Water
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Southern California Water Agency to Purchase Delta Islands, Restore the Delta Response
Stockton, CA – At a closed session board meeting this morning, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California authorized the purchase of four islands in the San Francisco Bay-Delta for an undisclosed sum. The deal is highly controversial in Northern California as it would put Southern California’s most powerful water agency in control of a group of Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta islands that can serve as water storage areas or entry points for the proposed $15 billion Delta Tunnels projects.
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Arizona Cautions Boaters About Cold Water Dangers
Arizona's record warm temperatures may already have some residents eying area lakes, but the Arizona Game and Fish Department reminds those looking to hit the water that the state's waterways remain dangerously cold.
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Tips for Cold Water Bites
If you are planning on hitting the water to target cold weather largemouth, the main thing you need to keep in mind is that the activity level of a bass is low, but they are still ready and willing to eat!
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Can the Sacramento Delta survive more 'regulatory flexibility'?
By Doug Obegi Published: February 3, 2016Original article at LA Times. The state and federal Endangered Species Acts were created to prevent the extinction of our native fish and wildlife, and they've been tremendously successful. Yet despite these laws, California is on the verge of killing off some of its native salmon and other fish in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and San Francisco Bay, the largest estuary on the West Coast of the Americas.
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Power-Pole® Continues Support of Collegiate Bass Fishing Series
As the 2016 semester is underway, the Cabela's Collegiate Bass Fishing Series fast approaching, the Association of College Anglers announced that Power-Pole ®shallow water anchors will continue to support the series and will offer a 20% rebate to all collegiate anglers.
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Coast Guard Cautions Boaters on Cold Water
When a person falls in cold water, their body responds to initial shock with an instantaneous gasp for air," said Taylor. "If their head is underwater, this may cause the person to swallow water and drown
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Navionics Webinar Schedule Released -January 2016
The Navionics webinar schedule has been released for January 2016. First up is "Breaking Down Swimbaits". Don't miss it!
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Controversial sale of Delta islands runs into problems
A controversial plan that would put Southern California’s most powerful water agency in control of a group of Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta islands has run into a potentially significant hurdle.
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Targeting Emergent Grass or Matted Vegetation in the Winter
Contrary to popular belief, flippin’ isn’t just a technique to start using once bass are done spawning.In fact, it can be one of the most effective ways to put fish in the boat during the winter and pre-spawn stage while producing some of the biggest bass of the year.
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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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