Wave Plastics Now Available at Cabela’s!

YANTIS, Texas — Paul Whitman Jr., President of Wave, announced today that Wave plastics will now be available at select Cabela’s locations throughout the country.
“We’re proud of this expansion,” said Whitman. “It makes our products available to a wider range of consumers and will allow more anglers to benefit from our fish catching designs and colors, including our new Super Soft Pro series.”

Magellan Adds eXplorist 110 to Outdoor Line

Magellan Adds eXplorist 110 to Outdoor Line
SANTA CLARA, California- Magellan, a pioneering GPS brand, today announced the introduction of the Magellan eXplorist 110 GPS receiver, a waterproof and rugged handheld GPS with core outdoor navigation features. Powerful yet light and portable, the eXplorist 110 demonstrates Magellan's continued commitment to outdoor navigation.

NYDEC Announces Changes to Recreational and Commercial Blackfish Regulations

NYDEC Announces Changes to Recreational and Commercial Blackfish Regulations
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has set new recreational and commercial fishing rules for blackfish (tautog) beginning immediately. These emergency changes are necessary to comply with interstate management measures to assist in rebuilding blackfish populations.

Commission Calls for Further Reductions in Sturgeon Catch

OLYMPIA - For the third straight year, fishery managers from Washington and Oregon plan to reduce the allowable catch of white sturgeon on the lower Columbia River, where the species' abundance has been declining since 2007.

Marlin University's 2012 Schedule Includes Top Billfishing Destinations

Marlin University's 2012 Schedule Includes Top Billfishing Destinations
Winter Park, Fla. - Marlin University, the one-of-a-kind, hands-on blue-water fishing educational program, has released its 2012 semester schedule, with courses set in five top billfishing destinations. Each course is a five night/4 day all-inclusive adventure designed to enhance and perfect an angler's existing blue-water fishing skills. This semester, students can enroll in programs in Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Dominican Republic and Bermuda.

Two Plead Guilty to Taking Endangered Sturgeon

WAITSFIELD, Vt -- Two Burlington men pled no contest on December 23rd to taking an endangered species of fish in Addison County.

Dhan Gurung, 27, of Winooski and Kamal Pradhan, 31, from South Burlington were apprehended by game wardens in July after illegally taking a lake sturgeon from Otter Creek in Ferrisburgh. A concerned fisherman witnessed the two men catch the sturgeon and called a Vermont State Game Warden. With assistance from a Vergennes police officer, the 35-inch fish was seized and the two men were apprehended before they could leave the scene.

Marlin sunglasses art by Costa displayed at MBS by The Billfish Foundation

MIAMI, Fla. USA – What do you get when you mix lenses, hinges, frame arms, nose pads, side shields and retainer cord segments from hundreds of Costa sunglasses?
The answer: a very unique, one-of-a-kind blue marlin sculpture that the internationally famous sunglasses manufacturer and longtime TBF sponsoring partner has donated to The Billfish Foundation for its conservation efforts.

The Billfish Foundation Awards 46 International Tag & Release winners

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. USA – Every time they fish on three oceans, anglers, captains and mates worldwide --- the heart-and-soul of The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) eminent conservation program committed to billfish tag and release -- are supplying valuable data, critical to science.

Hell's Bay Boatworks hosts tarpon fly author/champion angler Andy Mill

Will he again actively pursue tarpon fishing’s Triple Crown?

MIAMI Fla., --- With the new Hell’s Bay Biscayne he recently bought, Andy Mill is back fly fishing the flats and will be talking about it as HB Boatworks hosts the two-time U.S. Olympic Alpine Skier, author and tarpon fishing champion at the Miami International Boat Show.

Ice Conditions Unsafe On Parts Of Lake Winnipesaukee And Others

CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire Fish and Game Department officials warn that this winter's above-normal temperatures and high winds have affected ice formation, particularly on the large lakes. People are being strongly urged to use caution before venturing onto the ice, especially with the start of the Meredith Rotary Ice Fishing Derby (February 11-12) just days away.