Former Deer Lake resident fined for illegal fishing (The Western Star)A former Deer Lake resident is returning to British Columbia a little lighter in the wallet. Dwayne Sparkes, visiting his hometown from Dawson Creek, spent a day like so many compatriot Newfoundlanders do ? fishing on the Humber River.
Mr. Beane touting Greys fly fishing tackle (Kingsport Times-News)Recently got to spend a few minutes at Fly Shop of Tennessee talking to Crosby Beane, a representative of Hardy North America. Hardy, of course, is the high-end rod and reel brand from the UK (got to play with a Hardy reel for a wee bit. Silky smooth).
Another fishing season, another slow beginning (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)Star-Herald Editor Steve Frederick caught this 18-inch bass from Walgren Lake near Hay Springs earlier this spring. Every winter I sit in my basement Man Cave, bored stiff and waiting out the freezing temperatures, and vow that I?ll do more fishing as soon as the weather permits.
Fishing event set for June 6 (The Fayetteville Observer)Kids can fish for free and cast for prizes during a Youth Fishing event scheduled for June 6 at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center. The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center at 7489 Raeford Road.
Fly-fishing ranch to open (Sonoma Index-Tribune)Local fly-fishers are anxiously awaiting the opening of the Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters new retail store here sometime very soon (possibly within two weeks). The shop will be located at their new "Leland Fly Fishing Ranch" on Arnold Drive just south of the Schellville Airport.