http://mauromedia.com Because It's All About The Content Wed, 09 May 2012 04:26:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Because It's All About The Content MauroMedia no Because It's All About The Content http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://mauromedia.com http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-97-derek-grzelewski/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-97-derek-grzelewski/#comments Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:15:49 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=5613 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-97-derek-grzelewski/feed/ 0 BossTin,bosstin.com,brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,Derek Grzelewski,Fijordland Fred,Fishhound,fishhound.com,fishing,fly fishing,Henry Spencer Derek Grzelewski is a Writer, Photographer and Adventurer from New Zealand. His work appears in National Geographic Traveler, Australian Geographic, New Zealand Geographic, FlyLife and others. Now, you can hold a copy of The Trout Diaries: A Year of Fl... Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-97-3-7-2012.mp3)(http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/the-fish-schtick-icon-300x3001.jpg) Fish Schtick Show – 3.7.12 – Derek Grzelewski It’s March 7, 2012. Thanks today to BossTin ... The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound provides the best local fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. They’re now offering Fishhound Club Membership. In the Fishhound Club, you get everything you normally would, plus gear to test and keep – guaranteed! With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Get a free membership, or now - the new Club Membership at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report Trout’s Fly Fishing in Colorado is pointing people to the Blue River. With flows holding flat at around 55 c.f.s., the tailwater section of the Blue can be a great day of fun.  Concentrate your deep water nymphing in the troughs and "blue holes" found throughout the first 3/4 mile stretch directly below Lake Dillon.  Long fine leaders tapered down to 6x fluorocarbon and an assortment of small midges, mayflies, eggs, worms and mysis shrimp should help your chances. TCO Fly Shop in State College, PA reports that flows are just above average but Spring Creek looks great. The best time of day to fish seems to be about Noon – 3PM. Slump busters have been a great streamer pattern all winter. Lots of reports of BWO's, too. The best fly fishing in the country right now might be on Montana’s Madison River. Montana Troutfitters says that when you find fish, the fishing has been on fire with the winter standards - midge pupae and larvae, worms, eggs, and small stoneflies. Don’t forget, the river is CLOSED FROM MARCH 1ST to THIRD SATURDAY IN MAY from Quake to McAtee Bridge, so if you want good midge fishing on the Madison now you'll need to head to the Lower Madison.  For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro Derek Grzelewski (http://www.derekgrzelewski.com/about.html) (www.derekgrzelewski.com (http://www.derekgrzelewski.com)) joins us today from New Zealand. New Zealand! The place is a place of legends. A legendary destination for trout fishermen, for sure. One of those places that fly fishermen put on their bucket list, and that many will never see. Only time will tell if his new book, The Trout Diaries: A Year of Fly Fishing in New Zealand, will join the status of a Trout Bum or a River Why in modern fly fishing literature, but the ingredients are all there. It’s funny, full of big personalities, adventures that feel great but attainable, and written like someone who has dirt under his fingernails and a diploma on the wall. That’s a long way to say that this is an awesome book, one we enjoyed reading, and you’re going to love hearing some of the stories within it from the author’s mouth. Brian / Moldy Chum News Leather Wrapped Cooler (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2012/3/7/thurston-be-a-good-man-and-drop-the-yeti-off-at-goodwill.html) Vintage Shots (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2012/3/7/vintage-chum-schwiebster-edition.html) What’s new on Moldy Chum? Teeg / Recycled Fish News Neck and Neck in the BoatUS Foundation Grassroots Grant competition: http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/vote.asp (http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/vote.asp) 1 Million Stewards: Online Orders: http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/one-million-stewards/order-stewardship-kits.htm MauroMedia no 1:06:11 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-96-catch-up-show/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-96-catch-up-show/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:32:35 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=5561 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-96-catch-up-show/feed/ 0 alabama rig,bass,BASS Nation,bassmaster,bassmaster classic,BossTin,brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing We’ve all been on the road so today we just wanted to catch up! Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-96-3-2-2012.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) Fish Schtick Show Outline – March 2, 2012 – Catching up: BASSMASTER, DC, more It’s Friday, March 2, 2012 Thanks today to BossTin (http://BossTin.com) ... The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound provides the best local fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. They’re now offering Fishhound Club Membership. In the Fishhound Club, you get everything you normally would, plus gear to test and keep – guaranteed! With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Get a free membership, or now - the new Club Membership at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report On Mosquito Lagoon in Florida, Harry Goode’s outdoor shop is reporting four star fishing for Spotted Trout with nice sizes. Water is very clean so use tan, white, orange colors for seducers and clouser minnows. Larger Redfish are in large schools averaging 20 fish per school with and average weight of 10-15 lbs. Use ghost shrimp by Enrico Puglisi with tan or rootbeer colors. Steve Smith Outdoors in Oregon says that the Sandy is fishing pretty well with 50% of the catch being natives...largest so far is 16 Lbs. Down in Central Texas, Buchannan Lake is four stars if you ask Rick Ransom. His guide service fished Saturday with a cold  front coming in. They anchored in 30ft of water, fished 3 turns off the bottom with large minnows, and had steady action for about 2 hrs.  They caught 17 throwbacks and 7 keepers – we’re guessing stripers and white bass – until everybody got cold and went in happy. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro We’ve all been on the road so today we just wanted to catch up! Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Brought to you by BossTin - makers of environmentally friendly fishing weights for the fly and conventional tackle angler. It’s National Invasive Species Awareness week, everybody! Remember to Inspect, Clean and Dry your Boats, Boots & Waders between waders. Never dump your bait bucket – or certainly your aquarium. Arkansas has a new state record bass – a big, bulging-eyed dead one now. State’s gonna study it’s DNA, find out if it was a pure northern-strain fish or if it had Florida genetics. Paul Crowder of Forrest City set the new record on Lake Dunn near Wynne. 16 pounds, 5 ounces – breaks the 35-year old record by a single ounce. Speaking of bass, in Shreveport, Louisiana Chris Lane of Guntersville, Alabama wins the BASSMASTER Classic with 51 pounds and 6 ounces of largemouth bass from the Red River. If you live in Utah, you need to be fishing Scofield Reservoir. Zane Nielsen of Pleasant Grove pulled a new catch-and-release record tiger trout through a hole in the ice there a couple weeks ago. In February, the reservoir produced not one -- but two -- Utah state record fish. Tournaments on Missouri’s Table Rock are cancelled for this weekend – tornadoes smashed the marina the anglers were using this week, tragic. In Tackle News, Sebile’s D&S Crankbait – the crankbait that’s got just a single hook instead of a mouthful of trebles – was named Field & Stream’s Best of the Best for 2012. Wherever you fish for trout - or read about it - Kirk Deeter, renowned journalist, editor and author, steps up as the new editor of TROUT Magazine, Trout Unlimited’s flagship publication. Deeter replaces Steve Kinsella, MauroMedia no 50:13 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-95-bryan-huskey/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-95-bryan-huskey/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:05:39 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=5512 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-95-bryan-huskey/feed/ 0 boss tin,BossTin,brian bennett,bryan huskey,Casting Competition,catch magazine,chum nation,Conservation,Fish,fishbite media,Fishhound,Fishhound Club Bryan Huskey is a freelance photographer, film maker, fishing guide, and magazine ad-rep. For a "real" job he works in media and marketing for Silver Creek Outfitters in Ketchum Idaho. He also shoots as much video and photos as he can – he says for sel... Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-95-2-10-2012.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Friday, February 10. Thanks today to BossTin ... The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound provides the best local fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. They’re now offering Fishhound Club Membership. In the Fishhound Club, you get everything you normally would, plus gear to test and keep – guaranteed! With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Get a free membership, or now - the new Club Membership at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report Lake Chelan Adventures says the Lake Trout fishing absolutely could not be better. 19 lake trout in 4 hours one day this week. Listen to this: The Ace Hi-Fly by Silverhorde with the Smile Blade by Mack Lures in front is what’s working. Monheim Guide Service says that there are a lot of perch are biting in 10 – 14 feet of water and better than a foot of ice on South Twin Lake near Conover, Wisconsin. Over on Erie, Erie Outfitters near Cleveland says that western basin walleye fishing is off with a bang. Trolling Perch Deep Huskys 70 feet back at 1 mph is tops right now. Huge limits are being caught with 8 Pound walleyes just being average. Steelhead fishing is also going well. Grand is the best right now ,smaller rivers are getting low and clear so conditions can be tough but no lack of fish. Catch ‘em with flies or drifting. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro Bryan Huskey is a freelance photographer, film maker, fishing guide, and magazine ad-rep. For a "real" job he works in media and marketing for Silver Creek Outfitters in Ketchum Idaho. He also shoots as much video and photos as he can – he says for selfish reasons. We’ll unpack some of his recent stories today. Brian / Moldy Chum News Steelhead Management Zone Established (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2012/2/9/1st-washington-wild-steelhead-management-zone-established.html) Lawsuit Filed (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2012/2/10/lawsuit-filed-to-block-elwha-hatchery-program.html) The Real Gold Mine (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2012/2/10/the-real-gold-mine-is-already-there.html) What’s new on Moldy Chum? Teeg / Recycled Fish News Headed to Washington, DC for the RESTORE Act – help wanted! www.vanishingparadise.org (http://www.vanishingparadise.org) Fundraising underway … 1 Million Stewards, this is gonna be awesome. Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds The RESTORE Act hits fever pitch as leaders from around the country head to Washington, DC to convince Senators to vote to put BP Oil Spill dollars into Gulf Coast restoration. Could be bad news for fisheries in California, where the Army Corps of Engineers wants to remove virtually all trees and shrubs on federal levees. The California Department of Fish and Game is gonna sue them. The Corps developed its national levee vegetation removal policy in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. One size does not fit all. In Brainerd, Minnesota – the biggest ice fishing event in North America is this weekend. 12,000 anglers from around the world converge on the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. Birmingham, Alabama – what do Bass and Baseball have in common? Don Logan. Ground broke on the new Regions Field in downtown Birmingham yesterday. The ballpark will be the new home of the Birmingham Barons, a team owned by B.A.S. MauroMedia no 45:15 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-94-tony-forte/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-94-tony-forte/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:02:42 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=5474 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-94-tony-forte/feed/ 0 Antero Reservoir,boss tin,boss tin weights,brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,conservation strategy,European fishing competitions,Fish,fish schtick,Fishhound Club,Fishhound Club Membership Tony Forte is the Executive Director at the U.S. Freshwater Fishing Federation. That’s the organizing body that allows the United States to compete in international fishing competitions. One day, fishing might even be an Olympic Sport. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-94-1-27-2012.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Friday, January 27, 2012. Thanks today to BossTin ... The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound provides the best local fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. They now offer Fishhound Club Membership. In the Fishhound Club, you get everything you normally would, plus gear to test and keep – guaranteed! With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Get a free membership, or now - the new Club Membership at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report Sport Fish Colorado reports that ice fishing has been a little funky, and you might watch the ice near shore – soft in a lot of places. The bite seems to be picking up at Antero Reservoir, if you want to give that a shot. Down in Texas, you might try Grapevine Lake near Dallas. The water is clear, and black bass are good on watermelon Texas rigged worms, watermelon finesse jigs, lipless crankbaits, and Jackall Squad Minnow jerkbaits along the main lake points. Crappie are biting good on minnows, white bass are good on slabs, and catfish are fair to good on nightcrawlers and cut shad. Captain Brian Brown reports that bass and crappies are going good on Kentucky Lake – and listen to this – nothing is out-fishing the Alabama Rig. Lots of current in the lake as they try to keep it at winter pool. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro Tony Forte is the Executive Director at the U.S. Freshwater Fishing Federation. That’s the organizing body that allows the United States to compete in international fishing competitions. One day, fishing might even be an Olympic Sport. That would be the ultimate goal for Tony, who has had the honor of representing America through fishing. It’s a totally different take on fishing and international competition than you’ve ever heard, on today’s Schtick. Brian / Moldy Chum News Let’s hear about Outdoor Retailer! Pool 32 Magazine (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2012/1/26/pool-32-magazine.html) Motiv Fishing Belize (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2012/1/24/motiv-fishing-belize-a-mayan-prophecy.html) Teeg / Recycled Fish News On Ice Tour successes last week, more to come in the next few. Tonight: Ice Bash! (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/on-ice-tour/recycled-fish-on-ice-tour-update/) Whack-A-Mussel – this is gonna be sweet. (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/boss_tin-595x223.jpg) Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Brought to you by BossTin (http://bosstin.com/) - makers of environmentally friendly fishing weights for the fly and conventional tackle angler. Did you hear that Washington State just tried to pass a ban on lead? The United States Ice Fishing Team packs its bags for a trip to Kazikstan next month, where the current world champs will face off against ice anglers from around the world to see who can take home the gold medal. Across the Ice Belt, events continue to be cancelling or rescheduling on the Recycled Fish “On Ice” Tour but from the Dakotas and Minnesota, Wisconsin – that northern tier of states – and north, ice is looking good. Along the Washington / Oregon border, 2012 seasons are set for salmon and sturgeon. Expecting a strong run of spring chinook salmon but a further decline in the white sturgeon. Also in Washington, MauroMedia no 55:29 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-93-rob-snowhite/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-93-rob-snowhite/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:32:18 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=5428 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-93-rob-snowhite/feed/ 0 BossTin,bosstin.com,brian bennett,chum nation,Des Moines Sport Show,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing,fly fishing,Fly Fishing Consultant,Fly Fishing Lessons,grizzly Snakheads Rob Snowhite doesn’t call himself a guide. He calls himself a Fly Fishing Consultant. That’s because he guides on the waters in and around Washington, DC where everybody is a consultant. Last year he tried something crazy. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http:/... MauroMedia no 49:12 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-podcast-91-2011-in-review/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-podcast-91-2011-in-review/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:56:02 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=5243 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-podcast-91-2011-in-review/feed/ 0 24 hour fish-a-thon,angler,bass,bears in the river,boss tin,BossTin,brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,Courtney Ogilvie,Fish,fish schtick It’s the time of the year for Top 10 lists, looks back, and those annual clips shows. We’re no different, we like to look back on all the awesome people we’ve talked to and recount some of our favorite moments on The Schtick. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http:/... MauroMedia no 1:54:19 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-89-holiday-gift-guide/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-89-holiday-gift-guide/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 02:57:27 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=5176 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-89-holiday-gift-guide/feed/ 0 boss tin,BossTin,bosstin.com,Bragging Rights Image,brian bennett,Calico Bass,Channel Island Sportfishing,Chasin’ Tail Adventures,Conservation,fish schtick,Fish Schtick Holiday Gift Guide,Fishhound This week, it’s our annual Fish Schtick Holiday Gift Guide. We see it all – everything that’s cool in the world of fishing – and we pair it down to the stuff we’d actually like to give or receive this Christmas. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-89-12-9-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Friday, December 9, 2011 Thanks today to BossTin and Fish Itch; The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. Beginning this week, they’re offering Fishhound Club Membership. In the Fishhound Club, you get everything you normally would, plus gear to test and keep – guaranteed – every quarter. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Get a free membership, a premium membership, or now  - the new Club Membership at  www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report Off the California Coast, Channel Island Sportfishing reports great fishing out of Ventura and Oxnard. Tremendous catches of Rockfish, and they’re doing well on Lingcod, too. Expect a few Calico Bass and Sheepshead mixed in. Clear across the country in New York, changing flows has helped the fishing on the Salmon River. Steelhead have been eating eggs and beads in Ontario-roe, Honey, and Candy Corn. Chasin’ Tail Adventures gives it four stars out of five. Between the two in Utah, reports are solid for the Green River. Anglers are doing well with large terrestrial imitations (like grasshoppers and black ants) and using a scud, shrimp or imitation-salmon-egg trailer. Often the fish are attracted to the larger presentation and then hit the smaller one. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro This week, it’s our annual Fish Schtick Holiday Gift Guide. We see it all – everything that’s cool in the world of fishing – and we pair it down to the stuff we’d actually like to give or receive this Christmas. Brian / Moldy Chum News What’s new with you? What’s new on Moldy Chum? Teeg / Recycled Fish News Had our best show ever at the St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sport Expo Getting ready for the Recycled Fish Hardwater Opens: www.recycledfish.org/HardwaterOpens (http://www.recycledfish.org/HardwaterOpens) Winding down on the Holiday Tackle Box Auctions – a few left: www.RecycledFish.org/HolidayBoxes (http://www.RecycledFish.org/HolidayBoxes) Short Rods shirts are a big hit – now available in blue: http://www.greentackle.com/brands/recycled-fish.html?rf=1 (http://www.greentackle.com/brands/recycled-fish.html?rf=1) Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Good news for the Gulf. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, announced this week that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is launching a new Gulf of Mexico initiative, which will focus $50 million over three years in conservation assistance to farmers and ranchers in priority areas along seven major rivers that drain to the gulf. We like it. Maryland DNR is offering Clean Marina Seminars for marinas and boatyards. If you run one or work at one, get to one of these events! They’re free. In Washington, DC – environmental groups are once again calling for the ban of lead sinkers and fishing weights. Nothing new there. In Toronto – a city-wide ban on the sale of shark fins, somewhere Conway Bowman is smiling. Florida hosts the first PAA Tour event of the year in January – yep, January. The professional fishing season gets underway BEFORE the BASSMASTER Classic in … January on Lake Toho. Iowa – confirmation that Silver Carp have entered the Iowa Great Lakes is unfortunate news. MauroMedia no 51:19 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-87-christine-warren/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-87-christine-warren/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:00:01 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4979 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-87-christine-warren/feed/ 0 @TheFlyFishChick,alligators,boss tin,BossTin,brian bennett,Christine Warren,chum nation,Conservation,conventional tackle angler,crankbaits,crappie,dam portages On a sweltering summer day in 2010, Christine Warren stepped into a 24-foot canoe and paddled toward a goal that she never previously imagined possible. The Texas Water Safari is a 260-mile paddle race from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-87-11-16-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Thanks today to BossTin (http://bosstin.com) and MonsterOutdoors.com (http://MonsterOutdoors.com); The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Interactive maps, GPS coordinates, mobile apps and more... Sign up for free today at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report In Texas, Texas Parks & Wildlife reports clear water and good fishing at Victor Braunig lake near San Antonio. Black bass are good near the jetty and dam, Striped bass near the pier and Dead Tree Point. Redfish are fair if you wanna run spoons on downriggers around the jetty and dam. Channel catfish and blue cats are biting good, too. Mike Davis Outdoors reports that fishing on Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee was tough this week with the wind, but if you could find a spot that was not so choppy, you’d catch ‘em good. One day this week his guest caught over 30 bass. All fish we caught on topwater, crankbaits and swimbaits. Fun way to fish. At the North Landing River in Virginia, Dewey Mullins says that bass are very active. Crappie have not schooled up yet, but you can still get one with a minnow, jig or small spinner. The white perch have schooled up and will take a small spinner, night crawler or a minnow or jig. Stripers are in the creeks, too. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro On a sweltering summer day in 2010, Christine Warren stepped into a 24-foot canoe and paddled toward a goal that she never previously imagined possible. The Texas Water Safari is a 260-mile paddle race from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. Run continuously since 1963, the course follows the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers to the coastal fishing town of Seadrift. Paddlers must complete the race in 100 hours. While the exhausting pace and blistering heat are reason enough to bow out, it's the ancillary hurdles that often eliminate racers long before the finish line: dam portages, water moccasins, logjams, mosquitoes, dysentery, alligators, sleep deprivation, and equipment failures. Paddlefish is the first complete narrative ever published on The Texas Water Safari. Brian / Moldy Chum News Picture the Leviathan (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/11/15/picture-the-leviathan.html) Conway Bowman shares his rig for makos (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/11/15/conway-bowman-shares-his-fly-fishing-rig-for-makos.html) Teeg News / Recycled Fish News Recycled Fish - Holiday Tackle Box Auction (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Recycled-Fish-Holiday-Tackle-Box-Onos-Polarized-Sunglasses-/250927965583?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4214221930134171277) Holiday Tackle Box Auctions (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/holiday-tackle-box-auctions/) Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Brought to you by BossTin (http://www.bosstin.com) - makers of environmentally friendly fishing weights for the fly and conventional tackle angler. (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/boss_tin-595x223.jpg) Guest Intro / Interview Christine Warren has a gregarious online presence. On her Blog (http://paddlefishthebook.com/), MauroMedia no 1:04:26 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-86-quick-update/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-86-quick-update/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:29:44 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4859 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-86-quick-update/feed/ 0 BossTin,brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,fish itch,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing,fly fishing,mauro,mauromedia,michael mauro Good News for waters in Nebraska – the Keystone XL pipeline project is on hold until they can figure out how to run it further from our main aquifer … and, probably, until after the next election cycle. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-86-11-11-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Friday, November 11, 2011 Thanks today to BossTin and Fish Itch; The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Interactive maps, GPS coordinates, mobile apps and more... Sign up for free today at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report Clear Lake, Texas on the Gulf Coast near reports that fishing is good to excellent for Sea Trout  and sand Trout with some spottail bass mixed in. Most of the fish are being caught under the birds. Conditions should remain consistently good to excellent until after Thanksgiving. AC Charters reports that the speckled trout are going like crazy with cooling waters of Florida up around St. Petersburg, and 60 fish a day on the fly rod is possible right now. Up the coast and inland, it’s giant brown trout and steelhead on Great Lakes Tributaries. Drifting and swinging flies is working near Buffalo, NY if you ask Get The Net Fishing Charters. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Brian / Moldy Chum News Brick of the Month Fly-O-Mat Pipeline Delay (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/11/11/news-of-the-projects-delay-was-not-well-received-in-canada.html) Teeg / Recycled Fish News I was on the front page of the Outdoor Blogger Network this week! http://www.outdoorbloggernetwork.com/conservation/2011/11/10/video-teeg-talks-vanishing-paradise/ (http://www.outdoorbloggernetwork.com/conservation/2011/11/10/video-teeg-talks-vanishing-paradise/) Holiday Tackle Box Auctions are kicking off: http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/holiday-tackle-box-auctions/ (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/holiday-tackle-box-auctions/) The Recycled Fish “On Ice” Tour preview is at the Dakota Angler Ice Institute next weekend: http://www.dakotaangler.com/Products/335-ice-institute-tickets.aspx (http://www.dakotaangler.com/Products/335-ice-institute-tickets.aspx) Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Brought to you by BossTin (http://www.bosstin.com) - makers of environmentally friendly fishing weights for the fly and conventional tackle angler. (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/boss_tin-595x223.jpg) Good News for waters in Nebraska – the Keystone XL pipeline project is on hold until they can figure out how to run it further from our main aquifer … and, probably, until after the next election cycle. Good News for waters in Colorado - Colorado Parks and Wildlife's boat inspectors, working with other state-certified partners, checked more than 420,000 boats for aquatic nuisance species in 2011. Quagga or zebra mussels were found on eight boats, which were decontaminated by the inspectors prior to entering Colorado waters. In Louisiana, a settlement with Temple Inland following an August fish kill that killed over 160,000 fish and 400,000 freshwater mussels. The Pearl River fish kill from illegal paper mill discharge was valued at a $816,000 loss. Louisiana will get about half that amount and has already begun restocking efforts. North Carolina - Don't miss your chance to join Ryan and Krissie Newman at the Ryan Newman Foundation 6th Annual Charity Fishing Tournament. Kevin Van Dam, Mark Zona, and other pro anglers will be there. MauroMedia no 28:59 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-85-courtney-ogilvie/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-85-courtney-ogilvie/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:18:33 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4856 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-85-courtney-ogilvie/feed/ 0 bassmaster classic,brian bennett,british columbia,chum nation,Conservation,Courtney Ogilvie,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing,fly fishing,Holiday Tackle Box,mauro Courtney Ogilvie owns the Nile Creek fly shop on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Surrounded by water and within a spey cast of incredible river fishing in all directions, it’s a pretty wonderful place to live. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-85-10-28-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Friday, October 28, 2011 Thanks today to BossTin … The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Interactive maps, GPS coordinates, mobile apps and more... Sign up for free today at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report The fishing’s great near Cheyenne, Wyoming but not for what you’d think. PK Lures reports five-star fishing for bluegill in Sloans Lake in Cheyenne. These are some big bluegills, too. How about South Dakota? On lower lake Oahe, the fishing is excellent at Gettysburg. There are a lot of smaller walleye, but some really nice ones too. Lots of northern and smallmouth are being caught also. Anglers are having the best luck with spinners and crawlers in 16-25 feet. Minnows are also working well. Salmon have been hit-and-miss. Look for the salmon bite to take off in a week or so, and plan for some good ice fishing later on in the year. In Ohio, the Ohio Steelhead Drifters would point you toward Rocky River. The water has dropped and the sun is out but there are a good number of fish that have moved into the river system. Swinging and stripping big streamers will be your best bet. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro Courtney Ogilvie owns the Nile Creek fly shop (http://nilecreekflyshop.com/) on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Surrounded by water and within a spey cast of incredible river fishing in all directions, it’s a pretty wonderful place to live. It’s also not uncommon to have some pretty sensational encounters with wildlife. And when he’s not in the remote wilderness of north and western Vancouver Island or behind the counter at his shop, he’s putting on events like the Spey Clave. Brian / Moldy Chum News What’s new with you? What’s new on Moldy Chum? Teeg / Recycled Fish News I’m headed to Birmingham and Tulsa next week: BASSMASTER Classic Site Visit then DICK’S Sporting Goods Grand Openings Fitting for the season, we’re running a fun fish or fishing themed pumpkin contest on the Fish Itch page on Facebook On Ice Tour is ramping up: http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/on-ice-tour.htm (http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/on-ice-tour.htm) … Holiday Tackle Box Auctions are coming … (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/boss_tin-595x223.jpg) Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Good News! In Washington – BOOM! Following the removal of the Elwah dam, the White Salmon dam began to fall this week. Fishing in there – by the way – is closed right now. In Florida, it’s a showdown – anglers who wanna fish wherever they want versus the National Park Service who says they might want to protect certain sensitive areas. Could part of Biscayne Bay get closed to fishing? Maybe. Would that help or hurt recreational angling? Depends on who you ask. In Colorado, the boat ramps are closing for the season at places like Spinney Mountain, Ridgeway and Eleven Mile. Ice-up is comin’. In Mississippi they’re stocking Alligator Gar in Bee Lake to help control Asian Carp. A brilliant idea if you ask me. Restore the giants! In Court - a Roadless Rule ruling might have just opened up pristine wildlands to development once and for all, MauroMedia no 54:03 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-84-catching-up-with-brian-bennett/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-84-catching-up-with-brian-bennett/#comments Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:09:33 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4804 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-84-catching-up-with-brian-bennett/feed/ 1 brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,Dragon’s Custom Rods,fish itch,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing,fly fishing,hardwater,Hopper and dropper,IGFA Hall of Fame It's been a long time since Brian has been on the Schtick. Today we get to hear his stories from Cape Cod and British Columbia. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-84-10-21-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg)   It’s Friday, October 21, 2011. Thanks today to BossTin (http://bosstin.com/) and Fishhound. The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Interactive maps, GPS coordinates, mobile apps and more... Sign up for free today at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Fishhound Fishing Report In Utah, the trout fishing is OK, but if you want crazy fast action, go to Utah Lake near Provo. The white bass action is hot! Try using action lures tipped with bait. You might also pick up other species, including walleye or largemouth bass. They’re catching fish in every part of the lake. Five star fishing on Minnesota’s Leech Lake – Big, Big, Big fall walleyes, and lots of them. Leisure Outdoor Adventures has a great report with pictures on the Fishhound site. Pennsylvania’s Yellow Breeches Creek is fishing good, but Big Spring is even better. Hopper and dropper with a cress bug or scud is the ticket in this creek.That’s the word from Custom Tied Flies and Guide Service. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Brian / Moldy Chum News Giant Top Water Lure Action Video (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/10/20/pei-giant-top-water-lure-action.html) New Waterfall on the Elwha (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/10/21/new-waterfall-on-the-elwha.html) Let’s hear about your recent exploits and adventures. What’s new on the Chum? Teeg / Recycled Fish News Was in Ohio this week, where wild animals were on the loose. You could win a rod from Dragon’s Custom Rods with our Challenge to Stewards. Just take the Clean Angling Pledge: http://www.cleanangling.org (http://www.cleanangling.org)/ You could win a fly rod from RISE Fly Co by trying out the new Recycled Fish Online Fly Shop powered by West-Fly (http://www.west-fly.com/?refsetID=784853308859). You could win cash and a chunk of Hardwater if you come ice fishing with us this winter in the Hardwater Opens! Plus – don’t be a turd. Sign up for Fish Itch. Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Good news? No – GREAT NEWS. The people of King Salmon, Alaska voted to prevent Pebble Mine. The people have spoken, and the Pebble Partnership said they won’t go where people don’t want them. Hooray. Bad News. The Pebble people have already filed a lawsuit. They want their mine, dammit! Big mining has big money and their word means nothing. Nothing! These evil international interests say dig, baby dig. Out of Brainerd, Minnesota, Al Lindner is being inducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame – that makes sense. Up in BC – anemic salmon. We don’t like this. These yellow fish have a virus that has probably spread to wild fish from those dangerous fish farms. Not good. In the Chesapeake Bay – how many Menhaden do we really need? More than we’ve got. Declining stocks of this important forage fish ain’t good, either. Good report on MidCurrent. West Virginia and the Dunkard Creek Fish Kill – did fracking cause it? Looks like maybe that’s the case. Super-clean natural gas, right? From Florida – a guy from Milton, Florida just broke the Florida state record for flathead catfish with a 55 pound fish. I’d look for this record to get smashed over and over in the next 10 years. MauroMedia no 52:03 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-83-teeg-and-michael/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-83-teeg-and-michael/#comments Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:32:01 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4726 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-83-teeg-and-michael/feed/ 0 boss tin,brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,Fish,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing,Flashback Pheasant Tail,fly fishing,mauromedia,michael mauro It’s been a while since we did a regular episode – the last couple have been video specials, so we wanted to show the love for our audio podcast amigos. Plus, all three of us have been on the road and had some crazy adventures. Unfortunately, Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-83-10-19-2011.mp3) (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-83-10-19-2011.mp3)(http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-83-10-19-2011.mp3) It’s Friday, October 14, 2011 – Catch Up Episode Thanks today to BossTin; The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Interactive maps, GPS coordinates, mobile apps and more... Sign up for free today at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report Confluence Outfitters says Battle Creek has been fishing well. There is plenty of water, but not too much. The spring chinook are spawning, so the native rainbows are on the egg grab. And there are good hatches, so the rainbows are looking up. Colorado’s Sprague Lake is fishing great if you ask Kirk’s Fly shop. About a size 16 Flashback Pheasant Tail, trailed with a pink San Juan Worm #16 or an egg pattern is gonna git ‘er done. On top you could use a Size 20 Yaegers Neversink Gnat or a Parachute Adams. Out of Panama City, Florida, The spanish mackerel are in full force. Spoons, small diving lipped lures, Christmas tree rigs & smaller live baits will all work. The fall kings are not far behind. There is still an occasional sailfish around as well. Contact Captain Linda’s Kayak fishing for more – and a great Baja Fish Taco recipe. For a free report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro It’s been a while since we did a regular episode – the last couple have been video specials, so we wanted to show the love for our audio podcast amigos. Plus, all three of us have been on the road and had some crazy adventures. Unfortunately, Brian’s sick today and that’s too bad because he had some epic stuff go down in BC and before that, he was over on Cape Cod. You’ll have to settle for Mike and I but we promise not to disappoint. Brian / Moldy Chum News (http://www.moldychum.com/) If Brian WAS here, I know what he’d say. He’d say that they had low expectations when they headed to B.C. to meet some steel, but they found fish. Even when the water is high, the fish are there, and they scratched a few out. But on their last day – and epic day – 8 guys caught 40 fish. For Pacific Northwest steelhead, there’s only one way to describe that, and it’s EPIC. Brian said he caught one of the most gorgeous, perfect specimens of hen steelhead that he or his guide had ever seen. Not a scale out of place. Wish he was here to tell you for himself. On The Chum: A Backyard to Nowhere is the top post – this film is going to make a ton of buzz. It’s also profiled in this month’s This Is Fly, and you must – must – must read about it. Check out the trailers on the Chum and you’ll know immediately why we’re scrambling to get these guys on the Schtick. On October 12 – a very interesting post in which skeptic Dr. Gerald Smith, a fish biologist from the University of Michigan, challenges whether Asian Carp really pose a risk to the Great Lakes. And on October 11 – Frankenfish are getting closer to store shelves: thanks, FDA. Plus, Ashton Kutcher may have legitimately caught the fly fishing bug, there’s a Hatch sticker on his Mac – Fitz Cahall’s Season 2 – and the current Slab of the Month voting is on. A crazy Montana brown trout is leading with almost 60% of the vote, MauroMedia no 44:53 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-82-nanci-morris-lyon-kate-taylor/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-82-nanci-morris-lyon-kate-taylor/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:15:59 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4668 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-82-nanci-morris-lyon-kate-taylor/feed/ 0 24 hour fish-a-thon,alaska,Alaska Sportsman’s Bear Trail Lodge,brian bennett,Bristol Bay,chum nation,Conservation,Fish,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing,fly fishing Nanci Morris Lyon & Kate Taylor fished Alaska’s Naknek River, a tributary to Bristol Bay in this year’s 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon. They were our fundraising leaders by such a wide margin that they out-raised last year’s entire 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-82-9-23-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Friday, September 23, 2011 Thanks today to BossTin and Fish Itch; The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Interactive maps, GPS coordinates, mobile apps and more... Sign up for free today at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Fishhound Fishing Report The Montana Angler in Bozeman reports that the Lower Madison is 5 stars right now. Good flows temps, so look for big eats if you are willing to commit to a hopper. Nymphs almost always outfish dries on the lower. Fish the buckets between the weedbeds or the fast runs for the most action. Brian is still out east, and the stripers are going good. Concord Outfitters in Connecticut says the Farmington is back in tip top shape. The high water has receded and the silt has settled down. Good fishing throughout the TMA to be had right now. If you've been holding off due to high water flows, stock your boxes with tan caddis and pheasant tails and you should be in good shape. Probably the best fishing in the Ozarks right now is on the White River below Beaver Lake if you listen to Just Fishin’ guides in Bentonville. Wade it  from the dam to Parker Bend, but you’ll find the better fishing from just above Cane Break to Parker Bottom. The river bottom has changed with some new holes, so be careful. Try small streamers and soft hackles early, then nymphing later in the day. For a free fishing report on waters near you, www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). Guest Intro Nanci Morris Lyon & Kate Taylor fished Alaska’s Naknek River, a tributary to Bristol Bay in this year’s 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon. They were our fundraising leaders by such a wide margin that they out-raised last year’s entire 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon. It’s a testimony to who they are, what their fishery is about, and how much passion people have for defeating Pebble Mine. They join us today from Alaska Sportsman’s Bear Trail Lodge (http://www.fishasl.com/naknek/) . Brian / Moldy Chum News Brian’s on vacation this week so we’re sure he’d want you to see the video postcard by Don Himsel from Cape Cahhhd (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/9/22/cape-cod-fly-fishing-video-postcard.html): http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/9/22/cape-cod-fly-fishing-video-postcard.html There’s a really cool post on September 20 (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/9/20/an-anonymous-band-of-artists-paints-a-huge-pair-of.html) of some artists who painted a giant pair of scissors cutting down a dam in Ojai: http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/9/20/an-anonymous-band-of-artists-paints-a-huge-pair-of.html And as a Wild Steelhead Coalition member, I’m sure Brian would mention that the Elwah Hatchery deal is going to court (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/9/19/send-lawyers-guns-and-money.html): http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/9/19/send-lawyers-guns-and-money.html Teeg / Recycled Fish News Fish Itch – it’s alive! http://fishitch.com The 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon was a record SMASHER! The Recycled Fish Online Fly Shop is now up and running, powered by West-Fly Michael Mauro News You’re back from a couple of weeks up in Alaska – how was that? Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Brought to you by BossTin MauroMedia no 56:14 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-79-ron-higgins/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-79-ron-higgins/#comments Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:00:59 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4533 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-79-ron-higgins/feed/ 0 bass,BoatUS,boss tin,brian bennett,Brian Snowden,camo putty,catfish,Conservation,Crappies,fish schtick,Fishhound,fishing Lake Conroe is famous as a big bass lake. Ron Higgins calls it a home water, and has seen fish over 13 pounds come aboard his boat. He also plies the waters of Lake Livingston and Lake Houston, and not just for bass. Stripers, Wipers, Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-79-8-23-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/The-Fish-Schtick-Icon-300x300x72.jpg) It’s Tuesday, August 23, 2011. The Fish Schtick is presented by Fishhound. Fishhound is the world’s largest provider of real-time fishing reports delivered directly to you from licensed guides & boat captains - fresh off the water. With coverage on thousands of waters, you’ll know where to go, when to go and what to throw. Interactive maps, GPS coordinates, mobile apps and more... Sign up for free today at www.fishhound.com (http://www.fishhound.com). We get additional support from Boss Tin, makers of non-toxic weights for fly and conventional tackle anglers. Fishhound Fishing Report with Ron Higgins. How’s fishing in South Texas? (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Fishhound-High-Resolution-595x185.jpg) Guest Intro Lake Conroe is famous as a big bass lake. Ron Higgins calls it a home water, and has seen fish over 13 pounds come aboard his boat. He also plies the waters of Lake Livingston and Lake Houston, and not just for bass. Stripers, Wipers, Catfish and Crappies are common quarry at Higgy’s Freshwater Adventures, and he’s got some good stories to tell on today’s Schtick. Brian / Moldy Chum News How was IFTD? Top stories on the Chum Teeg / Recycled Fish News Our 24 Hour Fish-A-Thon winners from 2010 are back from epic trips: Marty Hughes and his boys fished Table Rock Lake with Brian Snowden with help from the PAA and BoatUS Angler Watch the highlight video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmSqEjOmwPw The Three Muskyteers – Brian Wise, Kyle Kosovich and Aaron Scott are back from Spring Bay Resort This year’s anglers are vying for trips to Griffin Fishing, Spring Bay Resort and Fish Tales Outfitter thanks to Scheels. More info on our website: http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/fish-a-thon/epic-trips-await-24-hour-fish-a-thon-anglers/ (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/fish-a-thon/epic-trips-await-24-hour-fish-a-thon-anglers/) Team Bear Trail – K8 and Nanci – are our current fundraising leaders: http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/fish-a-thon-2011/team-bear-trail.htm (http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/fish-a-thon-2011/team-bear-trail.htm) Team Friendzy – Mike Sklad and crew – put in their 24 this past weekend I’m off to Kentucky this week! Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Good news in Alaska – Trout Unlimited just finished a major salmon restoration project in the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska. Great! Salmon can use all the good news they can get. Tragic news from Washington – A fisheries worker died last week during a steelhead survey on the Wind River. Mark Snepp, died while walking the bank and recording fish data from his diving partner. Weather Alert: Hurricane Irene is storming toward the coast of Florida, and could have major impacts all the way up the eastern seaboard. Batten down the hatches and secure your boats. More from Washington state, the pink salmon run is awesome, but sockeye returns are dismal. No Lake Wenatchee Sockeye Fishery This Year. Go stick some pinks. In Kansas – 7 lakes are under a Blue-Green Algae warning, more are under advisory status. Blue-Green algae can be fatal, especially to pets, but tend to produce flu-like symptoms. Blue-Green Algae blooms are happening nationwide, it’s not just Kansas. The Fly Fishing industry moves its IFTD show from New Orleans to Reno next year. Back to the mountains for the fly guys. In Pro Bass Fishing, South Carolina pro Todd Auten is the 2011PAA Angler of the Year. We’ll see him at the Toyota Texas Bass Classic with the other 15 top PAA Finishers. MauroMedia no 56:30 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-73-robert-lawler/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-73-robert-lawler/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:09:11 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4215 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-73-robert-lawler/feed/ 0 brian bennett,chum nation,Fish,fish schtick,fishing,lake havasu,mauro,mauromedia,michael mauro,Moldy Chum,Recycled Fish,Robert Lawler If you have a computer hooked up to the internet, you’ve seen Robert Lawler’s photo sometime in the past month. He caught a massive sunfish – a redear that weighs over five pounds – and people who don’t even get that excited about fishing have been for... Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http:/... MauroMedia no 49:08 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-69-earth-day-show/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-69-earth-day-show/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:54:34 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=4026 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-69-earth-day-show/feed/ 0 brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,fish schtick,fishing,fly fishing,michael mauro,Moldy Chum,patagonia,photography,Recycled Fish Good News – It’s Earth Day this week, a good reminder that We Are Stewards. New campaign out from Recycled Fish highlights that. Meanwhile US Fish & Wildlife Service launches its campaign, Climate of Conservation – 50 issues facing fish and wildlife in... Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http:/... MauroMedia no 31:22 http://mauromedia.com/fishing-2/iphone-fishing-image/ http://mauromedia.com/fishing-2/iphone-fishing-image/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:15:19 +0000 Michael Mauro http://www.mmphotoblog.com/?p=544 http://mauromedia.com/fishing-2/iphone-fishing-image/feed/ 0 http://mauromedia.com/fishing-2/iphone-hipstamatic-camera/ http://mauromedia.com/fishing-2/iphone-hipstamatic-camera/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 21:40:14 +0000 Michael Mauro http://www.mmphotoblog.com/?p=522 http://mauromedia.com/fishing-2/iphone-hipstamatic-camera/feed/ 0 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-65-childrens-author-spectacular/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-65-childrens-author-spectacular/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:48:45 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=3696 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-65-childrens-author-spectacular/feed/ 0 Adventures With Johnny,Adventures With Jonny,authors,brian bennett,chum nation,fish schtick,fishing,fly fishing,kid,kids,Kirk Werner,Kristine Houghtman We have a very special show featuring some of the authors who are using their craft to encourage kids to get outside and get fishing. Those of us who love the outdoors know how important it is to get kids outside, Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http://www.mauromedia.com/audio/FS-Episode-65-3-18-2011.mp3) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/the-fish-schtick-icon-300x3001.jpg) The show was recorded on Friday, March 18 - 2011 The Fish Schtick is presented by SPOT HUG. It’s a satellite based device that provides peace of mind for boaters both when they’re on the water, and when they’re not. We saw some pretty significant boats in Florida & New Orleans recently … (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/spot_hug-595x484.jpg) Guest Intro We have a very special show featuring some of the authors who are using their craft to encourage kids to get outside and get fishing. Those of us who love the outdoors know how important it is to get kids outside, and studies have shown that nothing is more effective at doing that than fishing. We’re excited to welcome authors Kirk Werner, Mike DiLorenzo and Kristine Houghtman to today’s very special Fish Schtick. Brian / Moldy Chum News Aerial Bowfishing (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/3/18/aerial-bowfishing-greatest-hits.html) Patagonia Digital Catalog - check it out here! (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/3/14/2011-patagonia-digital-fly-fishing-catalog.html) Another Study - Fish Feel Pain???? (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2011/3/17/here-we-go-again.html) Teeg / Recycled Fish News March Member Challenge (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/conservation-news/march-member-challenge/) Got a chance to try out one of those RISE rods! Our new Member Update is now live … Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Good News from North Carolina. If House Bill 353 goes through, Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Striped Bass will be recognized as game fish instead of commercial fish in the North Carolina. That means you’ll only be able to take them by hook and line, and you won’t be able to sell ‘em. Way to go to our friends at the CCA on that one. Bad News from Washington, DC – Congress is trying to get our nation’s budget passed and this is posing serious threats to conservation. While sportsmen are willing to shoulder our share of reducing the deficit, natural resources are a hardest hit area in budget reduction – and that’s not fair. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership put together The TRCP Sportsmen's Priorities Checklist, highlighting conservation programs targeted for reductions that are critical to sustaining fish and wildlife habitat and of foremost concern to hunters and anglers. See the list and get involved at trcp.org (http://www.trcp.org/media/news-article/trcp-and-partners-oppose-proposed-cuts-to-conservation-funding). In Kansas – they’re snagging paddlefish. Paddlefish snagging season just opened in the Eastern reservoirs and runs through May 15. Vermont – get your shanty off the ice! Vermont state law requires that ice fishing shanties have to be gone no later than Sunday, March 27. The fish might like the structure and the cover on the bottom of the lake, but wouldn’t you hate to lose your shack? In a store near you – Country Music Superstar Kenny Chesney just designed a pair of sunglasses for Costa, the proceeds from which will benefit the Coastal Conservation Association. Giddyup. This week’s Recycled Fish Stewardship Tip: If you must fertilize your lawn, wait until it’s defrosted. Fertilizing when it’s still frozen means you’re basically just wasting money and putting all that fertilizer straight in your local lakes and streams. Don’t be that guy. More fishing hoopla at MoldyChum.com (http://www.moldychum.com) - Stewardship Tips and more at RecycledFish.org (http://www.recycledfish.org). I’m Teeg Stouffer and we just went around the world of fishing in 120 seconds. MauroMedia no 49:48 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-skeet-reese/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-skeet-reese/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:30:34 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=3611 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-skeet-reese/feed/ 0 angler,bass,BASS Elite,bass fishing,bass tournament,bassmaster,bassmaster classic,berkley,Delta,DICK'S,DICK'S Sporting Goods,fish schtick Skeet Reese is not only one of the hottest names in professional bass fishing, he's got an amazing story. Skeet Reese is not only one of the hottest names in professional bass fishing, he's got an amazing story. Once a professional dancer, he now has a family who often travels with him to events like the Bassmaster Classic. His incredible rig turns more heads than any other on the Bassmaster Elite Tour, his bright yellow signature products have become breakthrough in the tackle industry, and he's a contender in every tournament he fishes. A former Angler of the Year and Bassmaster Classic Champion, he's pretty handy with a rod & reel, so DICK'S Sporting Goods added him to their Pro Staff for 2011. The Fish Schtick is presented by SPOT HUG (http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=113). It’s a satellite based device that provides peace of mind for boaters both when they’re on the water, and when they’re not. (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/spot_hug-595x484.jpg)Also brought to you by GreenTackle.com (http://www.greentackle.com/), where Berkley Gulp! 2” and 3” Minnow Grubs are currently on sale – normally $5.49 a pack, right now you can score them for $3.55 - $4.99. They’ve got some really good deals on the Trigger X products too – about half off on many of those. Pretty steep savings. The Fish Schtick Podcast Crew Brian Bennett Twitter - @moldychum Facebook - Moldy Chum Web - http://www.moldychum.com (http://www.moldychum.com/) Teeg Stouffer Twitter - @TeegStouffer Twitter - @RecycledFish Facebook - Recycled Fish Web - http://www.recycledfish.org (http://www.recycledfish.org/) Michael Mauro Twitter - @mauromedia Facebook - @mauromedia Web - http://mauromedia.com (../) Subscribe to the Fish Schtick on iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id317397756). That's the Schtick for another week, with thanks again to our friends at SPOT – makers of SPOT HUG (http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=113) which keeps your boat safe both when you’re in it, and when you’re not. Thanks also to GreenTackle.com (http://www.greentackle.com/). MauroMedia no 3:47 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-larry-nixon/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-larry-nixon/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:43:14 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=3605 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-larry-nixon/feed/ 0 Abu Garcia,angler,bass,BASS Elite,bass fishing,bass tournament,bassmaster,bassmaster classic,Delta,DICK'S,DICK'S Sporting Goods,Evinrude Larry Nixon has fished in more than two dozen Bassmaster Classics, including winning it in 1983. He's a millionaire in the sport of fishing through both the BASS and FLW tours, and he's still actively fishing. Larry Nixon has fished in more than two dozen Bassmaster Classics, including winning it in 1983. He's a millionaire in the sport of fishing through both the BASS and FLW tours, and he's still actively fishing. A legend that's still on the water competing at the top level - sounds like someone worth spending some time with. Here's his take on what it means to be in the BASSMASTER Classic and what goes through the minds of the anglers out there on the water. The Fish Schtick is presented by SPOT HUG (http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=113). It’s a satellite based device that provides peace of mind for boaters both when they’re on the water, and when they’re not. (http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-58-thad-robison/attachment/spot_hug/)(http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/spot_hug-595x484.jpg)At the 2011 Bassmaster Classic Teeg interviewed several guests, including Larry Nixon (http://www.thebassholes.com/news.php). MauroMedia no 2:42 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-thebassholes-com/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-thebassholes-com/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:15:07 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=3594 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-video-short-2011-bassmaster-classic-expo-thebassholes-com/feed/ 0 angler,bass fishing,bass tournament,bassholes,bassmaster classic,DICK'S,DICK'S Sporting Goods,fish schtick,fisherman,fishing,Green Tackle,jared pease The first time we heard that there was a website called "The Bassholes," we thought, wow - jerks who fish - nice. - That's not how it is at all. There may be no greater online fishing forum devoted to bass fishing when it comes to the sense of communi... The first time we heard that there was a website called "The Bassholes," we thought, wow - jerks who fish - nice. That's not how it is at all. There may be no greater online fishing forum devoted to bass fishing when it comes to the sense of community, camaraderie, and quality of information. Jared Pease is the guy who built that community, and he spells out what it takes to be a Basshole. The Fish Schtick is presented by SPOT HUG (http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=113). It’s a satellite based device that provides peace of mind for boaters both when they’re on the water, and when they’re not. (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/spot_hug-595x484.jpg) MauroMedia no 2:36 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-58-thad-robison/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-58-thad-robison/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:57:35 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=3291 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-58-thad-robison/feed/ 0 brian bennett,Fish,fish schtick,fishing,fly fishing,Fly Fishing Film Tour,hug,mauromedia,michael mauro,Moldy Chum,patagonia,Recycled Fish Thad Robison has joined us before on The Fish Schtick, and when we have a guest back, you know they must be good. He’s one of the people who makes the Fly Fishing Film Tour possible, but he’s also on the road right now for Motiv Fishing. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http:/... MauroMedia no 48:09 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-56-amanda-switzer/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-56-amanda-switzer/#comments Sat, 18 Dec 2010 02:14:01 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=3171 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-56-amanda-switzer/feed/ 2 Amanda Switzer,brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,Fish,fish schtick,fishing,fly fishing,michael mauro,Moldy Chum,patagonia,Recycled Fish Though she originally went to school to become a landscape architect, Amanda Switzer became a fishing guide after working for one year too long in an office. Unhappy with the ho-hum buzz of everyday work, she thanked her boss for not firing her, Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) Download MP3 version HERE (http:/... MauroMedia no 37:54 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-55-holiday-gift-guide/ http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-55-holiday-gift-guide/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:28:46 +0000 Michael Mauro http://mauromedia.com/?p=3079 http://mauromedia.com/podcast/fish-schtick-episode-55-holiday-gift-guide/feed/ 0 brian bennett,chum nation,Conservation,fishing,holiday,holiday gift guide,michael mauro,Moldy Chum,Recycled Fish,spot,teeg stouffer,trcp On today’s show – the products are the stars! This is ‘merica, after all, and we’re ‘mericans. Subscribe to Fish Schtick on iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=317397756) Subscribe to RSS (http://feeds2.feedburner.com/MauromediaHomeFishSchticksPodcast) (http://mauromedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/the-fish-schtick-icon-300x3001.jpg) www.greentackle.com (http://www.greentackle.com) On today’s show – the products are the stars! This is ‘merica, after all, and we’re ‘mericans. Brian / Moldy Chum News Circular Tanks for buff salmon (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2010/12/7/circular-tanks-result-in-buff-salmon-and-steelhead.html) Motiv crew in Mexico (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2010/12/6/the-border-crossing-went-just-as-we-expected-it.html) Fly Shops closing (http://www.moldychum.com/home-old/2010/12/6/little-lehigh-fly-shop-to-close.html) Played outside at all in the last week? Teeg / Recycled Fish News Ice Tour is officially launched (http://www.recycledfish.org/our-programs/on-ice-tour.htm) T-shirt is a smash hit (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/uncategorized/best-ice-fishing-shirt-ever/) Stewardship On Ice booklet is well received (http://www.recycledfish.org/blog/uncategorized/stewardship-on-ice/) Live this weekend in Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Rapid City and Syracuse Around the world of fishing in 120 Seconds Washington State – just banned small lead fishing tackle at 13 lakes with nesting loon populations. Regulation is effective May 1, 2011. Good news, if you’re a loon. Across the Upper Midwest – ice is forming on our lakes and people are drilling holes in it! Be careful, first ice means a hot bite, but falling through ain’t worth it. Take a buddy. And a rope. Alaska gets attention for Bristol Bay in the latest issue of National Geographic for the story “Salmon or Gold.” We pick salmon. At your Grocery Store – Frankenfish! The FDA is deciding whether to allow those freaky Genetically Modified Salmon into the foodstream or not. Risky for our health? Maybe. Risky for our environment? Probably. No, no, GMOs!  Good story in the latest issue of TROUT about it. Award Season is on the horizon – and it ain’t just the Oscars and the Emmys. The National Fish Habitat Awards and the BoatUS Foundation’s Environmental Leadership awards are both seeking nominations. Know someone doing good? Links are in the show notes. Habitat Awards: http://www.fishhabitat.org/images/awards/nfhap_awards_program_2011_final.pdf (http://www.fishhabitat.org/images/awards/nfhap_awards_program_2011_final.pdf) Environmental Leadership Awards : http://www.boatus.com/foundation/EnviroAward/default.asp (http://www.fishhabitat.org/images/awards/nfhap_awards_program_2011_final.pdf) Georgia – Shad Season is weeks away, and there are big changes in the regulations. Far fewer places you can cast your net for shad this year. Down in the South Atlantic – A ban on all bottom fishing called for by NOAA is being fought by every group you can imagine, CCA, ASA, anybody with a fishing pole. Bad science is what the fishermen say. NOAA is delaying their ban to June 2011 so they can re-assess. On your Smart Phone – “Knot Wars” from our friends at the North American Fishing Club just came out with a Knot App. It’s pretty sweet! This week’s Stewardship Tip – Slot limits are good. They not only help protect certain size classes of fish, but they help remove fish that compete with the protected size class. Don’t be afraid to keep small fish under a protected slot, you’re helping manage the fishery when you do. More fishing hoopla at MoldyChum.com (http://www.moldychum.com) - Stewardship Tips and more at RecycledFish.org (http://www.recycledfish.org). www.GreenTackle.com – plenty of time to get online orders in before Christmas. Gift items like Songs from the Tackle Box, Handwarmers, shirts & hats in the Recycled Fish store, SAFE Angling Kits, and Recycled Waders all make really good gifts. Holiday Gift Guide The Big: MauroMedia no 50:57