Category : Fishing News

It’s a growing problem in the northern Pacific Ocean and one that could change life on our planet within the next 20 years. “I remember the first time I felt it; I was paddling out on my surfboard and noticed a mushy, plastic-like substance sliding through my fingers. That’s what......

October through December are statistically the most dangerous months for anglers on California’s waterways. The California Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) boating accident statistics show that close to 90 percent of all fishing-related boating fatalities in the off-season involve vessels capsizing or people falling overboard. To improve the chances......

RC Cooper, professional angler and fishing guide out of Nashua, NH recently coated his tournament boat with HullSpeed® Performance Marine Coatings. The application came as a result of HullSpeed®’s recent insertion into the bass fishing market. After meeting and discussing the benefits of the coatings, HullSpeed® staff and team RC......

Media Usage of Anglers The majority of AnglerSurvey panelists (84.2%) read magazines as a source of fishing, shooting, and hunting information and entertainment. Seventy-six percent (75.8%) used the websites and thirty percent (29.6%) used social media to access this information. SAMM’s respondents are primarily active, knowledgeable sportsmen and women. The......

The study provides a reliable method that compliments traditional fish tracking techniques and may allow biologists to investigate non-native species invasions, identify important populations, and quantify life histories of freshwater fishes in river networks. The article, "Estimating westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) movements in a river network using strontium isoscapes," can be viewed online....

Mike says to all anglers, “Be prepared; always wear your life jacket with the kill switch attached and you need to have a cell phone for emergencies.” “Be aware, things can happen that are beyond your control”....

They had a total of 109 fish of all species and several gill nets. Both persons were Asian and were cited, the boat and trailer were impounded. In May of 2011 David and Vern were requested to appear in court as witnesses of the state. Both defendants pleaded no contest and were fined $1,000.00 each that had to be paid...

For recreational boaters, summer thunderstorms bring danger not only with wind and waves, but also with lightning strikes. BoatUS' Seaworthy Magazine recently took a look at how to protect yourself from this hazard while boating, sailing and fishing on the open water and has these tips...

Don't forget that a boat owner is also responsible for his or her guests. So while it may be common practice to allow them to drink, inebriated guests can really ruin a day when they become a safety risk or injure themselves....