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May 19, 2011

MN: Results mixed for walleye anglers on opening weekend Issue: 20

Big Six LAKE MILLE LACS East – Lindy Rigs and leeches are turning walleyes on the north-end sand in 19 feet. The 12- to 18-foot rocks, shoreline breaks, and rock reefs also are holding walleyes. Leeches under floats or on rigs and even crankbaits have triggered walleyes. The water remained relatively cool earlier this week so […]

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MN: Opener walleyes bite well despite weather

Bemidji, Minn. – The number of walleyes Minnesotans caught on opening day depended on their willingness to take serious abuse from Mother Nature. A steady 35-mile-per-hour northeast wind, finger-numbing temperatures, and rain took its toll on anglers eager to start the walleye season across the state. Some of those who battled the weather found success,

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WI: Clean Water Act ‘guidance’ could restore wetland, stream protections

Washington – Federal Clean Water Act guidance offered by the Environmental Protection Agency recently has reopened a fissure between those hoping to strengthen protections for streams and wetlands, and others who say the guidance will slow development and infringe on property rights. A 60-day comment period on the proposal expires July 1. “Healthy rivers and

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WI: Anglers revel in great fishing action on season opener Issue: 10

ASHLAND AREA Lake Superior weather has been rough, but spring shallow-water trolling is going on right now. Trollers have been getting out when the weather lets them. Catch reports have been fair to good, depending on the day and where you’re fishing. The fish are spread out now; it’s been mainly cohos and browns, with

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WI: Trollers must now carry wire cutters if using downriggers

Madison – Starting May 15, anglers trolling with downriggers on Wisconsin’s Great Lakes waters must have wire clippers on board that can cut their downrigger cables should they get tangled in commercial fishing trap nets or other obstructions below the water’s surface. The requirement is part of an emergency rule adopted late last month by

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NY: Calendar of Events Issue: 10

Season Dates May 22: Black sea bass season opens May 24: Scup (porgy) season opens May 30: Winter flounder season closes May 31: Spring gobbler season closes June 8: Scup (porgy) season opens (licensed party/charter boats) June 17: Catch-and-release bass season closes June 18: Bass season opens (statewide, general regulations) June 18: Muskellunge season opens (statewide, general regulations) June 25-26: New York Free

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