South Florida <b>fishing</b> report

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Fishing report

LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Look for bass schooling offshore in the morning and catch them on lipless crankbaits and topwater plugs. Bluegills were biting off the outer grass lines.

EVERGLADES/FRESHWATER

Bass were biting in the canals along Alligator Alley. Use shaky head jigs around the bridges and ledges. Topwater lures have also been effective.

SOUTH FLORIDA INSHORE

Lots of sea trout and some tarpon were biting in Florida Bay.

SOUTH FLORIDA OFFSHORE

Capt. Dave Kostyo, who fishes out of Haulover Inlet on Knot Nancy, said late afternoons have been best for catching sailfish, blackfin tuna, kingfish and dolphin. Joel Reid, John Boekestyn and Lawrence Hopman had three sailfish, a kingfish and two tunas live-baiting in 110-160 feet. Bonitos and a few small kingfish were caught off Boynton Beach Thursday morning.

THE KEYS

Schoolie dolphin, along with a few big fish, and small blackfin tunas were biting. Capt. Bill Hauck of the Sea King party boat in Marathon reported tough snapper fishing.

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South Florida <b>Fishing</b> report

Best Bet

Henry Caimotto of the Snook Nook Bait & Tackle in Jensen Beach reported that along the beaches bluefish in the 6- to 10-pound range are eating cut bait. Offshore in depths from 150 to 250 feet of water dolphin in the 20- to 50-pound range are biting trolled ballyhoo. Inside of that depth sailfish, blackfin tuna and bonitos are plentiful on the bottom lane, and mutton snappers and some groupers are being caught. In the Indian River big snook are eating jigs and live baits at almost every bridge. Best action has been at night.

Miami-Dade/ Broward

Captain Bouncer Smith Of Bouncers Dusky out of Miami Beach Marina reported that despite zero current outside the reef offshore of Government Cut, his clients landed five cobias, four gray groupers two big mutton snappers, kingfish and bonitos. Most of the action took place over artificial reefs with live baits. … Captain Paul Roydhouse of FishHeadquarters.com out of Fort Lauderdale reported that during day trips fishing between 100 to 200 feet of water offshore of Port Everglades, his clients have been doing well on kingfish, blackfin tuna and a few sailfish on the top and some nice snappers and a few groupers.

Keys

Fishing 13 miles offshore of the middle Keys, Nick Milbery of Davie hooked and landed a 55-pound bull dolphin. Milbery was fishing with his dad Jack. The huge dolphin ate a trolled homemade squid. … Captain Wayne Gilbert Jr. of Fish Florida Bay Charters out of Islamorada reported he has been having good success using live mullet on the tarpon during the outgoing tides and with the moon being in his favor for the next few weeks, he expects a great tarpon bite to take place on the outgoing tides. … Captain Steve Hancock of Fly and Spin Fishing Charters out of Sugarloaf Key reported plenty of tarpon are being caught on both natural baits and fly. The tarpon can be found on both the Atlantic and Gulf sides.

Treasure Coast

Captain Charlie Conner of FishTales Charters out of Port St. Lucie reported sea trout have been the main focus this week with plenty of trout measuring more than 20 inches. Look for the big trout in two feet of water where there are big sandy holes around grass. Casting DOA lures and Deadly Combos or live baits will get you into the fish. Redfish have been holding close to the mangroves and snook are feeding next to the docks.

Florida Bay

Captain Nestor Alvisa of Hooked on Flamingo Charters reported that due to lots of rain and west winds, fishing in Florida Bay has been tough. When the winds are down plenty of sea trout are biting along the deeper sides of the grass flats. Lots of ladyfish, jacks and some nice snappers are being caught in the same areas. Live shrimp under a float and soft plastics on a jig are getting the strikes. Along the islands there have been some redfish and snook and offshore tripletail have been available.

Southwest Coast

Captain Rob Modys of SoulMate Charters out of Fort Myers reported tarpon have moved into the back waters of Estero Bay, Pine Island Sound and along the beaches, where they are feeding on white bait and mullet. Snook are moving into the passes where they will spawn and can be chummed up and caught on white baits. Redfish are pushing up onto the shallow grass flats with the best action taking place in the morning using gold spoons. Sea trout can be found along the deeper edges of the grass flats in three to four feet of water. Spanish mackerel, bluefish and jacks seem to be everywhere from the beaches out into the open water of the Gulf and will eat anything that moves fast

Freshwater

Alan Zaremba of World Peacock Bass Fishing Charters reported with recent rains that water levels are raising in the canals of the Everglades Conservation Areas. Not as many largemouth bass are being caught but the size of the bass has increased. Soft plastics and floating Rapala minnows are catching the bass. In the urban canals plenty peacock bass are being caught on artificial lures.

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Captain Bouncer Smith Of Bouncers Dusky out of Miami Beach Marina reported that despite zero current outside the reef offshore of Government Cut, his clients landed five cobias, four gray groupers two big mutton snappers, kingfish and bonitos. Most of the action took place over artificial reefs with live baits. … Captain Paul Roydhouse of FishHeadquarters.com out of Fort Lauderdale reported that during day trips fishing between 100 to 200 feet of water offshore of Port Everglades, his clients have been doing well on kingfish, blackfin tuna and a few sailfish on the top and some nice snappers and a few groupers.

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South Jersey <b>bass</b> club <b>angling</b> for spring at Vineland&#39;s Blackwater Sports

Staff Photo by Phillip Tomlinson/The South Jersey Times   VINELAND - Fishermen love to tell stories. Just as fun as hauling in a mammoth moss-back is bragging to all of your fishing buddies about it. So naturally, in an age of digital media, fishermen seek each other out online to swap fish tales and share information about their hobby.

For South Jersey bass enthusiasts the place to share rod and reel heroics is the online forum www.bassnj.com.

On Sunday afternoon scores of local fisherman gathered at Blackwater Sports Center in Vineland for the fifth-annual bassnj.com spring kick-off sale.

"The forum started as a local thing, but has spread state-wide in the past few years," Blackwater owner Jeff Shaw explained. "This is a closed door sale for forum members that we do as a way to kick off the spring season."

Blackwater is a sponsor of the bassnj.com forum, where membership is free, and the only dues are regular ribbings from fellow fishing aficionados.

With temperatures in the balmy lower 50s, and the sun shining, thoughts of spring and of landing a lunker bass were naturally on the mind of every angler present, as they patrolled the well-stocked aisles of Blackwater, looking to replenish tackle boxes for another year on the water.

For most of those browsing the store, bass fishing is a hobby that borders on an obsession. For some lucky souls, fishing is a profession.

Adrian Avena of Vineland is a professional on the FLW Tournament circuit, and one of, if not the, only tournament pro from New Jersey.

The FLW circuit consists of 175 top anglers from around the country, and features six tournaments every year with prize purses north of $600,000 for each event.

A 2012 graduate of Chestnut Hill College, Avena is about to start his second season on tour.

He first started tournament fishing as a kid, doing salt water tournaments with his dad and uncle from his family's vacation home in Cape May. He also spent time honing his freshwater skills, and when he started college he got involved in serious bass tournaments.

After spending two years on the bass fishing college tournament circuit, Avena qualified for the pro tour through FLW's Everstart Division.

Winning a prize totaling over $30,000 in 2011 helped stake him to his first year on the FLW tour, covering his travel and operating expenses for the 2012 season. In 2012 he did well enough to pay his way for the 2013 campaign.

But depending on prize money alone won't get you far as a bass pro. In order to cover expenses and earn a living, top anglers rely on endorsement deals and sponsorships to stay afloat.

After breaking through last year, Avena is looking to establish himself, and build his base of sponsors with a strong showing in 2013.

"As a young guy trying to break through it can be tough," he explained. "Sponsorships offset expenses, and right now I don't really have any financial support."

That will change if he can notch a win or a series of strong finishes on tour this year, and earn the level of corporate sponsorships that can establish him as a career pro.

As a New Jersey native, he feels he has an advantage over the competition.

"They say that if you can catch bass here in New Jersey you can catch bass anywhere," he said with a laugh.

Fish in New Jersey waters are exposed to a lot of pressure from anglers; trying to catch bass successfully in New Jersey means mastering a wide array of strategies.

But success at the professional level takes more than just talent and practice. To keep up with the sport's top names, Avena has to do his homework. Using internet resources, he spends weeks in advance of a tournament studying the topography of the waterway, identifying areas likely to hold the trophy bass that will land him in the money.

Regardless of his success on tour, Avena still enjoys fishing the small waters around South Jersey, naming Union Lake, Rainbow Lake in Vineland and Giampetro Park among his favorites.

Contact Phillip Tomlinson at 856-451-1000 or ptomlinson@southjerseymedia.com

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South Texas <b>fishing</b> report: July 13

AUSTIN — Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for July 11. Full statewide report available at txfishing.com.

FRESHWATER

AMISTAD: Water clear; 84-88 degrees; 25.32’ low. Black bass are good on watermelon crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastics. Striped bass are fair on shad and chartreuse topwaters. White bass are fair on slabs and small spinnerbaits. Channel and blue catfish are good on nightcrawlers, liver, and shrimp over baited holes. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.

BASTROP: Water stained; 87-91 degrees. Black bass are good on crankbaits and chartreuse soft plastics. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on shrimp and minnows. Yellow catfish are slow.

BELTON: Water clear; 84-88 degrees; 0.78’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters early and late. Hybrid striper are good on live shad early. White bass are excellent on white riversides. Crappie are good on minnows in 30 feet. Channel and blue catfish to 4 pounds are good on summer sausage. Yellow catfish are good on live perch and goldfish.

BRAUNIG: Water clear. Black bass are good on crankbaits and watermelon soft plastics near the dam. Striped bass are good on liver, shad, and gold spoons along shorelines. Redfish are fair on perch and shad in the reeds. Channel catfish are good on shrimp, cut bait, and nightcrawlers. Blue catfish are fair on stinkbait.

BUCHANAN: Water murky; 84-88 degrees; 23.65’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters, Chug Bugs, and Texas rigged watermelon soft plastics. Striped bass are good on minnows, Rat-L-Traps, and swim baits. White bass are fair on minnows and Li’l Fishies around brush. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel catfish are fair on shrimp and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on goldfish and perch upriver.

CALAVERAS: Water clear. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and soft plastics near the jetty. Striped bass are fair on silver spoons and striper jigs near the dam. Redfish are fair on live perch and tilapia along the shoreline. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on live bait, shrimp, and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.

CANYON LAKE: Water stained; 83-87 degrees; 5.31’ low. Black bass are good on topwaters, Rat-L-Traps, and watermelon soft plastics along shorelines. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on minnows and Tiny Traps early and late. Smallmouth bass are fair on smoke grubs, and dark crankbaits early. Crappie are fair on minnows and pink tube jigs. Channel catfish are fair on liver and shrimp. Yellow and blue catfish are fair on goldfish and perch.

CHOKE CANYON: Water clear; 85-88 degrees; 13.68’ low. Black bass are good on chartreuse spinnerbaits and crankbaits, and watermelon soft plastics. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on liver and shrimp. Yellow catfish are fair on live bait.

COLETO CREEK: Water fairly clear; 2.20’ low. Black bass are fair on spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows and white tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live bait. Yellow catfish are fair on trotlines baited with live perch.

FALCON: Water clear; 88-92 degrees; 36.15’ low. Black bass are good on crankbaits, jigs, and Carolina rigged magnum flukes. Striped bass are slow. Crappie are excellent on live minnows and chartreuse tube jigs. Channel and blue catfish are excellent on shrimp, shad, and cut bait. Yellow catfish are slow. Everyone in a boat must have a Mexico fishing license (if fishing the Mexico side) whether fishing or not.

GRANGER: Water clear; 88-92 degrees; 0.66’ low. Black bass are fair on Rat-L-Traps and watermelon soft plastics. White bass are fair on pet spoons and small spinnerbaits early and late. Crappie are good on minnows and chartreuse tube jigs in 10-15 feet. Blue catfish are good on juglines baited with perch and shad. Yellow catfish are slow.

LBJ: Water clear; 86-90 degrees; 0.32’ low. Black bass are fair on watermelon soft plastic worms and lizards, and on chartreuse Rat-L-Traps. White bass are slow. Crappie are good on minnows and blue tube jigs over brush piles. Channel catfish are good on liver and stinkbait. Yellow and blue catfish are good on trotlines baited with live perch.

TRAVIS: Water stained; 87-91 degrees; 41.35’ low. Black bass are fair on chartreuse soft plastic worms, white grubs, and small topwaters in 10-20 feet. Striped bass are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are fair on green topwaters and minnows. Crappie are slow. Channel and blue catfish are good on stinkbait and shrimp in 20-40 feet. Yellow catfish are slow.

WALTER E. LONG: Water lightly stained. Black bass are fair on watermelon topwaters early. Hybrid striper are fair on white striper jigs. White bass are slow. Crappie are fair on minnows. Channel and blue catfish are fair on stinkbait and live bait. Yellow catfish are slow.

WHITNEY: Water stained; 84-88 degrees; 1.46’ low. Black bass are fair on soft plastic worms and shallow running crankbaits. Striped bass are slow. White bass are fair on white spinnerbaits. Crappie are fair on minnows. Catfish are good on nightcrawlers and stinkbait.

SALTWATER (NORTH TO SOUTH)

BOLIVAR: Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on soft plastics and plugs. Croakers are good on dead shrimp in the channel and around the pass.

TRINITY BAY: Trout are good around the wells on soft plastics and live bait. Redfish and trout are fair to good at the spillway on shrimp.

EAST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are good on the south shoreline on topwaters and soft plastics. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp. Trout are good over deep shell in 8-9 feet of water on shrimp and plastics.

WEST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are fair to good for drifters working shell on live shrimp. Trout, sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp. Tarpon are showing on the beachfront. Kingfish, ling and red snapper are good offshore.

TEXAS CITY: Trout are good in the channel and on the reefs on croakers. Redfish are fair in Moses Lake on shrimp and mullet.

FREEPORT: Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs. Trout and sand trout are good at the jetties on shrimp and DOA Shrimp. Red snapper, dorado and kingfish are good offshore.

EAST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout are good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and scattered shell. Redfish are fair while drifting mud and shell on live shrimp and Gulps.

WEST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout are fair for waders working plastics and topwaters over sand and grass, and better for waders tossing live bait. Redfish are fair to good in Oyster Lake on shrimp and crabs.

PORT O’CONNOR: Trout and redfish are good on topwaters and plastics over sand and grass in San Antonio Bay. Trout and redfish are good on live bait in the guts and holes on the falling tide.

ROCKPORT: Trout are fair on free-lined shrimp in the deep channels. Trout are fair over grass while drifting with live shrimp. Redfish are good in shallow water on mullet and perch.

PORT ARANSAS: Redfish are fair to good at East Flats on shrimp and Gulps. Redfish and sheepshead are fair to good at the jetty on shrimp. Offshore is good for red snapper, ling and kingfish.

CORPUS CHRISTI: Trout are fair to good on the edge of the spoils on Gulps and live shrimp. Trout are good on the flats while casting to the potholes on croakers and soft plastics.

BAFFIN BAY: Trout are fair in the grass on topwaters and live bait. Trout are fair to good in the Land Cut on live shrimp. Redfish have been best are the spoil islands.

PORT MANSFIELD: Trout are good on topwaters and soft plastics under corks around sand and grass. Redfish are fair to good while drifting pot holes and sand flats on live shrimp. Offshore is good for red snapper, ling and kingfish.

SOUTH PADRE: Trout are good around the spoil islands, channel edges and color changes on DOA Shrimp. Tarpon, snook, trout and Spanish mackerel are showing at the jetty on live bait.

PORT ISABEL: Trout and redfish are fair to good at Gas Well Flats on live shrimp. Trout are fair to good on scented plastics and Gulps in 3-4 feet of water over sand and grass humps.

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South Florida <b>fishing</b> report

LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Bluegills were biting worms in and along the outside grass lines. Bass were biting soft-plastic topwater lures and worms.

EVERGLADES/FRESHWATER

Bass guide John Pate said the best bite has been in the canals along Alligator Alley by mile marker 41 and in the Miami Canal. He also caught bass and some peacock bass using small shiners in the Lake Ida-Lake Osborne chain.

SOUTH FLORIDA INSHORE

Snook up to 20 pounds were biting live bait at night at Government Cut.

SOUTH FLORIDA OFFSHORE

Capt. Ryan McBride, who fishes out of Hillsboro Inlet, reported good snapper fishing at night for yellowtails, muttons and mangroves. Lots of small dolphin were biting Thursday. Capt. Bouncer Smith, who fishes out of Government Cut, reported catches of kingfish up to 20 pounds in the afternoons and lots of bonitos all day long. Dolphin were caught in 1,000 feet on Thursday.

KEYS

Capt. Mike Weinhofer, of Key West, said tarpon were biting in the harbor and the backcountry. Permit were around rockpiles. Anglers were catching limits of groupers from the Marquesas to the Dry Tortugas. Red snappers were biting on the Gulf side.

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South Florida outdoors notebook

Outdoors notebook

Big marlin: A 1,286-pound blue marlin was caught this week in Bermuda by Capt. Karl Alvik. The blue had the 130-pound reel down to the knot, but Alvik was able to chase down the fish, the second largest ever caught in Bermuda.

Snook season: Snook season is closed statewide from June 1-Aug. 31. Visit myfwc.com/fishing.

Dolphin tournaments: Competition Tackle & Marine has its 16th annual Dolphin Round Up to benefit Hospice by the Sea June 1-30. Entry fee is $200 per boat for up to four anglers. Rules and entry forms are online at hbts.org or contact Barbara Ferguson at 954-581-4476.

Free fishing: On June 2 no saltwater fishing license is needed for recreational anglers to fish in Floirda. On June 9, no freshwater fishing license is needed. Visit myfwc.com.

Benefit tournament: Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, has its second annual Fishing for the Dream tournament June 2. Eligible species are dolphin, kingfish, wahoo, cobia and tuna. Entry fee is $550 per boat for four anglers. The captains party is 6-8 p.m. June 1 at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. Call 1-888-OUR DREAM.

Ladies Fish-Off: The 27th annual Ladies Fish-Off is June 2 out of the Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park in Pompano Beach. Only females can fish in the tournament, but males can serve as captains and mates. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House and The Billfish Foundation. Late registration is June 1. Call Mike Leach at 954-351-8849 or visit ladiesfishoff.com.

KDW Classic: The Palm Beach County KDW Classic is June 2 out of Riviera Beach Marina. Entry fee is $275 per boat and proceeds benefit the marine conservation and educational initiatives conducted by the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation, the West Palm Beach Fishing Club's charitable affiliate. Captains meeting is 6 p.m. June 1. Visit kdwclassic.com or call 561-832-6780.

Saltwater Slam: The Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam is June 9 out of Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park. Entry fee is $475 per boat. The kickoff party is 6-10 p.m. June 7 at the Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 NE 6th Street. Visit bluewatermovements.com or call 954-725-4010.

Bimini trip: George Poveromo, the host of "George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing" on NBC Sports and Editor-at-Large for Salt Water Sportsman magazine, had the 15th annual Bimini Fishing Extravaganza June 13-17 out of the Bimini Sands Resort & Marina. Boats must be at least 23 feet. Visit georgepoveromo.com or call 954-755-6898.

Bass tournament: The Everglades Bassmasters have a One Largemouth Bass Open Tournament from safe light-noon on Father's Day, June 17, at Lake Ida. Entry fee is $20 per angler. Call Tony Crowder at 954-254-9072 or Brett Darmody at 561-212-0015.

Bass clinic: Ron Gallo has a seminar on fishing local canals for largemouth bass from 9-11 a.m. June 16 at the Wal-Mart at 5571 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek. Call 954-684-3636.

Bass tournament: A Night Owls bass tournament is 7 p.m.-2 a.m. June 22 out of Everglades Holiday Park. Call Luke Campbell at 954-599-2547.

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South Florida outdoors calendar

June 22: Night Owls bass tournament, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., out of Everglades Holiday Park. Call Luke Campbell at 954-599-2547.

July 12: Capt. Bouncer Smith seminar, "Snapper and Other Bottom Fish," 6:30-8 p.m., Dusky Sports Center, 110 N. Bryan Rd., Dania Beach. Cost $10, redeemable for merchandise. Call 954-922-8890.

June 1-Aug. 31: Snook season closed in Florida.

June 2: Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a license.

June 2: 27th annual Ladies Fish-Off out of the Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park, Pompano Beach. Only females can fish in the tournament, but males can serve as captains and mates. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House and The Billfish Foundation. Late registration is Friday. Call Mike Leach at 954-351-8849 or visit ladiesfishoff.com.

June 2: Deliver the Dream, a South Florida-based nonprofit that organizes retreats for families experiencing a serious illness or crisis, has its second annual Fishing for the Dream tournament. Eligible species are dolphin, kingfish, wahoo, cobia and tuna. Entry fee is $550 per boat for four anglers. The captains party is 6-8 p.m. June 1 at the Lighthouse Point Yacht and Racquet Club. Call 1-888-OUR DREAM.

June 2: Palm Beach County KDW Classic out of Riviera Beach Marina. Entry fee $275 per boat. Proceeds benefit the marine conservation and educational initiatives conducted by the Palm Beach County Fishing Foundation, the West Palm Beach Fishing Club's charitable affiliate. Captains meeting is 6 p.m. June 1. Visit kdwclassic.com or call 561-832-6780.

June 9: Freshwater recreational anglers can fish without a license.

June 9: Mercury/SeaVee Pompano Beach Saltwater Slam out of Alsdorf Boat Ramp Park. Entry fee $475 per boat. Kickoff party is 6-10 p.m. June 7 at the Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth Street. Visit bluewatermovements.com or call 954-725-4010.

June 16: Ron Gallo seminar on fishing local canals for largemouth bass, 9-11 a.m., Wal-Mart, 5571 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek. Call 954-684-3636.

June 17: Everglades Bassmasters One Largemouth Bass Open Tournament, safe light-noon, Lake Ida. Entry fee $20 per angler. Call Tony Crowder at 954-254-9072 or Brett Darmody at 561-212-0015.

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South Otselic&#39;s Annual <b>Fishing</b> Heritage Day

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South Otselic's Annual Fishing Heritage Day

May 3, 2012Updated May 3, 2012 at 12:10 PM EDT

(WBNG Binghamton) The Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association (OVF&HA) is proud to announce that on Saturday, May 19 from 9am to 4pm, the small rural community of South Otselic will host the fourth annual Fishing Heritage Day. 

According to a news release:

Home to one of New York State’s twelve fish hatcheries, and the former B. F. Gladding Co., the scenic Otselic River flows through this northwestern Chenango County hamlet and its surrounding communities, farms and woodlands.   The nonprofit OVF&HA  has been planning the Fishing Heritage Day in South Otselic over the course of the past year.

The hamlet has a long history related to the sport of fishing.  It has been home to the South Otselic Fish Cultural Center for 80 years, where Tiger Muskie and Walleye are now raised and then released into New York State rivers and lakes.  The former B. F. Gladding Company, was first established in 1816 within two miles of South Otselic, before moving three years later into the hamlet, adjacent to the river.  Gladding employed some 200 people during its heyday, and grew to become the largest, and eventually, the oldest fishing line manufacturer in the world.   The angling community considered Gladding's to be one of the highest quality lines available, and earned South Otselic the reputation as “the fishing line capital of the world“. 

Building upon the past three years, OVF&HA Board Chairman Carl Johnson noted that “This year's Fishing Heritage Day will continue the annual celebration of South Otselic’s historical past as home to a major fishing line industry, and the State fish hatchery, while recognizing the Otselic River as an important natural resource.  Once again, we are fortunate to receive major assistance from the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Chenango Valley and Oneonta Chapters of Trout Unlimited (TU).  Special thanks also go to our many sponsors from throughout the river valley, as well as our corporate sponsors at Gladding Braided Products, LLC and NBT Bank.  As in past years' events, we are looking forward to hosting an enjoyable, educational and memorable tradition for local as well as visiting families who attend“, added Reverend Johnson.

To kick things off on Friday evening, before the Saturday event, the Georgetown Fire Department will host a fish dinner at their fire hall beginning at 5 pm with the proceeds to benefit the Department.  Beginning Saturday morning at 9 am the South Otselic Fish Cultural Station will open with an aquarium  display, along with several exhibits and information featured, including The Finger Lakes Trail, The Sierra Club, Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center and the Federation of Fly Fishermen, among others.  Tours will be conducted of the state fish hatchery’s operation and history at 10 am and 2 pm.  The popular fishing clinics will be held once again at one of the ponds across the highway, conducted jointly by DEC staff and TU volunteers, to offer beginning anglers an opportunity to catch fish while learning about proper techniques, tackle, species of fish, and casting.  Fishing equipment and bait will be provided for those wishing to participate in these free trout fishing clinics.  The Chenango County Sheriff's Department will also be on hand to show off their K-9 unit and to conduct their free child safety ID program.

Nearby at the Town Park, artisans, crafters and others will exhibit and sell their created work.  Peter Thompson, author of Freshwater Game Fish of North America: An Illustrated Guide, will sell signed copies of his book, while Albert Daher, Jr. will demonstrate fly tying.  The fourth new U.S. Postal stamp cancellation will make its debut and be available for sale, and Binghamton's Ross Park Zoo Mobile will exhibit live animals in front of the Town Hall.  For a complete list of vendors, visit the website at www.ovfish.org.  Local musicians will perform, compliments of a grant received from the New York State Council on the Arts and administered by the Chenango County Council of the Arts, with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature.  Guitarist Tom Rasely of McDonough will begin at 10 am, and in the afternoon, a group of area musicians, known as “Out of the Woodwork”, will perform.  Nearby, Gladding Braided Products, Inc. will again host a special rope braiding demonstration, and offer a selection of their manufactured rope products for sale. 

In addition to the Fishing Heritage event, many community residents will participate in the Otselic Valley Grange's annual community garage sale day.  The Grange will also  offer their special beef barbecue luncheon, starting at 11am at the Grange Hall, just a short walk from the Town Park.   Other food sales by nonprofit organizations will be available in the Town Park, as well as at The Daily Grind and the South Otselic Store. 

Prize drawings for sport fishing items will be held for participants at the fishing clinic pond following the morning and afternoon sessions.  Special prize drawings for new members  joining the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association, will also be held toward the end of the day in the Town Park. 

Admission to all activities is free, and free parking is available at the hatchery, at the Baptist Church, Gladding, at the Otselic Valley Central School and elsewhere throughout the hamlet.  A free day-long bus shuttle will again be provided by the Otselic Valley Central School to transport visitors between the Town Park and the fish hatchery. 

Whether or not fishing is the primary interest, all are welcome and encouraged to attend the fourth annual Fishing Heritage Day, rain or shine, if for no other reason than to spend an enjoyable day with family and friends in the historic community of South Otselic, part of the scenic Otselic River valley.

For more information, including a schedule of activities, visit the Otselic Valley Fishing & Heritage Association's website at www.ovfish.org.

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South Dakota GFP Urging Anglers To Use Extreme Caution On Ice

PIERRE, S.D. – Due to an unseasonably warm winter and recent rains in many areas of South Dakota, the state Game, Fish and Parks Department is urging sportsmen to use extreme caution when venturing onto the ice of lakes, rivers and ponds.
“We want people to be as safe as possible,” said GFP Assistant Wildlife Director Emmett Keyser. “There was a tragic drowning this week in Pierre, and we are getting reports of vehicles and anglers breaking through the ice across the state. We haven’t had good ice for most of the winter, and it seems to be getting worse every day.”
Keyser said anglers in South Dakota should not take any vehicles – including cars, pickups, all-terrain vehicles or snowmobiles – onto the ice because it is not safe.
Those who are going ice fishing should take precautions, such as not fishing alone, bringing plenty of rope, keeping ice-safety picks in their clothing, wearing life jackets and protecting their cellphones in zip-lock bags.
“Above all else, use common sense,” Keyser said. “If ice looks rotten, it probably is. With the warm winter we have had, there isn’t much safe ice. So if it looks bad, don’t venture onto it.”

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Eleven Mile State Park Announces Results of the South Park Ice Masters

LAKE GEORGE, CO. - Sharon Dube and Jeremiah Paris of Leadville won $3,222 At the South Park Ice Masters fishing tournament at Eleven Mile State Park and produced by the 11 Mile Marina on Feb. 11. The South Park Ice Masters is the second of three events in the Sports Column Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament 2012. The Colorado Classic pays out more money than any other ice fishing tournament in Colorado.

In the contest, teams consisting of two anglers fish for trout only. The 2012 event had an increase in teams participating, from 92 in 2011 to 111 this year. The first place is awarded to the team with the heaviest weight for two fish. There is also an optional part of the contest known as the Big Fish Pot which costs $20 per team with a 100% pay out to the heaviest fish of the day for qualified teams. This year's Big Fish Pot was $1,660.00 and was awarded to Dube and Paris who caught a with a 7.99-pound cutbow.

The Dube/Paris team also took first place with a total weight of 11.18 pounds for an additional payout of $1,262.00. A sponsor, Eagle Claw also provided an additional $300.00 shopping spree at the Eagle Claw factory outlet store if a team purchased at least $5.00 in Eagle Claw products on the day of the contest and came in first. Team Dube/Paris did make the purchase and ended up with a day's total winnings of $3,222.00.

Second place paid a whopping $1,010.00 and went to Taylor Depue and Daniel Montoya of Salida with a total weight of 9.73 pounds. Third place paid $808.00, which went to Pete Turner and Jim Douglas of Colorado Springs. Full contest results as well as details for the Marina March Madness final event, to be held on March 10, 2012, can be found at www.11milesports.com.

The final event is unique with all teams required to fish in a designated area and features three individual 2-hour fishing sets with cash prizes paid for the first fish, and the first, second and third places by weight. In addition, there is a basketball court set up on the ice where teams can make 3-point and free throw shots for cash and prizes.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife gets everyone outdoors! Attracting more than 12 million visitors per year, Colorado's 42 State Parks are a vital cornerstone of Colorado's economy and quality of life. Colorado State Parks encompass 224,447 land and water acres, offering some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a leader in providing opportunities for outdoor recreation, protecting the state's favorite landscapes, teaching generations about nature and partnering with communities. Colorado State Parks also manage more than 4,300 campsites, and 63 cabins and yurts. For more information on Colorado State Parks or to purchase an annual pass online, visit www.parks.state.co.us.

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Recreational spot shrimp fishing in Washington south Marine Area 7 to reopen

Action: Recreational spot shrimp fishing will reopen for four additional days in south Marine Area 7.

Effective dates: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 through Saturday, July 9, 2011, south Marine Area 7 is open.

Species affected: Spot shrimp.

Location: South Marine Area 7. Please note that only the southern portion of Marine Area 7 is open for spot shrimp. This is the portion of Marine Area 7 south of a line from the Initiative 77 marker on Fidalgo Island (which is the eastern boundary between marine areas 6 and 7) to Point Colville on Lopez Island, then south of a line from Davis Point on Lopez Island to Cattle Point on San Juan Island, then south of a line due west from Lime Kiln Point light on San Juan Island to the international boundary. This area includes the Iceberg Point, Point Colville, Salmon Bank and McArthur Bank shrimp fishing grounds. The Biz Point spot shrimp fishing ground, which is just north of the Initiative 77 marker will not be open.

Reason for action: Sufficient recreational spot shrimp quota remains in this area for more days of fishing.

Other information: Of all the popular recreational spot shrimp fishing areas in Puget Sound, south Marine Area 7 is the most exposed to rough weather and sea conditions. South Marine Area 7 has experienced westerly winds and relatively rough seas nearly every open day so far this season, keeping participation down. Shrimp gear in Marine Area 7 may be pulled from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.

Contact: Mark O'Toole, La Conner, (360) 466-4345 ext. 241.

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license. Check the current WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet or the Fishing section of the WDFW webpage at http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/regulations/ for details on fishing seasons and regulations. Fishing regulations are subject to change. Check the WDFW Fishing hotline for the latest rule information at (360) 902-2500; press 2 for recreational rules; call the Shellfish Rule Change hotline, (360) 796-3215, or toll free 1 (866) 880-5431.

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