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Proposed Flatfish Rules Could Take a Bite Out of State Fishing Industry (RedNova)By LEE TOLLIVER BY lee tolliver THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT Tom Michaels was loving the steady ringing of his cash register. It's striped bass season in Virginia , and business at his Virginia Beach bait and tackle shop was booming.

Maintaining your fishing gear (Sierra Sun)Each time I go out to Pyramid Lake in Nevada, I am reminded that you need to take a few precautions regarding your fishing gear.

Warm weather continues to limit ice fishing (Appleton Post-Crescent)WOODRUFF - Think spring. Until recent cold temperatures descended from Canada, those words were being heeded by a surprising number of central Wisconsin ice anglers considering it is only mid-January.

Recreational saltwater fishing license now required (Outer Banks Sentinel)After a 10-year contentious debate, the recreational saltwater fishing license became reality on Jan. 1. Thus far, license-sellers say sales are brisk.

Best fishing tackle now is your eyes, polarized glasses (Asbury Park Press)Freshwater fishing is a pursuit full of constant observation. Our rivers, lakes and streams are not miles deep like the ocean, and often run clear and cold.

FISHING CALENDAR (Asbury Park Press)NOW-DEC. 31: Scott's Bait & Tackle's striped bass contest. Yearly contest, with bonuses for biggest fish of the month. Check with the shop, at 57 Main St., Bradley Beach, for more details. (732) 988-6450.