Fishing

Keep America Fishing

glbm — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:25:20 +0000

The past 10 years have seen a dramatic increase in actions to restrict or ban recreational ﬁshing in areas across the United States. California has designated hundreds of miles of the state’s salt water as no-take marine reserves, leaving more than 760,000 saltwater anglers without access to some of the best ﬁshing spots on the Paciﬁc Coast.

The Bigger, Better, Super-Sized Perch - Faster-growing fish could make yellow perch aquaculture more viable

glbm — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:13:31 +0000

By:

Stacy Brannan; Ohio Sea Grant Communications

This story was printed with permission from Ohio Sea Grant.
Photos are courtesy of Ohio State University South Centers.

It's Friday night, and you're heading to the local pub to grab some fried fish and watch the big game with some friends. If you're in northern Ohio, chances are good that your sandwich will feature yellow perch, a popular fish from Lake Erie that is also Ohio's top food fish, with 3 million pounds harvested from the lake in 2008 alone.

Break the Ice

glbm — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:04:50 +0000

By:

William D. Anderson

As soon as people around the Great Lakes begin putting their boats away for the winter, ice fishermen start going through their gear and preparing for the upcoming season. The wait for “safe ice” begins. Every year, both new and experienced ice anglers wait with anticipation for the day when the ice will be thick enough to venture out upon.

Cold Water Bass Fishing

glbm — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:26:23 +0000

By:

William D. Anderson

Where I live in the Midwest, there is always a noticeable drop-off in angling pressure when the temperature begins to fall. This can provide an excellent opportunity for some great fishing, if you know how to fish the colder water. By following a few simple rules, you can catch just as many fish in November as you can in May.

Chicago's Big Catch

glbm — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:34:35 +0000

By Capt. Kevin Bachner

On a late spring day earlier this season a group of five had chartered my boat for a fishing trip on Lake Michigan. The morning was overcast, the air was cool, and a light rain sprinkled the water. I arrived in late morning, when the wind was still strong and a few flashes of lightning brightened the sky. The weather was unfavorable for taking the Kingfisher out, and the local weather service was predicting continued wind and rain.

Fishing by the Weather

glbm — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:12:27 +0000

By William D. Anderson

Everything you read about how weather affects fishing seems to say something different. The one thing everyone seems to say in common is that fishing slows down after a cold front passes. While this may be true in some cases, it’s still no reason to avoid the water. All you need are a few tricks and you can catch fish in almost any type of weather.

The Lure of Plastic

glbm — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:31:56 +0000

By William D. Anderson

Plastic worms and tube baits are some of the most popular baits around. There are many different types of plastic baits that come in many shapes and sizes. So how do you choose the right one? Some have salt impregnated tails, bio-scents, rattles, flash; and some claim to out fish live bait. All of them will catch fish at one time or another. So how do you know which one to throw on any given day?

Spring Fishing Fever

glbm — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:50:20 +0000

Article and photos by: William D. Anderson

BEFORE THE SHOWERS OF APRIL BRING THE FLOWERS OF MAY, THE IDEAS OF MARCH BRINGS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CATCH THE FISH OF A LIFETIME.