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SPRING SURF TOURNEY DATES ANNOUNCED

SPRING SURF TOURNEY DATES ANNOUNCED

Now in its tenth year, this annual surf fishing tournament in Rhode Island pits local clubs against each other while raising money for a worthy cause. Read more »

COMMENT ON NY'S FORGE POND ACCESS

COMMENT ON NY'S FORGE POND ACCESS

The NY State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is planning to reconstruct and expand the existing DEC fishing access and boat ramp site at Forge Pond in Riverhead. You have until Thursday, April 4, to comment on the project. Read more »

HUGE BROWN TROUT LANDED

HUGE BROWN TROUT LANDED

A potential new world record brown trout was recently landed by a New Zealand angler. Read more »

BLACK DRUM MANAGEMENT HEARING

BLACK DRUM MANAGEMENT HEARING

Black drum are now under scrutiny, especially in Delaware Bay where spring runs are getting smaller and fishing is falling off. Read more »

HEARING ON AMERICAN EEL MANAGEMENT

HEARING ON AMERICAN EEL MANAGEMENT

Due to the findings of the 2012 benchmark stock assessment, a public hearing on Draft Addendum III to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Eel will be held in April. Read more »

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR HITS CONNECTICUT

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR HITS CONNECTICUT

All proceeds of the Connecticut stop for the F3T go to benefit Rivers Alliance of CT and their efforts to stop water diversion from the Farmington River to UConn. Read more »

POTS OFF THE REEF COMPROMISE FOR NJ

POTS OFF THE REEF COMPROMISE FOR NJ

Commissioner Bob Martin of the New Jersey Environmental Protection Agency and Larry Ragonese from Division of Fish and Wildlife announce a breakthrough compromise. (Scroll down for video.) Read more »

MARINE REGULATION AMENDMENTS IN CT

MARINE REGULATION AMENDMENTS IN CT

The Connecticut DEEP has announced several amendments to the 2013 marine recreational fishing regulations. Read more »

SANDY HOOK OPEN FOR FISHING ON MAY 1

SANDY HOOK OPEN FOR FISHING ON MAY 1

Angler's casts will soon resume from Sandy Hook as that famed stretch of beach is re-opened to angling. Read more »

SCHUMER BLASTS FLUKE REGS

SCHUMER BLASTS FLUKE REGS

On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the Senator addressed the Senate at their Commerce Committee meeting, with fluke being the focal point. As he has in the past, the Senator called for fair and equitable summer flounder regulations. Read more »

ICE FISHING TOURNEY RESULTS ANNOUNCED

ICE FISHING TOURNEY RESULTS ANNOUNCED

After last year’s lack of safe ice, this year was a welcomed change for local hardwater enthusiasts. Read more »

NORWICH HARBOR FUNDRAISING GALA

NORWICH HARBOR FUNDRAISING GALA

Do your part to help raise funds to purchase a "harbor cam" that will spotlight all that Norwich Harbor and the surrounding area has to offer. Read more »

 


CRUSH BARBS FOR EASY RELEASE, EXTRA SAFETY

Crushing the barbs on your hooks makes it easier to free them from the jaws of bass and blues. It might also help you avoid a trip to the hospital should you get stuck. The Fisherman's Fred Golofaro tackles the task.

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REEL LIFE FISHING & HUNTING'S ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TENT SALE

May 25-27, 2013: Check out this Memorial Day weekend sale for great bargains at Reel Life Fishing & Hunting. ...
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TRI-STATE TOURNAMENT OF NEW ENGLAND CAPE COD LEG

May 31-June 2, 2013: The Tri-State Tournament of New England is the oldest team surf fishing tournament on the east ...
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IFISHNY FREE SURFCASTING CLINIC

June 1, 2013: Learn to surfcast just in time for peak fishing season. Adults and children age 10 and ...
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