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Don't Put Your Fishing Gear Away Too Early - Fish & Game

There’s still plenty of productive trout fishing to be had around the country in spite of the onset of winter and the closure of some lakes and rivers to fishing.

Find Fishing Gear Bargains in Eastern Connecticut at Local Auctions: A Fishing Guide

Fishing can become an expensive hobby, as you spend more and more money on tackle. Factor in the cost of a fishing license and what you may pay for various types of live bait, and your fishing outings can start to put a dent in your wallet. One solution I have found to counter some of these rising prices is to look for deals on fishing equipment. Here in eastern Connecticut, where I reside, I ...

Committed collectors best prospects for vintage fishing gear

The titanium Charlton fly reel sold recently for $31,050 at Lang’s Auction. Posted May 18, 2012, at 4:24 p.m. Q: These fishing reels belonged to my dad. We found them in a box marked “Antique.” I know nothing about reels and have no idea how to find out if they have any value.

Scientists free whale from fishing gear in Humboldt Bay

A young gray whale entangled in fishing gear was left with deep lacerations on its tail Tuesday evening, but scientists are hopeful it will survive now that it's been released from the lines.

Students learn about fishing at Lake Elmo

Students from Washington Elementary School got a lesson about fishing along with lunch and fishing gear at Lake Elmo on Friday.

2 more towns issue manifesto vs ‘hulbot’ fishing

TWO towns were added to the list of municipalities in Northern Iloilo whose fisherfolk have committed to stop “hulbot-hulbot” (fishing vessel using Danish Seine fishing gear) operations. Fishermen in the towns of Banate and Batad have also signed separate manifestos signifying their full support to the Provincial Government’s campaign against illegal fishing activities. read more

National Fishing and Boating Week Offers Chance to Fish for Free

June 2, 2012 marks the start of National Fishing and Boating Week. Personally, I couldn't be more excited about it. A host of great fishing events are scheduled to take place all across America that week. Many states are waiving fishing license fees for select days. Others are holding fishing clinics, fishing contests and fishing festivals. Some are even offering the free use of fishing rods and ...

2 arrested for fishing, lawn gear theft

Police arrested two men in connection with three different cases of larceny on May 13.

Second whale caught in fishing gear freed off California coast

A second gray whale entangled in fishing gear along the California coast has been freed. The latest whale was spotted Tuesday afternoon in Humboldt Bay — south of Eureka, Calif. — with crab pots hanging from its tail fluke. The U.S. Coast Guard, along  …

Canadian fishing gear seized by U.S. Coast Guard

For the second time in a week, the United States Coast Guard says it has seized fishing gear from the same Wheatley boat, alleging it was illegally fishing in U.S. waters.