2 October 2008 PADDLENEWS: The Weekly Newsletter of Paddling.net
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PAGE 2 HEADLINES
• Arson destroys canoes, kayaks in community
• Manhattan kayak race stopped after river pileup
• Calusa Blueway event starts Oct. 25
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Shirt Special Extended for Four Final Days!
Shirt Special Consider this the Final Four - the final four days of the “Buy 2, Get 1 Free” shirt special that is… If you’ve been in a cave for the last few weeks, here’s how it works: pick up any 3 long sleeve or short sleeve shirts, fleece, or polo shirts in the Paddling.net store and only pay for two. There are over 40 designs to choose from, so pick your three favorites out now before the Final Four is no more!
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Guidelines - What Seat is Best for You?
Jerry White is paddling again but with his recent back surgery, he’s much more aware of kayak fishing in comfort. This month, he’s looking for the perfect kayak angler seat, and in his search he’s found the options are mind boggling. Read about his quest as he breaks down his seat search into categories and looks for your input as to what makes a good seat.
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Last week, I wrote about the many different hunting and fishing seasons that are opening in September. The Early September Canada Goose season and the dove season both open with promising outlooks on September 1st. The hook and line lake sturgeon season opens on September 6th on the Wisconsin River from below the dam at Wisconsin Dells to and below the dam at Prairie du Sac. This includes all of Lake Wisconsin and all of the river’s waters downstream from the Dells Dam This year, due to over-harvesting below both dams, has resulted in a shorter season that closes September 30thwith a minimum size of 60 inches for these prehistoric fish. The limit is 1 lake sturgeon per season. Check last week’s column for more sturgeon fishing suggestions, dove tactics, and tips for the Early Canada Goose season. Continue Reading »
TODAY’S FEATURE Like Fishing? You’ll Love Kayak Fishing
The last decade has seen a dramatic growth in fishing from a kayak. While fishing in general has been stable or even shown some decline, kayak fishing is showing double digit growth in the United States and around the world. The kayak has long been a way of transportation and gaining access to out of the way fishing locations, it now has gained popularity by those who want some exercise while enjoying the “up-closeness” of fishing at the water’s level.
Kayak fishing has been around for years, but it was concentrated in states that border oceans like Florida, Texas, and California. Worldwide, the sport has also seen great growth in countries like Australia and South Africa. But in recent years, kayak fishing has boomed most anywhere that that is water and people who like to fish. I’ve seen anglers fishing from kayaks in the Great Lakes and in small farm ponds scattered across the Midwest. You name the body of water and someone is now fishing there from a kayak! Continue Reading »
