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Eager young fishermen engage in salt water clinic Ashley Riley and her son Logan try to catch a fish during the Kids Fishing Clinic Saturday at Port Canaveral's Cruise Terminal 3.(Photo: Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY) Nine-year-old Hunter Friedman flashed a broad smile as he held a new fishing rod and reel in one hand and his catch in the other as his father snapped a photo. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission teams up with other groups and volunteers to introduce children to the sport of fishing. Video by Craig Bailey. Posted June 28, 2014. He was among hundreds of children Saturday at Port Canaveral for a salt water fishing clinic that taught youngsters the basics of angling as well as conservation methods to help perpetuate the natural resources. While the rest of the children were trying out their newly learned bait-casting skills, Hunter used a different method. "Well, I just drop it straight down where we see a lot of fish," Hunter reluctant...

Why fishing is making a comeback in Colorado Outdoors Updated:   06/22/2014 02:00:14 PM MDT Just like a hungry trout, fishing is on the rise in Colorado. After a dramatic drop in popularity in the late 1990s, the number of licensed anglers in the state has bounced back from a low of about 630,000 in 2000 to some 765,000 last year, and counting. Whether it's Olympic gold medalist and self-proclaimed "fish whisperer" Lindsey Vonn of Vail picking up a fly rod for the first time or the neighborhood kids dunking worms in a local pond, the allure is universal. "People fish for different reasons," said Ronnie Precht of Denver, who caught the fly-fishing bug last year. "My friend Gary is a fish slayer — he just loves to catch any fish he can any way he can for the thrill of it. But my buddy Keith only fly-fishes, and he really only cares about the art of casting and the rhythm and the feel of it. I don't think he even wants to catch a fish. If you w...

Going fishing? Check this Michigan report outlining which fish are safe to eat Written by Louise Knott Ahern Gannett Michigan Filed Under Is it S.A.F.E? Remember this acronym to determine if the fish you caught is safe to eat: S  Smaller fish are better. A  Avoid large predator fish and bottom-feeders. F  Fat should be removed. E  Eat fish broiled or grilled on a rack. Source: MDCH Wondering if that carp you caught in the Grand River is safe to eat? The Michigan Department of Community Health has the answer. The state health agency has released a new report called Eat Safe Fish that outlines what’s OK to catch and eat from nearly every major lake and river in Michigan. The report also lists recommended serving sizes. Anglers can search the report county-by-county to see which fish are safest and for tips on how to properly cook fish for safe consumption. State toxicologist Kory Groetsch said the project was aimed at providing a comprehens...

A photo of a Whitetip Reef Shark swimming over coral in the Phoenix Islands. Brian Clark Howard A tiny island nation that controls a vast area of the Pacific Ocean has announced it will ban all commercial fishing in a massive marine park that is the size of California. [...] Click here to view original web page at news.nationalgeographic.com www.rod-fly-fishing.com

Obama Afghanistan announcement 5-27 WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Obama announced new measures Tuesday to protect ocean ecosystems, as scientists, diplomats, industry leaders and heads of state gathered in Washington for a two-day conference dedicated to ocean preservation. In a recorded statement to attendees at the Our Ocean conference, the [...] Click here to view original web page at www.ksat.com www.rod-fly-fishing.com

STC 0611 Carlson column.IMG Jerry Carlson (Photo: Times photo ) Every now and then, my wife Colette and I feel the need to do a little exploring. Fishing new lakes is always something we find educational and challenging. Our most recent exploration occurred just west of Starbuck on a [...] Click here to view original web page at www.sctimes.com www.rod-fly-fishing.com