Frisco Rod and Gun fishing report 2-20
A little windy and cool. The winds were from the north east at 10-20 mph and highs in the mid to upper 40’s. It’s been rough surf fishing this winter. I have nothing to report. No boats offshore today, very rough.
fishing Report 2/16
What a nice day. Sunny skies, light south east winds and highs in the mid to upper 50’s. No fish from the surf, but the weather is looking nice for the next few days. Offshore the bluefin tuna action was really good. A few blackfins caught too.
Fishing Report 2/18
What a warm day. Highs were in the low 60’s with mostly sunny skies and southwest winds 15-18 mph. No reports from the beach today, but I’m sure the puppy drum are still around with the warmer temps. Offshore fishing is still really good. Nice bluefins being caught, some over the 73 in limit. Those fish are in the 250 lb range and up
Fishing Report 2/19
Another warm sunny day. West winds 10-15 mph and highs in the low 60’s. Only some dogsharks from the surf. Offshore the bluefin action continues to be really good.
Frisco Rod and gun
252-995-5366
http://www.friscorodgun.com/about.html
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Capt Joe Shutes Bait and Tackle report, Atlantic Beach 2-17
Capt Joe Shutes Bait and Tackle
601-H Atlantic Beach Causeway
Atlantic Beach NC 28512
http://captjoes.com/
(252)240-2744
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oden’s dock fishing report 2-19
Boats are out today although its conditions are a tad windy.
Oden’s Dock
Hatteras NC
252-986-2555
http://www.breakwaterhatteras.com/
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Oregon Inlet fishing center report 2-20
by Korin
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Limits of stripers today! Great fishing hopefully there will be good off shore fishing tomorrow.
2-17-2011 FISHING REPORT
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Not a whole lot of striper action today. We weighed in two big bluefin tunas.A local, Hazel Basnight from Manteo caught a 245 lb bluefin. In the picture below is the 105 lb bluefin.
2-18-2011 FISHING REPORT
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Great striper fishing today. Lots of citations. William Taylor landed a 43 pounder, Joseph Noble had a 35 pound striper. Cole Gurley from Selma,N.C. had a 42 lb striper. Other citations where 36,42,37. We do have an offshore boat bring in a bluefin tuna.
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2-19-11
by Korin
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Another great day of fishing. Many Striper citations today. The largest Striper wieghed in today was a 54 pounder caught by Robin DuVal. A great day of offshore fishing that brought in catches of BLUEFIN AND YELLOWFIN TUNA!
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center
(252) 441-6301
http://www.oregon-inlet.com
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Second Stop of National Guard FLW College Southeast Division on Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (Feb. 16, 2011) – National Guard FLW College Fishing is headed to Lake Guntersville Feb. 26 for the second of four stops in the Southeast Division. Forty college teams will be competing for a top award of $ 10,000 to be split between the school and bass fishing club; $ 7,500 for bass club and $ 2,500 for their school.
National Guard pro Justin Lucas said the cold winter killed a good amount of Lake Guntersville’s grass, so finding the grass that’s left will be the key to the tournament.
“The College Fishing competitors are going to have to find the healthy grass,” said Lucas, who is from Guntersville. “They can fish only in the south end of the lake, so they’re going to have to find one or two key patches of grass that are healthier than anything else that’s down there.”
Anglers will take off from Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, Ala., at 7 a.m. Saturday. Weigh-in will be held at Lake Guntersville State Park beginning at 1:30 p.m. Takeoff and weigh-in are free and open to the public.
Schools competing in the Lake Guntersville tournament, which is hosted by the Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau, include:
Auburn University
Auburn University – Montgomery
Austin Peay
Bethel University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina
Columbus State University
Florida Gulf Coast
Freed-Hardeman University
Georgia College
Georgia Southern
Jacksonville State University
Kennesaw State University
Lagrange College
Lander University
Lipscomb University
Middle Tennessee State
Mississippi State
North Greenville
Seminole State College
South Alabama
South Carolina
Southern Mississippi
Southern Polytechnic
Tennessee Tech
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Treveca Nazarene University
UAB
UCF
University of Alabama
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Montevallo
University of Tennessee
USC Upstate
USF
UT – Chattanooga
UT – Martin
Valdosta State University
Young Harris College
The top five teams from each tournament will qualify for the regional championship where the first-place team wins $ 12,500 cash for their school and $ 12,500 cash and a Ranger 177TR bass boat with a 90 horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard wrapped in school colors for their fishing club. The top five teams from each regional tournament advance to the national championship where the first-place team wins $ 25,000 for their school and $ 50,000 cash and a Ranger 177TR bass boat with a 90 horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard wrapped in school colors for their fishing club.
College Fishing is free to enter and FLW Outdoors provides boats and drivers for each competing team along with travel allowances. All participants must be registered, full-time undergraduate students at a four-year college or university and members of a fishing club recognized by their college or university.
ABOUT FLW OUTDOORS
FLW Outdoors is the largest fishing tournament organization in the world offering anglers worldwide the opportunity to compete for millions over the course of 191 tournaments in 2011. FLW Outdoors has taken fishing mainstream with the world’s richest fantasy sports game, FLW Fantasy Fishing presented by Straight Talk, where competitors can play for free as well as sign up for Player’s Advantage to gain an edge. For more information about FLW Outdoors and FLW Fantasy Fishing, visit FLWOutdoors.com or FantasyFishing.com.
www.FLWOutdoors.com
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Chad Gay, Public Relations Manager, (270) 703-3346 or cgay@flwoutdoors.com
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VanDam’s $75,000 Amateur Big Bass Classic returns to Table Rock Lake
SPRINGFIELD, MO., January 18, 2011 — The Oakley Big Bass Tour presents the 2nd Annual Kevin VanDam Big Bass Classic, March 26th and 27th, 2011 at Big Cedar Lodge and Bent Hook Marina on Table Rock Lake. This open big bass tournament will offer amateur anglers the chance to compete for over $ 75,000 in cash and prizes during the 2-day event. The angler with the largest overall big bass of the tournament will take home a 2011 Nitro® Z9 powered by a Mercury® 250 horsepower motor and equipped with a Power Pole™ — a high-performance bass chasing package valued at $ 45,000.
The Kevin VanDam Big Bass Classic will be open to amateur anglers only. There will be seven hourly weigh-ins each day with thousands in hourly cash payouts and the overall largest fish of the event will earn the winner a fully rigged 2011 Nitro Z9 powered by Mercury guaranteed. The first 100 two day entrants to register online will receive a custom Oakley rod from Quantum.
Anglers may pre-register for this event online at www.oakleybigbass.com. Anglers may also register by phone, fax or mail. Additionally, on-site registration will be held at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield on Friday, March 25th from 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Anglers may pick up registration forms at Big Cedar Lodge, Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Marine locations. Anglers must check in Friday at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield to pick up tournament registration and information.
Kevin Van Dam’s appearance times and locations will be posted at Bass Pro Shops prior to the event. Oakley’s Rolling O Lab www.oakley.com/community/olab will be onsite at Bass Pro Shops for registration. There will be complimentary food and drink on Friday along with prize raffles and contests for those anglers touring the Rolling O Lab. Saturday and Sunday’s weigh-ins will take place at the Toyota Main Stage at Bent Hook Marina on Table Rock Lake. The public is welcome at the live weigh-ins from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. After the weigh-ins there will be angler and attendee hospitality activities from 3:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. each day. For more information on Table Rock Lake visit http://www.visittablerocklake.org/
“We are thrilled to be back on Table Rock Lake for a second year,” says Louis Wellen with Oakley Sports Marketing. “Our partnerships with Bass Pro Shops and Kevin VanDam have allowed us to create one of the most unique amateur tournament events in the nation,” added Wellen.
Sponsors of the 2011 Kevin VanDam Big Bass Classic include: Oakley, Bass Pro Shops, Tracker Marine, Nitro Performance Bass Boats, Toyota Trucks, Mercury Marine, TroKar Hooks, Lake Fork Trophy Lures, MotorGuide, Quantum, Power-Pole, Vitamin Water Zero, Powerade Zero, Sony, Big Cedar Lodge, KTTS 94.7, and Central Pro-Am. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the March of Dimes.
About the Oakley Big Bass Tour:
The Oakley Big Bass Tour is a premier big bass tournament series open to all amateur anglers. We provide anglers of all skill levels with an exciting tournament format and event experience on some of the nations best bass fisheries. Established in 2007 our tour is focused on the promotion of bass fishing and bass conservation at the grass roots level through our tournament events. Our founders and event staff have over a decade of experience organizing and hosting bass fishing tournament events. The 2011 Oakley Big Bass Tour will feature the following tournament events: Lake Conroe Big Bass Classic, Kevin VanDam Big Bass Classic, Jamie McMurray’s Carolina Big Bass Classic, Blue Ridge Big Bass Classic, Kelly Jordon Big Bass Classic and the Gerald Swindle Big Bass Classic. For more information regarding tour events please visit www.oakleybigbass.com or call (877) 958-TOUR (8687).
About Oakley:
Headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is a worldwide leader in performance optics including premium sunglasses, goggles and prescription eyewear. Oakley’s HD Polarized fishing specific sunglasses are the cornerstones of optical superiority creating an optical force field around your eyes by protecting them from harsh glare without compromising the clarity of your outlook on the water. For more information visit www.oakley.com/sports/fishing.
Media Contact
Mark Jones, Mark@OakleyBigBass.com
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WILEY X, INC. INTRODUCES NEW- POLARIZED EYEWEAR MODELS
All outdoor enthusiasts benefit from the clearer view and glare reduction provided by polarized eye protection, especially while on the water. That’s why Wiley X® Eyewear, a world leader in the research, development and marketing of protective eyewear to the civilian, military and law enforcement markets, recently announced its new-for-2009 polarized eyewear models. Wiley X is well-known for its popular, advanced Filter 8™ lens technology, so these new polarized additions to its Climate Control™, Active™ and Street Series™ lines are a logical extension of these fashion-forward, high performance models.
New-for-2009 Climate Control Series models include the Wiley X Jake™ (CCJAK06), polarized emerald mirror over amber tint lenses with gloss black frames – specially designed to amplify color contrast and deliver high visual definition with distinct colors and crisp acuity in all light conditions for superior vision performance. With 13% light transmission, Wiley X’s polarized emerald green mirror lenses with amber tint are ideal for all-day use in the sun, without compromising bright vision. Also new-for-2009, are the Wiley X Blink™ 558 sunglasses, featuring polarized silver flash lenses with aluminum gloss frames and the popular Wiley X AirRage™ 698 sunglasses, featuring a new look with polarized blue mirror over universal grey tint lenses and gloss black frames.
For all enthusiasts on the water with a need for speed and superior eye protection, Wiley X’s Climate Control Series glasses save eyes from being buffeted by wind, dust, dirt, debris and spray that can whip through the sides of conventional sunglasses while speeding across the open water. This innovative and attractive eyewear system includes a patented, removable, symmetrically vented Facial Cavity Seal™ that locks securely into place on the lightweight, yet durable frames – creating a polarization amplifier. The wearer’s eyes will stay safe and free from irritation in their own climatically controlled cocoon, offering the ultimate in protection from even the most extreme outdoor elements.
The Wiley X Active Series features proven eight-layer impact resistant lenses that provide 100-percent UVA and UVB protection, reducing glare and improving the definition of contrast, contour and shadow in any outdoor environment. The wrap-around style and wide temples help the new Wiley X Active Series sunglasses fit snugly, yet comfortably, and minimize intrusion of peripheral or reflected light. Wiley X will also be launching its extremely popular frame, the Wiley X P-17™, with the latest in new polarization technology: polarized emerald mirror over amber tint lenses.
Combining edgy design, classic characteristics and serious, battle-proven protection, these Wiley X lines feature the company’s proven High Velocity Protection (HVP™) Selenite™ Polycarbonate lenses – the same type widely used to protect our troops. And new for 2009, Wiley X will be combining its most popular sight fishing lens, polarized bronze brown, with the gloss black Revolvr™ frame (SSREV5), creating a total package of both form and function. Also new to the Wiley X Street Series in 2009 is the majestic Wiley X Reign™ (SSREI01), available with polarized silver flash lenses and gloss black frame.
A long-awaited addition to the Wiley X Women’s Street Series™, includes polarized versions of the popular Women’s Street Series models Lacey™ (SSLAC04), polarized bronze brown lenses with cotton candy frame, and Ashley™ (SSASH04), polarized smoke lenses with gloss black frame.
All innovative eyewear products from Wiley X are ANSI certified – far exceeding ANSI Z87.1 and ANSI Z80.3 safety and optical standards – enabling the user to not only see better but also provide the ultimate in protection. With the exception of only a few models, all Wiley X lenses are Rx prescription ready.
For more information on the new for 2009 Wiley X models, or the company’s full line of high-performance sunglasses for outdoor and urban activities, contact Wiley X, Inc. at 7491 Longard Road, Livermore, CA 94551 • Telephone: (800) 776-7842 • Or www.wileyx.com.
Media Contact
Bear EMG (805) 371-7950
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Zona Hooks Up With G.Loomis Rods, Shimano Reels, Powerpro Braid
IRVINE, California- He says it’s an awesome opportunity to partner up with the company behind the rods and reels he’s been using most of his fishing life. Bassmaster television host and host of his own show on the Outdoor Channel, noted angler Mark Zona is now using G.Loomis rods, Shimano reels and PowerPro braid in all his fishing adventures, announces Chris Hess, marketing manager for Shimano American Corp.’s fishing tackle division.
“And while Mark is excited to be involved with all our fishing brands, we couldn’t be more pleased having him on the water, on the air and at events getting folks excited about fishing for smallmouth and largemouth bass,” Hess said. “We look forward to his input on all our G.Loomis, Shimano and PowerPro tackle – both from his own experiences and from the interaction he has with bass anglers nationwide.”
Zona notes that he learned how to use baitcasting reels with Shimano Bantam and Black Magnum reels, and “I cut my teeth on G.Loomis rods from knowing and fishing with their reps – who all seem to be great bass anglers – in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana,” Mark said. “And as much fun as I have filming my TV show, I’m very adamant and serious about catching fish – let me just say my G.Loomis rods and Shimano reels provide with me with a comfort level that helps me sleep better at night!”
A key point for wanting to be involved with G.Loomis and Shimano are the people at the company. “Everyone I have meet, from the company president, product development guys, marketing staff, you name it, they are all avid anglers,” said Zona. “They are out on the water, fishing hard, learning and experimenting with new techniques – it’s really a culture with that company – and one I want to be involved with.”
Zona is using NRX bass rods from G.Loomis, teaming them up with Shimano Core baitcasting reels and Stradic Ci4 spinning reels – spooled of course with PowerPro braided line. He entertains anglers – and teaches a few things – every Friday night on ‘Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show’ airing at 8pm EST on the Outdoor Channel.
Media Contact
Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show — www.markzona.com
Shimano rods, reel, gear — fish.shimano.com
G.Loomis rods — www.gloomis.com
PowerPro braided fishing line — www.powerpro.com
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WFN: World Fishing Network Launches Search For America’s Ultimate Fishing Town Presented By Eagle Claw
DENVER, CO. – Ask any angler across the USA the best place to fish and most of them will tell you about a hidden gem right in their own backyard. WFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network, is posing that question to anglers through a nationwide contest and awarding a $ 25,000 prize and more to the community selected as WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town USA.
Beginning on March 1, WFN is accepting nominations from anglers across America who feel that they fish in WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town USA. In addition to the national recognition of being named WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town USA and a $ 25,000 donation to be used towards fishing-related cause(s), the town will also receive 10 WaveSpin Reels plus a tourism boost when they are featured on a 30-minute show on WFN about fishing in their town.
The promotion is being supported by Eagle Claw, proud manufacturers of fishing gear and tackle in the USA since 1925, and WaveSpin Reels, the only reel with a tangle-free guarantee. Charter Communications is supporting the contest through multiple marketing tactics, as well as on-air, including a free preview of WFN for the month of March in the Northwest region. In addition, Knology will promote WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town USA in four key markets (Sioux Falls, Iowa; Charleston, S.C.; Panama City, Fla.; and Pinellas Park, Fla.) and run a free preview of WFN in all Knology markets for the month of March. AT&T u-verse will be supporting the contest by broadcasting promo spots on their barker channel.
“No matter if they love to fish in a small rural community or a tourist mecca, we encourage everyone to nominate their favorite fishing spot,” said Shauna Gosevitz, Senior Director of Marketing for WFN. “This promotion gives us, and the participating towns, a great opportunity to profile the places where people love to fish all across the USA. We look forward to hearing their stories and letting the people choose WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town USA.”
Last year, when WFN ran a similar promotion in Canada, the tiny fishing village of Port Alberni, B.C., with a population of just 18,000, earned the title of WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town Canada because of their world-class salmon fishing and overwhelming community support. The result, according to the community’s tourism board, has been millions of dollars in free publicity and an immediate economic boom in tourism.
Baseball Hall of Famer and avid angler Mike Schmidt, who hit 548 home runs during a remarkable 18-year career, admits that he has probably reeled in more fish than that since his retirement. Schmidt will serve as the national spokesperson for the promotion, appearing in promotional spots and conducting a media tour to encourage anglers to nominate and vote for their ultimate fishing town.
“When I played baseball I certainly enjoyed being on the road, but there was nothing like my home ballpark,” said Schmidt. “Similarly, I love to fish all over the world, but nothing compares to my favorite fishing spots.”
How to Nominate Your Ultimate Fishing Town:
People can nominate their town between March 1-April 8, 2011by visiting www.wfnfishingtown.com. Nominations may include photos, videos and essays about why any town should be WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town USA. If a town is already nominated, people are encouraged to add to the nomination with additional photos, videos and essays.
For the preliminary round of voting, WFN divided the United States into seven voting regions: PACIFIC: Alaska, Hawaii,Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada; ROCKIES: Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Colorado; SOUTHWEST: New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana; MIDWEST: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana; NORTHEAST: Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, District of Columbia;SOUTHEAST: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama; FLORIDA: State of Florida.
Following the March 1 – April 8 nomination period, the first round of public voting will be open from April 12 – May 3. To help spread the word and encourage voting, WFN will provide a variety of social media tools at the website, www.wfnfishingtown.com. The 20 finalists, comprised of the two entries in each of the seven regions with the highest vote totals plus six “wild card” entrants, will advance to the final round of voting from May 10 – 31. The results will be announced in June at a ceremony in the winning community emceed by a WFN personality.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN’s wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world’s top anglers, the Network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including; Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi, Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk, Lost Lake, The Lodge and Getting School’d with JP DeRose. The beauty of WFN’s programming is available in 100 percent stunning High Definition. WFN’s multimedia platform includes a mobile portal, WFN Fishing Log (fishing app for the iPhone and iPad) and a robust fishing website, www.WorldFishingNetwork.com.
Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors including: DISH Network, Comcast, Charter, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS and more. For more information, visit www.WorldFishingNetwork.com.
Media Contact
Doug Drotman – WFN (631-462-1198 or doug@drotmanpr.com)
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ONLY DAYS LEFT TO BID ON BULLY BUGGER #1
WASHINGTON – One lucky winner has only a few days left to bid on “Bully Bugger #1,” the first in a limited edition of commemorative flies designed by renowned tyer Craig Mathews to help the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership celebrate 150 years of Theodore Roosevelt’s conservation legacy.
The red, white and blue Bully Bugger is a new twist on the timeless Woolly Bugger pattern. It not only shares Roosevelt’s unique American spirit. It also shares his prescription – the Bully Bugger is bedecked in Roosevelt’s trademark spectacles.
“Throughout his life, Roosevelt hunted way more than he fished,” Mathews says, “but things might have been different if he’d had this fly. When approached by the TRCP to help them celebrate the 150th year of Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy, I set out to tie a fly that the old Rough Rider himself would give his highest compliment — ‘Bully!’ So I started with a stout saltwater hook and the rest, as they say, is history.”
“Throughout his life, T.R. hunted way more than he fished,” says TRCP President and CEO George Cooper, “but things might have been different if he’d had the Bully Bugger. It evokes the same patriotism that T.R. exuded, and they’ve got similar flair.”
Bidding for Bully Bugger #1 has surpassed $ 250. Flies #2 through 150 are available at www.trcp.org for $ 150. Each will come custom-mounted in a hand-made shadowbox.
All proceeds from the auction and sale of the bully Bugger will be used to extend the TRCP mission of guaranteeing all Americans quality places to hunt and fish.
Inspired by the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the TRCP is a coalition of organizations and grassroots partners working together to preserve the traditions of hunting and fishing.
Media Contact
Tim Zink (202) 654-4625 or tzink@trcp.org
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