Water
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Fishing Shallow Through the Winter
Throwing swimbaits for winter bass fishing when the fish’s metabolism slows down and the bait fish school up deep.
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Colorado Water Plan Supports Healthy Rivers
Trout Unlimited praised the final Colorado Water Plan unveiled last week by the Colorado Water Conservation Board, saying that it recognizes the key role that healthy rivers and streams play in sustaining the state's economy and quality of life.
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NOAA Promotes "Living Shorelines" in Coastal Areas
NOAA has released a Guidance for Considering the Use of Living Shorelines, which outlines how we promote living shorelines as a shoreline stabilization technique. Along sheltered coasts, living shorelines can preserve and improve habitats and the benefits they provide and promote resilient communities
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Line Tips: Storage at Home and on the Water
Glenn Walker shares the storage tips that he uses for his Seaguar fishing line and braid.
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Seaguar How-To: Storage at Home and on the Water
Glenn Walker shares the storage tips that he uses for his Seaguar fishing line and braid.
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Glide Baits in Northern Waters
While double digits are rare in the north, many fish over 5-pounds are caught on glide baits throughout the year. Fall is a prime season for exploiting fish feeding up for the winter. While some fish may be striking for a meal, others may hit or swipe from pure instinct. Recognizing the bait’s position after the catch can help indicate what the current mood is of those fish in your particular lake or river
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Swimbait TIps for Deep Water Bass
Deep water finesse swimbaits: Pro Angler and Guide Paul Mueller discusses his favorite technique using the Reins Fat Rockvibe Shad finesse swimbait. Mueller talks color, line, rod length and more.
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Swimbait Tips for Deep Water Bass
Deep water finesse swimbaits: Pro Angler and Guide Paul Mueller discusses his favorite technique using the Reins Fat Rockvibe Shad finesse swimbait. Mueller talks rigging, color, line, rod length and more.
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Mustang Survival Exhibits Swift Water Rescue Collection
Washington – Mustang Survival® announced today that it will be showcasing their recently launched Swift Water Rescue range of products at the 2015 Annual Surface Water Rescue Conference at booth #2. The three-day conference will be held September 30 – October 3, 2015 in South Bend, IN at the Century Center on the St. Joseph's River. Models exhibited and used at the conference include the Rescue Swimmer Vest, High Visibility Dry Suits, Thermal Base Layers and Headwear.
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Colorado TU Calls for Reauthorization of Land & Water Conservation Fund
For 50 Years, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped protect public lands and support outdoor recreation. If Congress doesn't act, it will expire in 20 days.
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DELTA TUNNELS Project Violates Endangered Species Act, Will Hurt Imperiled Salmon, Groups Warn
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Conservation groups warned state and federal regulators today that the Delta Water Tunnels project (the so-called “California Water Fix”) to build massive tunnels to divert water from the Sacramento River to the Central Valley and State Water Projects cannot be permitted under the Endangered Species Act because it would adversely affect protected critical habitat for endangered salmon runs and other imperiled fish species in the Bay-Delta and Sacramento River.
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SonarChart™ Live displays depth contour values and adjusts for tide/inland water levels!
The SonarChart™ Live feature allows to create an HD bathymetry map in real time on the Navionics Boating app when connected wirelessly to a sounder. Now it contains two new features that enhance a users experience!
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Californians Tell You Why They Oppose Gov. Brown's Tunnels Plan
Listen to comments from the one of the last "faux" Delta tunnels public hearing in Sacramento. This video was sent to President Obama and Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell, more information here: http://restorethedelta.org/blog/video-our-public-comments-to-president-obama-and-secretary-jewell/
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Californians Tell You Why They Oppose Gov. Brown's Tunnels Plan
Listen to comments from the one of the last "faux" Delta tunnels public hearing in Sacramento. This video was sent to President Obama and Secretary of Interior Sally Jewell, more information here: http://restorethedelta.org/blog/video-our-public-comments-to-president-obama-and-secretary-jewell/
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Josh Bertrand on Rigging for Deep Clear Water Bass
Berkley Pro Josh Bertrand shares a rigging tip for anglers looking to catch big bass in heavy cover that are in deep, clear water.
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Josh Bertrand on Rigging for Deep Clear Water Bass
Berkley Pro Josh Bertrand shares a rigging tip for anglers looking to catch big bass in heavy cover that are in deep, clear water.
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Why is Clear Lake measured in Rumsey?
I cannot tell you how many times someone has asked this question. Or, how many times I’ve got a funny look when I’ve used it to describe the water level at Clear Lake. So… to help shed clarify the unique measurement, I thought I would give it an explanation. When I began, I believed it would be an easy task.
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Westernbass Magazine, Summer 2015
Hi, First I Would Like To Thank You All For Supporting Westernbass and Our Sponsors. As You All Know, Our Sponsors Is What Makes This Magazine And All The Content FREE To You !!! The heat of the summer has finally hit us! We’ve already enjoyed some of the annual summer events with the Yamamoto Big Bass Challenge on the Delta and the WON Bass California Open at Clear Lake and we still have several more to look forward to including the frog events. The California Delta will welcome TWO frog events this year. For 2015, the Snag Proof Open and Angler’s Press will hold separate frog events. The ever-popular, longstanding, ORIGINAL frog only event - the Snag Proof Open will blast off for its 14th annual tournament on the first weekend of August (1st and 2nd) as it always has. There are some changes to the Snag Proof Open format for this year. NEW for the anglers: - The event will be run by Randy Pringle and the BBT staff, who will be donating their time, allowing for a 100% entry fee payback. - Boat order will not be by signups. There will be a lottery draw for boat release order. - All entries received by July 15 will receive a FREE breakfast on Day 1 AND a FREE BBQ at weigh-in of Day 1. In this issue of the WesternBass.com Magazine, you will be able to find several tips to get a jump on your frog fishing as well as other summertime tips, tricks, techniques and other fishing news. STAY tuned to the site in mid-July as WesternBass will travel to Florida for the 2015 ICAST show. We will be there to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest industry innovations. Until then, enjoy the summer issue! Wayneg
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Operation Dry Water taking place nationwide June 26-28
Thousands of law enforcement officers across the United States will be on heightened alert for those violating boating under the influence laws during the annual Operation Dry Water weekend, June 26-28. Operation Dry Water is a nationally coordinated heightened awareness and enforcement campaign, focused on deterring boaters from boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Extreme Caution Suggested for Lake Users On High Water Levels
The Army Corps of Engineers is urging all visitors to Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes to exercise extreme caution while water levels are high. Campers, swimmers, and boaters visiting park areas should use extreme caution and be aware that certain recreation areas may be closed to the public for their protection. Boaters should be aware that with the higher water conditions objects normally out of the water are now submerged and difficult to see.
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