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Albino musky landed

February 28th 2011 03:11
Here's a pretty neat story I ran across the other day.

An angler in Wisconsin hauled in an albino musky.

It's certainly not unusual to catch a musky in that area and albino animals, including fish, are not that uncommon. What is uncommon is that the fish managed to survive to become 51" in length. That's 129.5 centimeters.

In nature, albino animals seldom survive because they lack camouflage colors to escape attackers or prey on others.


Various links have proved futile with many dead ends. One can only hope the animal was turned in to Fish & Wildlife authorities.

My only problem with this article is the fact it fails to mention what became of the fish.




Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!





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Another good site

January 16th 2011 04:23
Here's a good site I've been checking out the last few days.

Turns out this is actually a site for a fishing lake in France. Although I usually don't get into this type of web page, there are plenty of videos where you may learn something aside from a gallery of photos showing what you can pull out of the Lake.

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Tips to fish the weeds

January 4th 2011 02:06
Yellowstone, Antique fishing
Although it’s snowy around here, it’s warm somewhere and being able to pull big ones out of that warm water is something you can’t pass up. Big fish can often be found hanging out around thick weeds or vegetation. Knowing how to effectively fish in thick weeds without losing your lure is one of the most important lessons an angler can learn.

There are a few reasons why many different types of fish hover in weedy areas during hot months. One of the biggest attractions is the higher amounts of oxygen that are available in weedy areas. Shade is another vital aspect offered by thick weeds because it keeps the water relatively cool during the day. On top of that, any vegetation is a great hiding spot for smaller fish who are trying to avoid being a larger fish's lunch. On the other hand, predatory fish may hang out in the weeds and ambush the smaller fish. There are also plenty of natural food sources wherever you find thick weeds including insects, mollusks, grubs, minnows and frogs.

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WD-40 as a fish attractant

December 31st 2010 01:03
WD-40, fish attractant, fish oil
People often look at WD-40 as a fish attractant. One big reason for this is the myth that the product contains fish oil.

Although the exact formula is a secret, I can safely say the product does not contain fish oil. Like similar products, it is petroleum based and using it as a fish attractant is would be similar to pouring oil into the water. In other words, it's not the best thing to do even if it worked for grandpa.

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70 year old lands record halibut

December 20th 2010 00:39
Here's a story about a 70 year old angler from Germany who landed a halibut so big it can provide enough meat for almost 1000 fish dinners!

halibut
In the article, a German angler catches a fish in Iceland. Doesn't that show the international spirit of angling? Also, I think this is an example of real people. After all, it's not some "he-man" story where the guy and his mate pulled a monster fish onto the boat. The reality of needing the help of five crew members is mentioned in the article.

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New fish found

December 17th 2010 16:03
With animal species disappearing every day, it's uplifting when you hear about the discovery of a new species.

That's what has happened in Japan except the discovery was a fish long thought extinct.

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The power of Gollum

December 16th 2010 03:34
The next time you lift a fish from the water, take time to realize how much weight that fish has.

I'm not talking ounces or grams, I mean political weight.

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How to mount that trophy catch!

December 6th 2010 05:37
You've finally caught the lunker you've been after and you want to have it mounted for all to see. Where to begin?

These days you have two options--a skin mount or a replica mount.

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Try a swimbate in late fall

December 3rd 2010 01:19
Walnut creek

The flakes on the ground tell me one thing--it's late fall. While most guys are heading to the woods to bag the the local favorite, there's still fish swimming around waiting to be caught. Just because you think it's cold and miserable doesn't mean fish are thinking that way.

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Lose the fish, lose the town

December 1st 2010 01:17
Back in August of last year I wrote about the sturgeon.

As stated, sturgeon are often sought by man for its eggs--better known as caviar.

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How to recover snagged lures

November 20th 2010 00:45
If you fish from shore or around a lot of cover, snags are a fact of life. I've even gotten snagged while fishing in a boat because the bottom came up faster than expected owing to unfamiliar waters.

There's not much worse than breaking your fishing line and losing one of your favorite lures.

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Try "Urban Fishing"

November 13th 2010 01:36
urban fishing

A lot of people think you can only fish if you get out of the city and they end up taking two or three hour car trips to the country. Not so! Urban areas can provide countless hours of quality fishing without the time and expense of a long trip.

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Fish escape mercury from coal-fired power plants

October 24th 2010 01:13
coal plant

It may come as a surprise to many and goes against most thinking but studies have found that fish near coal-fired power plants actually have less mercury in their systems than those found further away.

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A little on the spoon bill catfish

October 21st 2010 03:40
North America's answer to the swordfish would have to be the spoonbill catfish, also known as the "paddle fish."

Once common in many parts of America and even into Canada, overfishing and habitat changes have caused major population declines. Happily, paddlefish were redcently spotted in Europe's Danube river. However, It hasn't been determined if the fish escaped from fish farms during European floods, or whether they were let into the river earlier and matured there.

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A little bassin' info

September 12th 2010 01:33
I know that bass aren't found all over but, I live in the States and bass fishing is pretty popular--especially around here! AND since most of the fish I've caught are bass, I though I'd better share a little information with the world.
bass fish

Let's start out with a mantra I always repeat--Dark or black lures are good for overcast and night fishing. Light and bright to chartreuse colored lures are usually good on a bright sunny day. Along those lines, I never discount a reflective lure but, be sure to use them on sunny days or you'll just reflect the dull surroundings.

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Giant goldfish landed

September 9th 2010 00:12
giant goldfish, koi
The picture at the right has been making its rounds on the Net. Although the picture and event are several months old, new excitement has been brewing thanks to an article in the U.K. Daily Mail.

Despite the fact I'd like to see something like this really happen, I'm a bit skeptical.

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How the moon affects your fishing

September 5th 2010 00:47
moonrise, moon through trees
You probably know saltwater fishermen regularly check the tide before they head out to sea. They're not doing that just because the tide may affect boat handling. Rising tides also affect the fish bite. If you fish the sea that's all well and good but, did you know the tide also has bearing the bite down at your local river or lake?

Leaving out all the scientific mumbo-jumbo look at it like this—the gravity of the moon pulls at the earth. Since water is moved more easily than land, oceans, lakes, and rivers are going to fall victim to the pull on a regular basis as the earth revolves.

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How to avoid bird's nests

August 18th 2010 18:54
Despite my affinity for baitcasting reels, I must admit they produce some nasty tangles if you're not careful. These tangles keep some anglers from even trying them and others give up much too quickly. However, the mechanical (physical?) principles of backlashes are relatively simple, and once understood, the means of stopping them becomes clearer.
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Another danger--water mocassins!

July 30th 2010 05:23
cottonmouth, water moccasin, water snake
If you live in the Southeastern region of the U.S., you may run across water moccasins. Also called swamp moccasin, black moccasin, viper, or cottonmouth, these snakes are around a yard long and 1.5-3 inches in diameter--much like their relative, the copperhead.

water moccasin
Although the majority of water moccasins are almost totally black, the color pattern may vary and they may have banding coloration as you can see from the photo at the right.

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Flying carp on TV

July 18th 2010 21:52
Although I deserve a big paycheck for this plug, I will mention that National Geographic Television is having a program tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern on Asian Carp.

Flying carp have been a problem in the Mississippi River for some time and looks to be getting worse.

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