Govt says no to fishing tackle tax (The West Australian)The federal government has categorically ruled out taxing recreational fishing tackle. The government has given almost $200,000 to peak fishing lobby group RecFish Australia to investigate ways of making recreational fishing self-sustaining.
Flood tide fishing is a Northeast Florida sport (The Florida Times-Union)This is one of the best times of the year for the angler who enjoys redfishing. Flood tide fishing basically only occurs in Northeast Florida. This time of year we experience abnormally high tides which flood the marsh grasses. This gives the redfish access to areas where they normally don't forage for food.
Labor Day: a labor of love (Baytown Sun)Winds too light to move a bait camp flag and a calm, green surf is enough to get any angler revved up to go fishing. I lay in bed at night thinking how fortunate I am to live so close to the water and how often I get to watch a trout crush a topwater on a placid bay.