February 24, 2010 Hunting & Fishing News

Hog hunting on Lake Lavon (The Celina Record)
Eleven hunters made it through the application process that saw more than a thousand apply for unlimited hog hunting at Lake Lavon between February and the end of April.

Goose hunting applications being accepted (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
VETERAN -- Soaring Eagles Golf Course on Middle Road in the town of Veteran will be open for Canada goose hunting during the March 1-10 late season.

HYSKORE Announces a Recoil Free Tactical and Varmint Shooting Rest

Hyskore will introduce the Dead Eye Tactical and Varmint shooting rest at the 2010 SHOT Show. According to Hyskore spokesman Ted Werner, recoil discomfort separates many people from fully enjoying shooting sports. Even an experienced rifle shooter (www.hyskore.com) may notice a flinch when the firing pin falls on a dud . A shooting rest (www.hyskore.com) that absorbs recoil solves this problem. (PRWeb Jan 16, 2010)

Tactical Equipment Manufacturer, Wilderness Tactical Products, LLC, Introduces New Stretchable Ammo & Accessory Carriers to Tactical Gear Product Line

Wilderness Tactical Products expands product offering with new, patent pending Stretchable Ammo & Accessory Carriers; offers ease of transport of revolver and shotgun ammunition plus batteries. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010)

Revolutionary New Boat Docking Tool Makes Boat Docking Easier, And Safer

Boaters can now avoid injuries and costly damage to their boats during docking thanks to a new boat docking (http://www.landingloop.com/) device called the Landing Loop. The clever boat docking invention allows a boat mate to effortlessly lay a docking line over a cleat, piling, or post from as far as 8 feet away. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2010)

Trout Unlimited Announces New CEO and Succession Plan -- Chris Wood Named CEO of Nation's Largest Coldwater Conservation Organization

Trout Unlimited, the nation's largest coldwater fisheries conservation organization, announced that Chris Wood will become its Chief Executive Officer on February 1. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2010)

Crowley Marine Now Offering Yamaha Outboard Parts

Finding the right Yamaha parts for your outboard motor is easier with industry leader Crowley Marine. (PRWeb Feb 15, 2010)

Skeptic Turned Fishing Fanatic Hooks Consumers with Ice-Fishing-Focused Blog

Founder of FishTiger.net, Diane Huizenga, developed an online business to promote her two favorite hobbies: open-water fishing and ice fishing. With a vast selection of equipment, apparel and accessories for both fish-seeking adventures, her Web site is sure to reel in a line of loyal customers. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the site's new blog to learn what transformed Huizenga from a skeptic to a fishing fanatic. (PRWeb Jan 21, 2010)

InvisaSwivel? Recognized by Sportsman Group Publishers as Best New Product of 2009

Sportsman Group, publishers of North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana and Mississippi Sportsman Magazines, named Aquateko’s innovative line of InvisaSwivels with the top honor of the Best New Product of the year. The Magazine specifically recognized the uniqueness of the product line. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2010)

Campground being closed at Bedford fishing area (WTHR Indianapolis)
The state Department of Natural Resources plans to close the campground at a southern Indiana fishing area.

Fishing Muddy Water
Fish will eat in muddy water but they are harder to catch. And cold muddy water, like we often have here in Georgia this time of year, makes it even more difficult. There are some things you can do, from finding the clearest water on the lake to using a loud bait, to improve your odds.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Fishing Muddy Water

Fishing Muddy Water originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 10:15:45.

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Carolina Rig Set-Up - The Ideal Set-Up for a Carolina -Rig
Captain Mike explains how to choose leader length, sinker weight and bait size on a Carolina rig. Try his techniques to see how they work for you. Tell us how you set up a Carolina rig in the comments section.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

Carolina Rig Set-Up - The Ideal Set-Up for a Carolina -Rig

Carolina Rig Set-Up - The Ideal Set-Up for a Carolina -Rig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 at 05:59:43.

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Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing
Bob Jensen says the end of ice fishing season is a good time to catch a lot of fish. His tips will help you find and catch fish through the ice right now. Don't give up just because the end of the season is near.

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Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing

Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 09:16:45.

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Energizer Night Strike Handheld Light Goes Bonkers

Last night, I published a post linking to three new flashlight reviews. Well, something happened later that night... namely, the Night Strike Handheld light lost its mind! It decided it was a good idea to turn itself on and then ignore the switch when I tried to turn it off. I don't need some of that.