Tribune, WI - Nov 13, 2005 crime that escapes the scrutiny of a Wisconsin warden. two other teens that he suspected were violating fishing laws. he was on the phone with the DNR and that

Group to offer mercury tests
Wisconsin Daily Rapids Tribune, WI - Nov 18, 2005 Are they fishing from a local lake?' Then you might wonder, is this aren't on state mercury advisory lists, but the Wisconsin River is, according to the DNR.

Great Outdoors Almanac
Green Bay Press Gazette, WI - Nov 10, 2005 Perch fishing has been fair to good when the Raccoons are numerous and, the DNR says, are underutilized as a harvested close to 200,000 last year in Wisconsin.

An AP Member Exchange
Duluth News Tribune, MN - 10 hours ago minnow buckets and a glass minnow trap; bait-caster and fly reels; a trappers basket; pelts from coyotes, beavers and fox; ice-fishing tip-ups; old wildlife

Ice and claws go togeather.
MaineToday.com, ME - Nov 20, 2005 Some people believe the ice fishing is better along these ridges and target them with tip ups and jig poles. The problem here is

Ward 3 candidates have unique visions 
Missoulian - Nov 01 10:15 PM
Editor’s note: Today, the Missoulian continues its six-part, ward-by-ward look at the Nov. 8 election for Missoula City Council with a look at Ward 3.Save to My Web

Grimes County’s future at stake By Dave Lewis Managing Editor 
Navasota Examiner - Nov 07 12:09 PM
From the time I was nine years old until I left home, there was hardly a weekend I wasn’t in the woods hunting or fishing.Save to My Web

Outdoors notebook: Helicopters bolster Sooes salmon habitat 
Seattle Times - Nov 13 12:29 AM
Migrating fish in the Sooes River on the Olympic coast are getting a helping hand from the Makah Tribe. One day late last month in a span…Save to My Web

A first-time international journey
General Aviation News - Want to fly to a beautiful and hassle-free international hot spot? Try the Muskoka District in Ontario, Canada. Canada. Just add a few tasks to your flight planning and traveling to Ontario is simple.My husband Elmar and I talked about such a trip for fishing and incredible