Monday, April 26, 2010

News of the Week: 26 April 2010




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An Oklahoma City hatchery threatens to close its doors...Shorty Gunther gets profiled...talkin' fishing rods...what's better than fishing with friends?...a new book Blood Knots gets reviewed...Etowah is an angler's paradise...fishing is about being ready...Wisconsin is considering banning lead tackle...ESPN's ombudsman takes on the Interocean Task Force debate...sturgeon make a comeback...stripers on the brain...Sky Sports to air more angling shows...no more secret fishing spots...the art of making your own lures...it must be THE NEWS OF THE WEEK!

The Big Lead: Oklahoma City Fishing hatchery may close its door.


Newport Beach legend Shorty Gunther gets profiled.

Your big catch photo of the week.

Just talking 'bout fishin' rods.

Is there anything better than fishing with friends?

A review of the new book Blood Knots: On Fathers, Friendship & Fishing.

Why Etowah is becoming an angler's paradise.


Local writer catches 10 pound bass.

Fishing is about being ready.

Wisconsin is considering a ban on lead tackle (video news).

ESPN Ombudsman Don Ohlmeyer lucidly discusses ESPN's fishing controversy over coverage of the Interocean Task Force.

Sturgeon are making a stirring comeback...



One man has stripers on the brain.


Britain's Sky Sports to televise more fishing in the coming year.


Why there is no such thing as a secret spot for fishing anymore.

One outdoor writer gets sentimental...

Illinois angler lands monster 92-pound blue catfish.


A fishing rod addiction.

Why you should go camo for better trout.

Finishing With a Flourish: The art and craft of making your own lures.



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