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Monday, August 27, 2012

Alabama's Pickwick Lake to Host <b>Fishing</b> Event on September 8, 2012

Alabama's Pickwick Lake is expected to host a Walmart Bass Fishing League tournament on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The bass fishing tournament is open to weekend anglers that have the wherewithal to pre-register and remit the necessary fees. A collective prize purse worth over $10,000 is on offer. Here are a few more details:

Fishing Tournament Basics

The Walmart Bass Fishing League's tournament is slated to take place Saturday, September 8, 2012 through Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Florence, Alabama. The participating bass anglers are anticipated to launch their fishing boats daily at 6:30 a.m. from McFarland Park. McFarland Park is located on James M. Spain Drive. It is less than 10 minutes away from the Hough Road Walmart in Florence. Saturday's 2:30 p.m. weigh-in is expected to take place at McFarland Park. Sunday's 3:30 p.m. weigh-in is scheduled to take place at the Walmart.

Anglers interested in fishing in the tournament will have an opportunity to pre-register on Friday, September 7, 2012. The pre-registration session is expected to take place from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Florence Walmart. A mandatory, 6:30 p.m. meeting is expected to follow. Registration fees start at $150 per co-angler and cap out at $300 per boater.

About the Venue

Visiting anglers will find boat slip rentals, a marine store, boat ramps, fishing piers and campsites available at McFarland Park. Boat fuel and pump-out services are also on offer. There are several bait and tackle stores located in the general area as well.

Fishing Forecast

As of Thursday, August 9, 2012, the tailwater level at Pickwick Lake was said to be at 359.91 feet MSL and the surface water temperature was reputedly 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Daytime air temperatures around Pickwick Lake have been in the high 80s and 90s (Fahrenheit) since the beginning of the month. Those temperatures are predicted to continue through September 2012.

Given the forecasted conditions, anglers may want to consider targeting the deeper sections of the lake as well as around underwater structures. Pickwick Lake does have an abundant amount of fish attractor sites that may prove to be productive for some.

Anglers' Resources

Navigational charts and underwater contour maps for Pickwick Lake are available online. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's Nashville District's website has the navigational charts available for download. The underwater contour maps may be purchased through the Tennessee Valley Authority's website. The underwater contour maps are also said to include the GPS coordinates for Pickwick Lake's fish attractor sites.

Killeen Gonzalez enjoys fishing with her family. She has also traveled extensively.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Walmart BFL Heads to Tennessee's Watts Bar Lake on September 8, 2012

The Walmart Bass Fishing League is predicted to hold a bass fishing tournament on Saturday, September 8, 2012 in Rockwood, Tennessee. The bass fishing tournament is intended for recreational anglers and sports a total prize purse in excess of $9,000. Here are a few more details:

Bass Fishing Tournament Basics

The Walmart Bass Fishing League's tournament is expected to take place at Tom Fuller Park located on Eureka Road in Rockwood. Participating anglers are expected to launch their fishing boats at 7:30 a.m. Weigh-in is scheduled to occur at 3:30 p.m. at the same location.

Anglers interested in fishing in the tournament must pre-register, remit a fee and attend an obligatory meeting. Co-anglers may expect to pay a $150 entry fee whereas boaters may expect to pay a $300 entry fee. Participating anglers are also required to be in possession of a valid Tennessee fishing license. Tennessee fishing licenses are available for purchase through the Rockwood Walmart located on North Gateway Avenue. A three day, non-resident fishing license costs roughly $34.

Pre-registration may be completed on Friday, September 7, 2012, from 4 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., at the Rockwood Walmart. The 6:30 p.m., mandatory, pre-tournament meeting is expected to take place there as well. Interested anglers that want to get a jump on things may also opt to register for the bass fishing tournament via the FLW's website.

About the Venue

Tom Fuller Park offers visiting anglers access to a boat ramp and Watts Bar Lake. Boaters will find several marinas located on Watts Bar Lake that sell boat fuel and rent boat slips. Among them are the Euchee Marina, the Spring City Marina and the Blue Springs Marina. Nautical charts for Watts Bar Lake are available through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Nashville District's website. Campgrounds, cottages and other lodging options are located nearby.

Fishing Forecast

As of Wednesday, August 8, 2012, the tailwater level at Watts Bar Lake was at 683.13 feet MSL. The surface water temperature was purportedly 80 degrees Fahrenhient. Those conditions are expected to continue through early September 2012. I should also mention that a last quarter moon is predicted to occur on Saturday, September 8, 2012. As such, anglers may want to consider targeting the dam area, deep water ledges and structures. Deep diving crankbaits, live minnows, spinners and creature lures should prove to be productive.

Killeen Gonzalez enjoys fishing with her family. She has also traveled extensively.

Monday, August 29, 2011

Most Washington Fees for Hunting and Fishing Increase September 1

OLYMPIA-Starting September 1, the base cost of most Washington hunting and fishing licenses will increase.

This is the first general recreational license fee increase in more than a decade.

The 2011 Legislature approved the new fees to help meet rising costs and a shortfall in revenue for managing hunting, fishing and the fish and wildlife populations that are the focus of those activities.

Not all license fees will increase, and some will decline, including those for youth, seniors and persons with disabilities. New license fee prices are available on the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/license_fees.html.

"The new fees are critically important in maintaining fishing and hunting opportunity and make it possible for the department to fulfill its dual mission of conserving species while providing sustainable fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation across the state," said WDFW Director Phil Anderson. "The fees reflect the cost of managing specific fisheries and hunts, and are competitive with fees charged in neighboring states. At the same time, we made an effort to encourage broad participation through youth and senior discounts."

The new fees are expected to generate about $8 million annually for activities that support hunting and recreational fishing. Recreational license and permit revenue is used to manage fisheries and hunting seasons, produce trout and steelhead for recreational fisheries, enforce regulations, monitor fish and game populations and help maintain wildlife lands.

Revenues from the license fee increase will replace a temporary 10 percent license sale surcharge that expired in June, and will fill a projected deficit in the account that funds fishing and hunting activities. Without the license fee increase, WDFW would have been forced to make major cuts in hunting and fishing seasons and opportunities.

"Fishing and hunting contribute more than $1.4 billion a year to the state's economy, benefitting local communities, small business owners and the people they employ," Anderson said. "Maintaining fishing and hunting opportunity is vital to Washington's economy and quality of life."

Media Contact
David Giglio, (360) 902-8128 or Joe Stohr, (360) 902-2650

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