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The website links on this page are to fishing reports from Fish & Game New Zealand.   Central South Island Fish & Game Latest fishing news Fish & Game Weekly Report, Friday 19 Dec 2014 What will the visiting angler find in the region this weekend and during the holiday period ahead. The lack of rain will disappoint mid and low country river anglers, spring, and now a good part of the summer, has not produced enough rain to keep fishing waters at optimum levels. This will have minimal affect on the many lakes of the region which are a huge draw card for anglers and for those who include water based recreation on their annual holiday activities. High country waters have been mostly affected by higher flows with some obvious discolouration. A scan along the peaks of the main divide and the obvious lack of snow will provide a clue as to why this has been a common condition so far this season. Larger snow fed rivers provide interest for salmon anglers and...

Hardy Realty - Rome Rome and Floyd County officials said Friday there are plenty of different ways to dispose of unwanted Christmas trees — a few that turn the trees into homes for local aquatic wildlife. Mary Hardin Thornton, executive director of  Keep Rome Floyd Beautiful , said trees dropped off at The Home Depot in Rome on Jan. 3 will be picked up by local fishermen to make fish beds in local waterways. The 24th annual tree recycling event will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at The Home Depot,  103 Hicks Drive . Tree donors will each be given a tree seedling from the Georgia Forestry Commission and seed packets from Ferry-Morse Seed Co. “All of the trees that get donated end up being used to make beds in the rivers, lakes and ponds,” said Thornton. “So we just tell people they can bring one for the fish.” Trees donated through the program that aren’t picked up are mulched to be used for playgrounds, local government beautification projects and individual yards. ...

Oceans: U.S. takes small step toward controlling unregulated commercial fishing JWRichmond December 22, 2014 Salt Water Fishing Edit Click here to view original web page at summitcountyvoice.com A fisherman in Slovenia tends his nets. bberwyn photo. Presidential task force unveils proposal for seafood tracking program, more international cooperation Staff Report FRISCO — The Obama administration last week took a small step toward addressing illegal fishing and widespread seafood fraud. A set of  recommendations  by a presidential task force includes creation of a “risk-based traceability program” to prevent illegal seafood products from reaching the supply chain. “The United States is a global leader on sustainable seafood, and the seafood industry is an incredibly important sector in our nation’s economy,” said NOAA administrator  Dr. Kathryn Sullivan , praising the panel’s suggestions as an important tool to level the playing field for legitimate fish...

Alaska fish adjust to climate change by following the food Dolly Varden are a species of char common in southeast Alaska. The fish shown is in spawning coloration. Credit: Jonny Armstrong Not all species may suffer from climate change. A new analysis shows that Dolly Varden, a species of char common in southeast Alaska, adjust their migrations so they can keep feasting on a key food source - salmon eggs - even as shifts in climate altered the timing of salmon spawning. The resiliency of species to climate change may depend on how well they adapt to climate-driven changes in their food and habitat, such as altered growth of plants they feed on. A mismatch in timing between predators and the availability of prey could cause some species to lose access to food. But others such as Dolly Varden that successfully adjust to shifts in climate and prey offer a  climate change  story with a happy ending, according to the study published in  Freshwater Biology . Ignori...

Bass Pro Shops buys iconic fishing boat brands JWRichmond December 19, 2014 Fishing Edit Click here to view original web page at www.angling-international.com Article Media  Click images to enlarge + ↑ Johnny Morris, CEO of Bass Pro Shops. The retail chain has bought Fishing Holdings LLC. Bass Pro Shops has bought three of North America’s most iconic recreational fishing boat brands. The outdoor sports retailer has announced that it has acquired Fishing Holdings LLC, the manufacturer of Ranger Boats, Triton and Stratos from Platinum Equity. “This partnership brings added long-term stability for both companies and for the dealer networks that provide customers with quality boats at exceptional values,” said Bass Pro Shops CEO, Johnny Morris. The purchase also creates another connection between Morris and fellow conservationist and dedicated fisherman, Forrest Wood, the Ranger Boats founder. “I have had the pleasure of knowing Forrest many years and I deepl...