Posts Tagged ‘fishing gear’

Reinhart Pond: Free Fishing!

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Youngsters, grab your fishing gear! The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) invites you to its free youth fishing event on Saturday, May 2 at Reinhart Pond in Grant Pass from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  

As a part of ODFW’s Youth Angling Enhancement Program, the event is co-sponsored by Crater Bass Club and ODFW, who will provide staff, fishing equipment, and angling instruction. ODFW says they are stocking 600 legal-sized rainbow trout especially for this event.

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Washington: Fish!

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

It’s a calm, quiet morning, and you’re sitting on the shore with pole in hand. Your fishing gear is resting on one side, your lunch on the other. All is peaceful and well. A mere two minutes later, you’re up on your feet, heart pounding, and you’re grinning with pride at one the most beautiful rainbow trouts you’ve ever seen.

Quite the exciting experience, I’d say. And with dozens of trout-stocked lakes in eastern Washington open to fishing tomorrow (March 1), here’s your chance to live it.

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Sturgeon Season Opens New Year’s Day

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced that fishing season for Columbia River white sturgeon will open New Year’s Day.  WDFW says that rules similar to those in 2008 will apply but with tighter catch limits below Bonneville Dam.

Fishery managers from Washington and Oregon said that in order to compensate for high harvest levels in 2008, catch limits will be 2,000 fish less in the lower Columbia River and adjoining tributaries in 2009. According to WDFW, the new catch limits were adopted following a decision by the fish and wildlife commissions of both states to extend the management agreement for 2006-08 through 2009.

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Preparing For a Fishing Trip

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Do you have a fishing pole?  How about a good real?  Whether you are fishing in the summer or in the winter, certain fishing gear is necessary to possess. 

Everyone knows in order to fish you need to have a good rod and reel.  While very similar, there are differences in the type of rod and reel you would need to purchase.  Rod and reels come in various weights, lengths, and construction materials. These differences matter depending on what kind of fishing you will be doing – ocean fishing, fly fishing, fishing with children, etc. To learn more about these differences, visit your local sporting goods store or an online fishing magazine.

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Should You Buy Outdoor Gear Online?

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

With so many products now available on the internet, deciding whether or not to purchase your camping, hunting or fishing gear online may be an easy decision for you.  If your previous experiences with online purchases have been positive ones, you probably won’t hesitate to order your new tackle from an online source.  If you haven’t had good results in the past, you may hesitate to trust another online dealer. 

When seeking out outdoor equipment online, it’s important to choose a dealer that has name recognition.  Brand names are helpful so that you can do true price comparisons between dealers.  A web site that has live chat with knowledgeable and courteous customer service representatives will allow your questions to be answered in a timely manner. 

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