Anglers Have Big Impact on Fish Numbers -- Study
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Recreational anglers may be responsible for landing nearly 25 percent of over-fished salt water species caught off US coasts, a study released on Thursday suggests.
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US scientists have pinpointed a new set of predators responsible for dwindling fish stocks - people who fish for fun. They report online in the journal Science today that recreational fishermen catch almost
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This week's rundown of fishing reports from around the region: Area A : In the freshwater areas, largemouth and smallmouth bass are off their beds, but remain in a post-spawning pattern. To the north, there are high water levels and the temps are good. Trolling is working well for trout and salmon in the Saco River, Pittsford, N.H., and Rangeley ...
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By Mark Taylor, The Roanoke Times, Va.  Sep. 17--Standing high on the bank of the river, the burly young fisherman scanned the clear pool below, and smiled when he saw the half-dozen steelhead finning in the current.
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By Doug Pike, Houston Chronicle  Dec. 19--Winter coastal-fishing strategies are as dependent on water temperature as on any other factors. To catch more trout and reds now, keep one eye on the wind, one on the tide and another on the thermometer.
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By Kevin Miller, Bangor Daily News, Maine  Feb. 21--AUGUSTA -- Fishermen squared off against fishermen Tuesday over a proposal to ban several types of live bait that some anglers say could harm Maine's brook trout and other sport fish populations.
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By Scott Richardson;srichardson@pantagraph.com  A preliminary look at the 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation in the midst of Free Fishing Days in Illinois offers mixed news.
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More than 40% of world's oceans heavily affected by fishing, climate change and pollution, study finds
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By Lindsay Schoon, Journal Star, Peoria, Ill.  Feb. 18--EAST PEORIA -- Flexible rubber tackle, full of glitter and  shining in its neon glory, looked ready to lure in a big fish.    Instead, it seemed, a crowd of boating and fishing fans were reeled in  Saturday.
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A form of intersex fish, which have both male and female traits, were found more often by researchers in areas with more farming and population density, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Biologists are checking the diversity of fish in the Lower Salt River and reservoir lakes.
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By Rachana Rathi, The Hartford Courant, Conn.  Sep. 16--The state Department of Environmental Protection says it has a way to help local fishermen catch more large trout. The fishermen say no thanks.
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Catches of dwindling U.S. marine fish stocks by recreational anglers now rival those of commercial fisheries, claims a new report.
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Size matters in the science of sexual attraction -- especially if you are a fish.
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According to a report just released from Environmental Protection Agency, one of every three lakes in the United States and nearly one-quarter of the nation&#39;s rivers contain enough pollution that people should limit or avoid eating fish caught there.
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Casual fishermen reel in nearly a quarter of the catch of overfished saltwater species, a much higher share than previously thought, researchers report in a new study.
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The reason why sport fishing lures so many fishermen, I believe, is the wonderful feeling of anticipation that settles in your mind before making  the trip to the lake.  Most fishermen are born optimists and just thinking about the trip is a joy.