gengberg November 19th, 2008
The annual “Salmon Sunday” event was held yesterday at Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire. It’s fascinating - the wildlife biologists explain their role and show how fish produce eggs and fertilize them. It’s something everyone should see (especially kids). So, I put together a short documentary and I thought you would be interested to see it.
Here’s a link to the “Salmon Sunday” video on YouTube (~6 minutes):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-RYSgPnqlY
Hint: click the “watch in high quality” link below the bottom right of the player for a better experience.
Please leave a comment or vote on the video to let me know how you like it. Also, please share this with your friends - the wildlife biologists in every state do great work and it would be good if more people knew about it!
Tight lines,
Joe Pych
Founder
Hooked-in Fishing Reports
http://www.hooked-in.com/
gengberg September 12th, 2008
This is the Outdoor Horizons radio show from 9-6-08. The show can be heard live on Saturdays mornings at 8:00 AM on WTDY 1670 AM if you’re within a 75 mile radius of Madison, Wisconsin. the shows are also archived on wtdy.com and this web site.
This week’s show features an interview that I did with great Lakes Captain Andy Carrao of We’ll Sea Charters out of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Simmons Marina. Andy has been a Captain for going on 20 years and really knows his stuff. I went out with Andy on Labor Day and did this interview while fishing Lake Michigan for Kings and cohos. I would highly recommend Andy, if you’re looking for a good, quality charter! Be sure to listen to this interview.
Plus the normal fishing reports, hunting openings, and outdoor tips from Gary, Wally, and Tony your outdoor professionals.
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gengberg September 3rd, 2008
Wally, Tony, and Gary give their weekly fishing report and Wally talks about the “Muskie Train” and their trip to Steve Herbeck’s Andy Myers Lodge on Ontario’s Eagle Lake in search of 50 inch muskies.
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gengberg August 22nd, 2008
Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery Grand Opening
Anglers and local residents joined Gov. Jim Doyle and DNR Secretary Matt Frank in celebrating new trout and salmon facilities at Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery. The trout and salmon the hatchery produces are especially vital to Lake Michigan’s fishery, which attracts more than a quarter million anglers a year, generates $420 million in economic benefits, and supports 5,000 jobs. Video clips from the event and anglers’ reaction to the renovated hatchery, along with more information about the three-phase project to bring this workhorse of the state’s fish stocking program into the 21st century is available at http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/wildrose/wrrenovation.html
There’s a lot to see and do at Wild Rose.
Come visit the Wild Rose Hatchery Education Center, where you’ll find two large aquariums, interpretive displays, activities, and games that help tell the story of the fish hatchery then and now. You can also take a peek at hatchery production from the coldwater (trout and salmon) observation room, and then stroll down to the historic village where Wild Rose first began and fish still swim in the raceways. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenic hatchery grounds, a tradition since the early 1900s. For more information on hours and tours, visit http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/wildrose/.
gengberg July 25th, 2008
For Immediate Release:
July 25, 2008
Contact: Beth Beard
301/897-8616 x220
bbeard@fisheries.org
John Cooper
519/873-4613
John.N.Cooper@ontario.ca
More than 1,600 fisheries scientists from around the world are expected at the American Fisheries Society 138th Annual Meeting at the Ottawa Congress Centre and Westin Hotel, August 17-21, 2008. Marking the first time AFS has met in Ottawa since 1920, the meeting will include 36 organized symposia, more than 1,100 oral presentations, and over 220 poster presentations. This year’s meeting theme is “Fisheries in Flux: How Do We Ensure Our Sustainable Future?” “Our return to the Canadian capital is long overdue,” said AFS President Mary Fabrizio. “Although AFS has always had a strong presence in Canada, today we are a truly global organization. Each year our Annual Meeting serves as a platform for international exchange on the latest advances in fisheries science and management for experts from over 70 countries.” Continue Reading »
gengberg July 23rd, 2008
Subject: New $10,000 cash first prize in K/D Salmon Tournament July 26-Aug. 3
From:”Kevin Naze” <wildtimes@wizunwired.net>.
With gas prices at record highs, we decided to double the first place prize money while continuing to pay out 200-plus places - farther down than any other Great Lakes contest than I’m aware of - in an attempt to continue to be the largest salmon fishing contest on Lake Michigan. In recent years, we’ve had between 2,200 and 2,700 participants from more than 30 states. This is truly a world-class fishery. Our area has led the state for 12 straight years in the chinook salmon catch, and currently holds five state records!
Feel free to call or write for more information.
July 26-August 3, 2008 - 26th annual Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament: More than $40,000 in cash and prizes will be on the line in the Midwest’s most popular chinook salmon fishing contest. You can cast or troll anywhere in Lake Michigan off the shores of Kewaunee and Door counties, with weigh-in ports at Algoma, Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor and Washington Island. The tournament annually pays down more than 200 places. That’s in addition to cash and prizes awarded to the anglers who catch the biggest fish each day at all five weigh-in ports. New for 2008, $10,000 cash will be awarded to the lucky angler who lands the heaviest salmon - double the previous top prize money. Tickets are $25 per angler, or $13 for a one-day chance. For more information, visit www.kdsalmon.com or call (920) 883-9792.
P.s. The 27th annual contest will be held July 25-Aug. 2, 2009 and the 28th annual contest is set for July 24-Aug. 1, 2010.
gengberg May 9th, 2008
Bristol Bay Auction Update!
The fundraising auction for Bristol Bay is off and running. Thank you to the blogs, Web sites and magazines who have helped spread the word. The greater the number of people visiting the auction, the better the odds are that we can raise some serious money to help fight for Bristol Bay.
This auction is possible due to the very generous contributions of so many companies, lodges and artists. Please support them and support the campaign for Bristol Bay’s future by bidding on an item or two. There’s a great selection, and you should be able to find something you need or want. All starting bids are set below 70% of retail value, so you might even get a good buy. Continue Reading »
gengberg February 18th, 2008
The trend of warmer winters — this one excepted — has meant more and more anglers in the Midwest are fishing earlier in the year.
Many are fishing almost year-round on Midwestern rivers for walleyes and saugers or take to the harbors and tributaries of Lake Michigan for brown trout and steelhead.
And why not? Most boat landings are regularly sanded and there isn’t a crowd on the waters — especially during the week.
I keep my Jon boat ready for those periods when the temperatures are above freezing to fish the Wisconsin River.
For anyone looking to brave the weather for a good day of fishing, I’ve got a few suggestions for you. Continue Reading »
gengberg January 1st, 2008
With today’s warmer winters, more and more anglers in the Midwest are fishing earlier in the year and many are fishing almost year-round. Most Midwestern Rivers offer fishing that allows the hardy angler the opportunity to fish during the winter. Personally, I now keep my Jon boat “ready” for those periods when the weather is above freezing to fish the waters of the Wisconsin River. Recently, there have been many days late in the winter when it’s possible and productive to get on a river and be fishing for walleyes and saugers or take to the harbors and tributaries of Lake Michigan for brown trout and steelhead. Continue Reading »
