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The 10 Best Fishing Tackle Bags To Keep Your Gear Organized

7/6/2023

Nowadays, there is no shortage of tackle options anglers have at their disposal. From big swim baits and colorful jigs to terminal tackle and everything in between...staying organized is paramount to a successful and efficient day on the water. In this article, we're going to take a look at 10… SEE MORE

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Have a Fishing Question? Our Expert Answers Them

7/6/2023

Your Fishing Questions Answered Each month readers of USharbors.com send in fishing-related questions for our fishing expert, Adam Young. Have a question? Submit it here.  Question: I'm a beginner and know absolutely nothing about fishing...how to set up a rig for bluefish, what the name of things is, how deep… SEE MORE

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Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act: A lifeline for coastal fishing communities

7/3/2023

By Carli Stewart. In an effort to provide fishermen on opposite coasts with the relief they need, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Angus King, I-Maine, have introduced bipartisan legislation to expand financial support to America’s fishing communities. The effort reinforces coast-to-coast connections, as the State of Maine and Alaska… SEE MORE

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Deceased dolphin as a result of domoic acid poisoning. Credit: Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute by NOAA

Toxic Algal Bloom Suspected in Dolphin and Sea Lion Deaths in Southern California

6/27/2023

By fisheries.noaa.gov. The rapid growth of harmful algae along parts of the Southern California Coast is believed to have killed hundreds of California sea lions and close to 60 dolphins in the first weeks of June. The Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute has fielded more than 1,000 reports of sick and… SEE MORE

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NOAA forecasts below-average summer 'dead zone' in Gulf of Mexico

6/26/2023

By noaa.gov. Low oxygen conditions expected to impact 4,155 square mile area NOAA is forecasting a summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico that will cover approximately 4,155 square miles, making it below the 5,364 square mile average over the 36-year history of dead zone measurements in the region.… SEE MORE

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Once certified, the 15.3 pound summer flounder will be the Connecticut state record. Courtesy Hillyer’s Tackle Shop

New Connecticut Record Fluke

6/25/2023

By saltwatersportsman.com. A dedicated fluke junkie’s attention to detail was rewarded with a pending 15.3-pound state record summer flounder. Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. “Everyone can fish for fluke,” is… SEE MORE

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17 Practical Gifts For Boat Owners: Guaranteed To Make Waves

6/22/2023

Gifts Boat Owners Will Love! It's time to enjoy long days, warm weather, and time spent out on the boat. Whether you are an angler, sailor, pleasure boater, or just along for the ride...I've hand-picked a list of 17 practical and useful gifts for boat owners. From handy gadgets to… SEE MORE

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Federal Appeals Court Rules for Maine Lobstermen on Right Whales

6/20/2023

By Chris Chase in Northeast AU.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled in favor of Maine lobstermen in ordering the National Marine Fisheries Service to vacate a 2021 biological opinion regarding North Atlantic right whales that led to more stringent rules being implemented for lobster… SEE MORE

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Ring the ‘Fish Doorbell’: a Unique Way to Help Fish Migrate

6/19/2023

By atlasobscura.com. Utrecht’s Fish Doorbell has helped thousands of fish swim upstream to reproduce. Retired Software Distributor Daan Van Rooijen grew up fishing in the ponds and canals of Amsterdam, catching his first fish at the age of five. So, when he recently glimpsed a very large, rare Wels catfish… SEE MORE

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Fishing In Daytona Beach, FL

6/5/2023

By Adam Young, Our US Harbors Fishing Expert About The Region Daytona Beach may be known for its famed raceway or as a popular spring break destination, but don't let that overshadow the fantastic fishing in the region. Situated on the east coast of central Florida, Daytona Beach and the… SEE MORE

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Preparing for the Worst with a Kelp Seed Bank

6/3/2023

By Natalia Mesa. In Washington State, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s new preservation facility offers a back-up plan for an uncertain future. Kelp is common along temperate shorelines around the world. For millennia, this large brown algae has been vital to coastal Indigenous peoples. In Washington State and British Columbia, kelp… SEE MORE

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The 5 Best Home Weather Stations For Boating & Fishing

5/25/2023

We've all been there…you wake up early for a fun day on the water, only to realize the weatherman got it all wrong. Instead of sunny skies and calm winds, it's blowing 20 mph with scattered rain. Bummer! Well, no one ever said predicting the weather was an easy job.… SEE MORE

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