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Free Fishing Bumper Stickers

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:59:00 +0000

Pick up the latest "FISH AZ, I DO" bumper sticker from your local Game and Fish office and display your badge of honor proudly. Department offices are in Phoenix, Mesa, Flagstaff, Pinetop, Kingman, Yuma and Tucson.

Not only are you a fisherman and it's a cool sticker, but the money you spend on some fishing-related equipment and your trips funds wildlife conservation and local economies. Learn how your dollars fund the cycle of success.

New Mexico Fishing Spots Reopen After Fires

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0000

Recent rain storms across New Mexico have allowed the Department of Game and Fish to reopen several Wildlife Management Areas that were closed because of high fire danger. Wildlife Management Areas now open to the public include:

Pecos Canyon properties, including Monastery Lake and the Bert Clancy, Terrero, Mora and Jamie Koch camping and fishing areas.
Fenton Lake State Park in the Jemez Mountains will reopen at 6 a.m. Saturday under Stage II fire restrictions: no campfires, no charcoal fires, no smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, no chainsaws, no internal or external combustion engines without a spark-arresting device, no welding, no off-highway vehicles.
Seven Springs Fish Hatchery and kids pond north of Fenton Lake in the Jemez Mountains.
Ladd S. Gordon Waterfowl Area along the Middle Rio Grande bosque composed of Bernardo Waterfowl Area, Belen Waterfowl Area and La Joya Waterfowl Area.
William S. Huey Wildlife Area north of Artesia.
Rio Chama Wildlife Area for fishing, camping, hiking and horseback-riding near Chama.
Humphries Wildlife Area for hiking and horseback-riding near Chama.
Sargent Wildlife Area for fishing, hiking and horseback-riding near Chama.
Colin Neblett Wildlife Area near Eagle Nest will be open for hiking and hunting. Cimarron Canyon State Park has reopened for fishing and camping under Stage II fire restrictions: no campfires, no charcoal fires. Please check with the park, (575) 377-6271, for updates and more information.
Urraca Wildlife Area north of Questa.
Barker Wildlife Area northwest of Cimarron.
Red River Fish Hatchery campground and parking area.
Rio de los Pinos Fishing Area northwest of Tres Piedras.

Visitors are encouraged to check with the appropriate agency, call the fire restrictions hotline, (877) 864-6985, or visit www.nmfireinfo.com for the most current information.

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Offers $100,000 Prize

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0000

Toyota Texas Bass Classic Offers $100,000 Prize for Biggest ShareLunker Caught on Lake Conroe

Promotion limited to first 1,000 registrants

CONROE — The Toyota Texas Bass Classic is proud to introduce the first-ever ShareLunker Club Tournament (SCT) on Lake Conroe, October 1 – 21, 2011. This unique tournament allows the everyday angler to compete like a pro for the chance to win $100,000.

To participate in the tournament, interested anglers need to register and become a SCT member, and then fish on Lake Conroe any time between October 1 – 21, 2011 (the “Tournament Period”). A $100 contribution is required to become a member of the SCT and only pre-registered members will be eligible for the $100,000 prize. The member that catches the largest Toyota ShareLunker from Lake Conroe, during the Tournament Period, will win a cash prize of $100,000. A portion of the proceeds from the program will benefit the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s youth outreach programs.

Read the full story here.

Maniac Custom Lures Free Shipping Special

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:48:00 +0000

As many of you know, I am a HUGE fan of Maniac Custom Lures. They make a superior product, right here in the USA, and the lures work great! In addition, Maniac Custom Lures sponsors our twice monthly free fishing lures giveaway.

I have posted many big fish photos here on Hawg Blawg of the lunkers I have caught using Maniac Custom Lures from Texas to Canada.

My favorite is the 4" Salt Stick fished wacky-rig when fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass. I've also had a lot of success with the new 6" Maniac Minnow.

During the summer months, Maniac is offer Free Shipping on all internet orders over $15.00. For free shipping on your orders this summer, enter the code SuMmeR2011.

Lake Ray Roberts Lodging

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:42:00 +0000

Looking for luxury lodging for an awesome "stay-acation" this summer? Then check out Born 2 Be Ranch at Lake Ray Roberts.

This beautiful luxury home is located on a 10 acre working horse ranch. The spacious living room, dining room and kitchen creates a "great room" that keeps everyone connected. The exquisite western decor adds to the experience. The home also offers a pool and patio for your enjoyment and 2 studio apartments.

On site and nearby activities include Fishing, Horseback Riding, Boating, Water Skiing, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Snorkeling/Diving, Sailing, Biking, Hiking, Health/Beauty Spa, Golf, Shopping, Sightseeing, Restaurants, Antiquing, Cinemas/Movie Theaters, and Hot Air Ballooning.

To enhance your stay, Born 2 Be Ranch can provide Continental Breakfast, Fruit and Cheese trays, Chocolate covered strawberries, Picnic baskets or other special items.

For reservations, contact Donna Meyers at 940-206-3457, visit their website, or inquire by email.

Lake Havasu Redear Sunfish Could Be World Record

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Mon, 30 May 2011 20:48:00 +0000

Robert Lawler of Lake Havasu on May 2 landed a huge 5.55 pound, 16.75-inch redear sunfish out of Lake Havasu.

You read that correctly – sunfish.

The behemoth panfish had a 19-inch girth. Lawler used a Texas-rigged 7-inch Power Worm. There’s no doubt it is a contender for a world record.

Right now, it's a semi-official Arizona state record for the Colorado River.

Oddly enough, these relatively small species feed on invasive quagga mussels. This guy must have been getting his fill.

The existing state record redear was caught Feb. 16, 2010 at Lake Havasu by a California angler and it weighed 4 pounds 2.24 ounces and was 15.5 inches long.

John Galbraith of BassTackleMaster.com provided the photo.

Youth Fishing Event at Historic Los Angeles Lake

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:07:00 +0000

The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will host a free youth fishing and education event at MacArthur Lake in Los Angeles on Saturday, Jan. 29. DFG Director John McCamman will attend.

“This is the 18th year our department has provided urban youth with access to fishing through the Fishing in the City Program,” said McCamman. “I’m proud to be part of giving these children the opportunity to fish close to home, even without access to traditional fishing holes.”

DFG’s Fishing in the City Program will begin registering children ages 5 through 15 at 8 a.m. Only participating kids will be allowed to fish from 9 a.m. to noon. A limited number of fishing poles and other equipment will be available for loan at no charge. Volunteers will provide instruction and assistance to participating youth.

For more information, click here.

Steelhead Stocked at Mill Creek Lake

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:59:00 +0000

On Jan. 11, the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) planted Mill Creek Lake with steelhead trout that were raised at Warm Springs Fish Hatchery.

Located in Mendocino County, Mill Creek Lake is now the second water in the state planted with native steelhead trout. A total of 15,000 fish will be planted in the lake over a five- to six-month period.

Bill Cox, DFG State Program Manager of Fish Production and Distribution, said, “We are always looking for better ways to provide angling opportunities, make the best use of hatchery facilities, and adapt to changing circumstances and regulations.”

Read the full story here.

Bigger Trout Added to Arizona Urban Fishing Program

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:22:00 +0000

To kick off the new year in a big way, the Arizona Urban Fishing Program has been stocking incentive size trout at all 21 program waters during the week of Jan. 10-15.

In addition to the usual 11- to 12-inch rainbows, incentive stockings include bigger fish and up to 25 percent more fish. Many of the more than 9,000 rainbow trout will be from 13-18 inches, with some even larger ones (up to and possibly over 5 pounds) expected.

“Hooking into a large trout is an exciting and memorable experience,” said Urban Fishing Program Manager Eric Swanson. “Remember to be patient in reeling in these lunkers and to adjust the drag on your reel, or else you may be talking about the big one that got away.”

If you are looking for bragging rights to your big catch, don’t forget to get your fish weighed at a Game and Fish office and fill out the application for Big Fish-of-the-Year recognition.

Daily trout limits are four fish at Urban Lakes and two fish at urban ponds.

A 2011 Urban fishing license is required and don’t forget to bring along a landing net to help lift that lunker trout out of the lake!

For details about the Urban Fishing Program and big fish of the year, visit www.azgfd.gov/urbanfishing.

Texas Trout Stocking Update

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 17:38:00 +0000

Over 3,000 rainbow trout will be stocked Wednesday, January 19 at Beal Park Lake. This will be the only stocking date in Midland this winter.

All stockings at C.J. Kelly Park have been cancelled due to water quality problems at that lake. See statewide schedule for trout dates and locations in other cities.

Guadalupe River Rainbow Trout

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Trout fishing prospects on the Guadalupe River in fall 2010 look promising. The Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake is the southernmost trout fishery in the United States and the only fishery in Texas where rainbow trout survive through the summer.

An October 19, 2010 fish sampling survey by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries staff on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake indicates that good numbers of rainbow trout successfully oversummered this year.

While oversummer survival of rainbow trout in this fishery is not a new finding, the electrofishing catch rate of 10 trout per hour was among the top five highest catch rates recorded since 1993.

Rainbow trout captured in the October 2010 survey ranged from 1.4 to 3.6 pounds and had excellent body condition. Collection of these fish corroborates reports from anglers who reported good catches of trout to TPWD staff during the hot summer of 2010.

The fishery is listed by Trout Unlimited as among the top 100 trout streams in North America. The stretch of the river from the easternmost bridge crossing on Texas 306 to the second bridge crossing on River Road has a restrictive length and daily bag limit for rainbow and brown trout. Anglers should consult the current TPWD Outdoor Annual for specific fishing regulations for this fishery.

Photo: Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited member Gary Cobb of Austin, Texas, prepares to release one of the rainbow trout captured during an October 19, 2010 Texas Parks and Wildlife electrofishing survey on the Guadalupe River below Canyon Lake.

Story: Darin Gossett, © Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Half Price Arizona Fishing License

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:57:00 +0000

You can purchase a 2010 annual fishing license or a 2010 annual urban fishing license for half price during November and December.

“For the urban lakes, a half priced license is a fun-filled ticket allowing you to fish during one more catfish stocking plus four trout stockings prior to Jan. 1,” said Urban Fisheries Program Manager Eric Swanson.Here’s the deal – you can purchase a 2010 annual fishing license for just $11.75 for residents and $35.13 for nonresidents.

What’s more, you can get a 2010 Urban Fishing License for just $9.25 whether you are a resident or nonresident. You can even purchase a license online at www.azgfd.gov or at any license dealer in the state (sporting goods stores, Wal-marts etc.).

“For the urban lakes, a half-priced license is a fun-filled ticket allowing you to fish during one more catfish stocking plus four trout stockings prior to Jan. 1,” said Urban Fisheries Program Manager Eric Swanson.

The urban lakes will be stocked with trout for the first time this season on Nov. 17.

Plus, the Game and Fish Department has an aggressive winter trout stocking program, including waters very close to major urban areas, all in addition to all the great warmwater fishing opportunities for bass, crappie, sunfish and catfish (see the weekly Arizona Fishing Report at www.azgfd.gov for details).

“In the next several weeks we will be stocking feisty rainbow trout in Tempe Town Lake, Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake and the Lower Salt River,” Young advised.

Texas Lifetime Fishing License Announced, Second Chance to Win

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:57:00 +0000

AUSTIN – Daniel Hidalgo won $1,000 in Las Vegas many years ago and hadn’t won anything since.

So when he went to his local Big 5 Sporting Goods store in Midland to buy a fishing license and saw a display advertising Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Lifetime License Drawing, the last thing he thought was that his single entry would win.

But he didn’t leave Lady Luck behind in Vegas as he had thought. Hidalgo’s was the winning entry in the June 30 drawing.

“I was thrilled when they called me and told me I won,” he said. “Luck was with me.”

Hidalgo won a lifetime super combo hunting and fishing license and will be able to hunt and fish in Texas for the rest of his life without having to purchase another Texas state hunting and fishing license.

Hidalgo said he, his brother and nephews usually get to fish and hunt about once a year. However, with the money he’ll save with the lifetime license, he said it is “very likely” he’ll take his family outdoors more often.

Another lucky Texan hunter or angler will win a lifetime license in another drawing on December 30. Entries for the December drawing go on sale on Aug. 15 and must be purchased by Dec. 27 to be eligible for the drawing.

Entries to win the lifetime super combo license – a $1,800 value – are only $5.

Participants can purchase entries anywhere Texas hunting and fishing licenses are sold or online at www.tpwd.state.tx.us/buy/. They can also buy an entry over the phone by calling 1 (800) TX LIC 4 U (895-4248).

Entries received for the Dec. 30 drawing that do not win will be automatically entered for a second drawing that will be held on June 30. The deadline for entering the second drawing will be June 27.

There were more than 11,500 entries in the two drawings last year, raising more than $56,000 for on-the-ground conservation projects. The proceeds from the drawing fund TPWD projects such as fish stocking, wildlife management, habitat restoration and land conservation.

Only Texas residents are eligible to win the Lifetime License. Participants may purchase as many entries as they like, and the winner may also give the license as a gift to a friend or family member who is also a Texas resident. For more information on rules and to find a local retailer where you can purchase an entry, visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/lifetime.

Tucson Area Fishing Violations Fines Going Up

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:59:00 +0000

Arizona Game and Fish law enforcement officers from Region 5 recently met with the Pima County Attorney’s Office to encourage more consistency in the handling of fishing violation citations.

Effective immediately, all Game and Fish citations for fishing without a (proper) license in the Tucson area, including Sahuarita, will result in a $150 fine from the Tucson Justice Court. Fines may vary on a case-by-case basis, and can be reduced if the violator purchases a valid license. In any case, the cost of the fine will far exceed the price of a valid license.

The Urban Fishing Program operates on a user-pay, user-benefit model, and fishing without a license is taking from the resource and negatively effects legal users. Game and Fish Officers have been regularly patrolling Lakeside, Kennedy, Silverbell and Sahuarita Lakes over the past year to ensure compliance with fishing license and bag limit regulations at these popular waters. Both uniform and undercover patrols have been conducted to ensure fairness and compliance with the laws. Many citations were issued for fishing without an Urban license or fishing with no license. Often, the courts were inadvertently dismissing the citations without any fines—essentially negating the efforts of officers and making compliance a bigger problem.

Anglers are reminded to make sure they have a valid, $18.50 Urban Fishing License (Class U) or $53 resident ($63 nonresident) Super Conservation Fishing License if they are age 14 and older. Check the 2009-2010 Arizona Fishing Regulation booklet or the 2010 Urban Fishing Program Guidebook for specific licensing exceptions. Licenses may be purchased at one of many local license dealers (sporting goods stores, fishing or hunting shops, or Walmart), any Game and Fish office, or online at w ww.azgfd.gov.

Lake Roosevelt Slot Proposals, Your Input is Needed

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:52:00 +0000

There are still opportunities to provide input on proposed fishing regulation changes, including a recommendation for the Game and Fish Commission to remove the slot limit at Roosevelt Lake.

However, the timing of instituting the proposed slot removal at Roosevelt has been accelerated because of social considerations. There is a request from the Town of Payson to remove the slot limit for the upcoming FLW national bass tournament on Roosevelt in September.

Therefore, the Game and Fish Commission is considering the department’s proposal on Roosevelt at its Aug. 6-7 meeting (Saturday portion) rather than with all the other fishing regulations proposals, which are slated for its October meeting.

Fisheries Chief Kirk Young said the department is taking a common sense approach.

“We are proposing to remove the slot for biological reasons. But since we would be bringing the commission the slot-removal proposal in October anyway, it seemed a little inefficient to go through a whole public process to consider temporarily removing the slot just for one tournament in September. This might be unusual, but it’s certainly more customer friendly to do it this way while also avoiding setting a precedent many might be uncomfortable with.”

Young pointed out that the most confusing part of this split process might be the public input process.

“We are conducting public meetings this month and a statewide survey on all the proposed changes – including the Roosevelt slot. The commission will address the Roosevelt issue at its Aug. 6-7 meeting in Phoenix at the department headquarters on Carefree Highway. The rest of the proposals will come before the commission at its Oct. 8-9 meeting in Phoenix. Hopefully, no one will get confused,” he said.

Young and other biologists said the time has come to give serious consideration to removing the Roosevelt 13-16-inch slot limit.

“In the past 20 years, the angling public has evolved. Now catch-and-release is the norm, not the exception,” said Chris Cantrell, the fisheries program manager for the central Arizona lakes. In addition, Roosevelt is experiencing phenomenal productivity in large part to the filling of the lake five years ago after the raising of the dam in the mid 1990s. “Biologically and socially, the timing is right for a change,” Cantrell said.

Currently, Game and Fish is seeking input from the angling public on this proposed regulation change, and others (see below), which are all slated to come before the Game and Fish Commission for possible consideration.

To view all the proposed changes, you can visit www.azgfd.gov/fishregscomments. You can also comment via e-mail at fishregscomments@azgfd.gov or attend any of the public meetings through the state. The public input provided will be ultimately shared with the Game and Fish Commission as it deliberates the various regulation proposals (only the Roosevelt slot is heard in August, the others will be heard in October).

Game and Fish is also conducting a random, scientific survey of anglers about all the proposed regulations changes – so you might be contacted.

The remaining public meetings are set for 7-9 p.m. at the following locations:

· Aug. 3, Safford, Graham County General Services Building, 921 W. Thatcher Blvd.

· Aug. 4, Tucson, Game and Fish Tucson regional office, 555 N. Greasewood Road;

· Aug. 9, Game and Fish Pinetop regional office, 2878 E. White Mountain Blvd.

For the Roosevelt Lake proposal, Cantrell explained that when the slot limit was first initiated in 1990, the catch rates were down to .12-bass per hour, which is normally considered poor fishing. At that time, a significant percentage of anglers strived to catch their limit, not limit their catch; at that time, 51 percent of anglers caught and kept their fish. The objective of the slot limit was to increase the catch rates on bass and also increase the average size of bass.

It has worked well.

Now through intensive sampling, biologists have determined that the bass population is healthy, reproduction is good, size classes are well balanced, and bass grow outs are superb. In addition, creel surveys show that less than 7 percent of anglers are actually harvesting bass at Roosevelt. That means 95 percent of the anglers are practicing catch-and-release.

“Socially, the angling public has changed. The current day angler is more conservation and recreation oriented, not consumption oriented. Most limit their catch rather than catching their limit. It’s a healthy trend for our fishery resources,” says Cantrell.

Both Cantrell and Young said that when there are low harvest rates, protective slot limits do little to affect fish population structures and become irrelevant.

“What this really means is that at Roosevelt, the slot limit is no longer accomplishing its original intent,” says Cantrell. “It is time to remove the slot limit here. Then we will continue to evaluate the fishery plus the angling public to ascertain what happens. If consumption rates go up and the quality of the fishery changes, we can make future adjustments if necessary.”

A full discussion of all the proposed changes can be viewed at www.azgfd.gov/fishregscomments.

Toyota Texas Bass Classic at Lake Conroe

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:02:00 +0000

The Toyota Texas Bass Classic will be at Lake Conroe this year and features fifty of the best anglers in the world and top country music performers Blake Shelton, Tracy Lawrence and Montgomery Gentry.

This exciting event takes place October 2-3, 2010 at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center’s Festival Grounds in Conroe. Other activities for the whole family include the Texas Parks and Wildlife "Outdoor Adventures" area, interactive sponsor expo areas and a fireworks show.

Advance tickets are $15 per day with proceeds benefiting Texas Parks and Wildlife's youth fishing programs. Buy your tickets now at H-E-B stores across Texas and Houston-area Academy Sports + Outdoors stores! Tickets can also be purchased online at www.toyotatexasbassclassic.com.

July Free Lures Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:09:00 +0000

Twice a month,www.SouthwestFishingGuides.com awards free lures & tackle to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech AND at the end of the year, one lucky subscriber will win an IM6 Hookhider Fishing Rod.

This month's free lures winner is Jesse M. from Eufaula, Oklahoma. Jesse will receive an assortment of lures & tackle from Lead Babies Slabs, SnapTail Lures, Alluring's Swimmer Babies, Maniac Custom Lures, Krappie Killer Jigs and our newest sponsor Haggerty Lures.

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & fishing tackle OR a new tackle box OR an IM6 graphite fishing rod? Sign Up Here!

iCast Best of Show Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 22:12:00 +0000

Las Vegas, NV - July 15, 2010 - ICAST 2010, the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, the world's largest sportfishing tradeshow, was held from July 14-16, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Over 7,000 representatives from the sportfishing industry, including more than 2,000 buyers and over 500 media representatives, are gathered to see the latest innovations in tackle, gear and apparel and network with the global sportfishing community. The sportfishing industry's premier trade event is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the industry's trade association, which is headquartered in Alexandria, Va.

This year, the 53rd year of ICAST, the New Product Showcase, the tradeshow's flagship event, was more competitive than ever. Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer, produced by ESPN Outdoors/BASS , 210 exhibiting companies entered 750 tackle products and accessories into the New Product Showcase. The product category with the most product submissions was the hard lure category.

2010 ICAST New Product Showcase Award Winners

Overall Best of Show - G.Loomis - NRX
Apparel - Frabill, Inc. - FXE Stormsuit
Combo - Ardent/Lamiglas - C400/XC704 Fishouflage Bass
Electronics - Lowrance-Navico - Lowrance Elite-5 DSI
Eyewear - Maui Jim Sunglasses - Guy Harvey Collection
Fishing Accessory - Adventure Products, Inc. - EGO S2 Slider Landing Net
Giftware - Boating Expressions, Inc. - Fishfenders
Kids Tackle - Pure Fishing - Pflueger-Spinning Combo-Apprentice
Line - Rapala - Sufix 832 Advanced Superline
Soft Lure - Koppers Fishing & Tackle Corporation - Live Target Hollow Body Frog
Hard Lure - Shimano American Corporation - Waxwing Sub-Surface Swimming Jig
Marine - Minn Kota-Johnson Outdoors, Inc. - Talon-Shallow Water Anchor
Freshwater Reel - Shimano American Corporation - Stella FE
Saltwater Reel - Shimano American Corporation - Trinidad A
Freshwater Rod - G.Loomis - NRX
Saltwater Rod - Shimano American Corporation - Terez
Tackle Management - HYI, Inc. - Openwater Tackle Backpack
Terminal Tackle - Sebile Innovative Fishing - Soft Weight System

Lake Ray Roberts Texas Fishing Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:50:00 +0000

Please welcome our newest Texas fishing guide Cliff Spindle. Cliff has 21 years experience fishing on Lake Ray Roberts (his "home" lake) and Lake Texoma (Texas side).

Cliff guides for crappie, bass, and white bass. Cliff's #1 goal as your fishing guide on Lake Ray Roberts or Lake Texoma is to see that you and your guest have a great time and catch as many fish as possible.

He will also teach you about the lake and the fishing patterns. You will also learn new techniques and tips that will make you a better fisherman on not only on these lakes but other Texas lakes too.

Book your next fishing adventure with Cliff by calling him at at 940-727-3493, visiting his website at www.SpindleGuideService.com, or emailing him at cliffspindle@yahoo.com.

June Free Lures Winners

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:54:00 +0000

Twice a month,www.SouthwestFishingGuides.com awards free lures & tackle to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech AND at the end of the year, one lucky subscriber will win an IM6 Hookhider Fishing Rod.

This month's free lures winners are Evan B. from Edmond, Oklahoma and Troy H from Enid, Oklahoma. Evan and Troy will receive an assortment of lures & tackle from Lead Babies Slabs, SnapTail Lures, Alluring's Swimmer Babies, Maniac Custom Lures, Krappie Killer Jigs and our newest sponsor Haggerty Lures.

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & fishing tackle OR a new tackle box OR an IM6 graphite fishing rod? Sign Up Here!

Cash Prizes for Top Wildlife Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:30:00 +0000

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is looking for photographers who have what it takes to make wow-worthy wildlife images.

The department’s annual wildlife calendar photo contest is accepting entries through July 9.

A top prize of $400 will be awarded to the photographer whose work is selected as “best in show.”

Twelve more first-place winners (one for each month of the year) will win $250. Winning entries will be published in a 2011 calendar showing off the diversity of Arizona’s wildlife. Prize money is funded through calendar sales.

May Free Lures Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:27:00 +0000

Twice a month,www.SouthwestFishingGuides.com awards free lures & tackle to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech AND at the end of the year, one lucky subscriber will win an IM6 Hookhider Fishing Rod.

This month's free lures winner is William S. from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John will receive an assortment of lures & tackle fromLead Babies Slabs, SnapTail Lures, Alluring's Swimmer Babies,Maniac Custom Lures, Krappie Killer Jigs and our newest sponsorHaggerty Lures.

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & fishing tackle OR a new tackle box OR an IM6 graphite fishing rod? Sign Up Here!

Lake Big Bear California Lodging

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:23:00 +0000

Regardless of what time of year you choose to visit Big Bear Lake, you will need nice, comfortable accommodations.

There are timeshares for rent throughout the city and directly on this snow-fed lake. Timeshares are generally condo- and apartment-style rentals, rather than just hotel rooms, so they afford more room and amenities.

If you're an outdoor enthusiast, Big Bear is a four-season vacation destination not to be missed – you'll hike the San Bernardino Mountains, fish, camp, ski or snowboard, depending on the season!

May Free Lures Winner

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:49:00 +0000

Twice a month,www.SouthwestFishingGuides.com awards free lures & tackle to lucky fishing report subscribers.

In addition, once a quarter a lucky subscriber will win an Original Readi-Lure tackle box from Tackle Tech AND at the end of the year, one lucky subscriber will win an IM6 Hookhider Fishing Rod.

This month's free lures winner is John B. from Tulsa, Oklahoma. John will receive an assortment of lures & tackle from Lead Babies Slabs,SnapTail Lures, Alluring's Swimmer Babies, Maniac Custom Lures, Krappie Killer Jigs and our newest sponsor Haggerty Lures.

Want a chance to win free fishing lures & fishing tackle OR a new tackle box OR an IM6 graphite fishing rod? Sign Up Here!

Lake Ray Roberts Fishing Guide

noreply@blogger.com (Doug Lay, Editor and Avid Fisherman) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:30:00 +0000

Fishing guide David Blair has discontinued fishing on Lake Murray in Oklahoma and is focusing exclusively on the huge bass at Lake Ray Roberts, south of Lake Texoma and north of Denton, Texas.

Give him a call to book your next fishing trip at 903-893-0309 or 903-821-0697.