Category: Fishing

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Rising Water Levels in the Great Lakes

6/30/2022 - By bridgemi.com New research into Great Lakes water levels looks farther into the future to predict how much climate change will increase lake levels in four of the five Great Lakes. The predictions for the levels between now and 2050 show average increases from 2010-2019 levels of Lake Superior rising… SEE MORE

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Melting Arctic Ice Could Yield New Trade Routes

6/27/2022 - By Science Daily. Melting ice in the Arctic Ocean could yield new trade routes in international waters, reducing the shipping industry's carbon footprint and weakening Russia's control over trade routes through the Arctic, a study found. With climate change rapidly warming the world's oceans, the future of the Arctic Ocean… SEE MORE

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Four Fundamentals of Successful Fishing

6/26/2022 - By Harold Blaisdell. Here are tried-and-true fishing tips from an expert fisherman. Think of this as the “four fundamentals” of fishing—from when to fish to how to use the right bait for the right fish. A fishing rod is a stick with a hook on one end and a fool on… SEE MORE

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Florida Surpasses One Million Recreational Boaters

6/25/2022 - More than 1 million recreational boats are registered in Florida, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The agency announced Friday that the number had been surpassed, with the most vessel registrations in Miami-Dade County, with 74,622, followed by Pinellas County, with 53,867; Lee County, with 50,304; Broward… SEE MORE

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Sharks: New Wildlife in Town?

6/25/2022 - By Warren Cornwall. While many land-based predators such as wolves avoid cities, scientists tracking sharks in Florida's Biscayne Bay found the fish spent just as much time near Miami as away from it. Certain kinds of wildlife are notorious for thriving in urban settings. Think rats, rock pigeons and even… SEE MORE

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Project Seeks Reasons for Lake Whitefish Decline

6/25/2022 - By David Fitch. Lake whitefish or dikameg is a species native to the Great Lakes and has been culturally important to the people of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) since time immemorial. But in recent years, fish harvesters from the SON who rely on dikameg as a source of food… SEE MORE

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Love Fishing? Myrtle Beach Is For You

6/25/2022 - By visitmyrtlebeach.com. From Deep-Sea Fishing To Pier Fishing To Beach Fishing, The Myrtle Beach Area Has A Number Of Great Places To Catch Dinner Or Just Head Out For A Relaxing Day On The Seas. When people talk about Myrtle Beach fishing, they're usually referring to saltwater fishing. After all, we have… SEE MORE

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Best Fourth of July Fishing Destinations in the US

6/24/2022 - By Vuk. Everyone knows what a good old-fashioned Independence Day celebration looks like – parades, get-togethers, barbecues, and a lot of fireworks. Should you add fishing to this list? We certainly think so! After all, what better way to celebrate the spirit of this holiday than to enjoy the same… SEE MORE

Celebrate National Fishing Month

6/23/2022 - By Nationaltoday.com. National Fishing Month begins on July 24 and doesn’t end until August 30 each year. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy fishing, a practice that has existed since the dawn of human civilization. If you fish as a pastime or profession, you should know that… SEE MORE

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Blue Pike: Long Gone But Not Forgotten

6/16/2022 - By James Proffitt. One of the last known (and most famous) blue pike was landed by hook and line in 1962. In 1983, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared the blue pike extinct. Yet, nearly 40 years later, the population remains robust and healthy – in the hearts and… SEE MORE

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