September 11, 2009 Hunting & Fishing News

Weatherby Nation Shoots Past 25,000-Member Milestone

Weatherby's trailblazing online community for hunters and shooters recently passed the 25,000-member milestone. The legendary firearms company launched its community, Weatherby Nation (www.weatherbynation.com), in September 2007. In 2008 alone, there were 127,500 unique visitors to the site, which offers free membership. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)

The New Weed Shear: An Alternative to Herbicides for Lake Weed Control and Pond Weed Management

Through the years, lake weed and pond weed control has been accomplished through the use of aquatic herbicides and lake weed killers; however, a highly productive tool; the redesigned Lake Weed Shear can now eliminate the need for these potentially dangerous herbicides in managed waters. The Lake and Pond Weed Shear can cut weeds such as milfoil, hydrilla, coon tail, curly leaf pond weed, hyacinth, lily pads, flowering rush and even cattails with ease. (PRWeb Aug 6, 2009)

Remington® Acquires Dakota Arms

Remington Arms Company, Inc. through its fully owned subsidiary DA Acquisitions LLC has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of Dakota Arms, LLC including the Dakota, Miller Arms, Dan Walter and Nesika Bay Precision brands. The transaction closed on June 5, 2009. (PRWeb Jun 8, 2009)

Orange Seal Fishing Reel Ceramic Bearings by Boca Bearings

Boca Bearing's much anticipated line of Orange Seal fishing reel ceramic bearings have finally arrived. Boca's Orange Seal bearings are the true secret weapon for serious fishing and distance casting. Orange Seal bearings bring cutting edge ceramic technology to the fishing industry with increased casting distance, substantially longer life and overall better performance. Ceramic hybrids are a combination of stainless steel races with ceramic balls. Ceramic balls are virtually frictionless, 1/3 lighter and several times harder than steel, as a result spool startup is faster and sustained spool speeds are much higher. The reduced friction allows some reels to free spool for up to 120 seconds! (PRWeb Sep 2, 2009)

Pedata RV Center Forecasts RV Sales and Rentals Continuing to Increase Over the Holidays

Pedata RV Center sees big potential for holiday RV travel. (PRWeb Sep 2, 2009)

Cabela's and Visa to Send One Customer on the Outdoor Adventure of a Lifetime

Cabela's Fall Great Outdoor Days kicks off fall hunting and fishing season (PRWeb Aug 15, 2009)

KeysCaribbean Luxury Resorts Offers 'Blazing Hot August' Florida Keys Specials

The waters around the Florida Keys are buzzing with activity in August, with events including Wreckfest 2009, the Key West Lobsterfest, and the Islamorada Swordfish Tournament. Divers, anglers and seafood enthusiasts alike can enjoy elegant vacation accommodations at KeysCaribbean Luxury Resort Villas & Marinas, which offers a "Blazing Hot August" Spectacular Savings of up to 50 percent off at select KeysCaribbean resorts. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2009)

Accor Welcomes Australia's Renowned Cradle Mountain Lodge to its Boutique MGallery Collection

One of Australia's most iconic properties, Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania, is the latest boutique hotel to join Accor's distinctive upscale MGallery collection. (PRWeb Aug 4, 2009)

Bassett Boat Company and Sea Ray Host Successful 2009 Aquapalooza

Bassett Boat Company's 2009 Aquapalooza lived up to the title "World's Largest Boating Party". On July 25th, 1,000 people on 200 boats attended the Potter's Cove, RI event for a day of music, watersports, and other fun family activities. (PRWeb Jul 31, 2009)

Beach-front fishing continues to be excellent (Galveston County Daily News)
Wednesday was another of those days with perfect conditions for fishing, and anglers able to make it to the water enjoyed some nice catches.

1st Place White Marlin Wins $653,375.00 at 2009 Mid-Atlantic $500,000

Scott Steele of Catonsville, MD caught a 95lb. white marlin on the final day of the 2009 Mid-Atlantic $500,000 Tournament, fishing aboard the vessel Toplesss (PRWeb Aug 24, 2009)

Mounted and Replica Bass
I like to let big bass I catch go to fight again but really big ones I want to mount so I can look at them and remember them, too....

Crossbow Update - Chronograph and Tree Stand Shooting
Well, I was able to do some x-bowing this afternoon. First I shot some of my new & old arrows at a target. The old ones (20" Easton Crossbow Hunter XX75...

How To Choose A Crankbait
Crankbaits catch a lot of fish. I mostly use them for bass fishing but they will catch a wide variety of species. The sizes, shapes and colors can be...

New Lake Michigan Fishing Report
Captain Jim Hirt fishes Lake Michigan for trout and salmon with Blue Max Fishing Charters. He has offered many tips and tactics for catching trout and salmon and is publishing...