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A Fishing Moment
by Scott Harker
Fly floating downstream,
Dark shadows darting in the deeper pools.
The sun is high enough
Over the ridge to the East,
To touch the hands on the rod
And melt them back to warmth.
My mind is drifting, too,
With the sounds of the rushing water,
The pole jerks, a sudden strike,
I breathe and prepare for the fight.
----copyright 2006 Scott Harker----
Mountain stream Photographer: Eric Enger
THE PURSUIT OF FISH has been one of humankind's longest and most pleasurable tasks.
In the beginning, it was
all about food. Today, for most of us, it is just a chance to be outdoors - where we can take the opportunity to pit our wits
and skills against a cunning and all to often successful foe.
Of course, it is still great to cook and savor
one's catch of the day - and to tell fishing tales around a campfire or a dining room table.
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Young Grizzly Bear Fishing
Fishing Buddies?
by Scott Harker
A man and a bear were out fishing,
With growls and insults they were "dishing"
Each other about
Who could catch the most trout,
Funny thing is, the man is now missing.
MANILA, Philippines - Gunmen in the restive southern Philippines opened fire on three boats and killed 15 fishermen in what officials said Tuesday was likely an attack by a rival group protecting its lucrative fishing grounds. The fishermen were ...
MANILA, Philippines — Rising wealth in Asia and fishing subsidies are among factors driving overexploitation of the world’s fish resources, while fish habitat is being destroyed by pollution and climate change, U.N. marine experts said Tuesday.
Here is the Reel Time Pacific Northwest fishing and outdoor trivia question of the week: The one thing that makes this northern county lake such a boon for kokanee populations is the excellent thermocline and 160-foot depth at its deepest section.
As reported in a previous article, the Southern Tier’s 2012 fly fishing scene should prove to be quite interesting in 2012. In addition to the local fly fishing events already reported, there are a few more to add and update, as follows: Ithaca Fishing Days.
BOSTON — A small fishing boat lost off Massachusetts after its crew was thrown out in rough seas has been discovered near Spain more than three years later. Scott Douglas and Rich St. Pierre were tossed off the 26-foot-long boat in August 2008 and forced ...
When are we going stop mincing words and start calling out this get-rid-of-coastal-fishing campaign? It's really quite obvious: There's no room for small-boat "artisanal" fishermen floating around and towing nets and hauling pots between wind turbines, oil ...
The mild winter is certainly having a positive effect on local southeastern NC inshore fishing, especially compared to last year’s harsh stay-at-home conditions. For one thing, I can’t remember a January in Brunswick County when I have gotten so many ...
Coastal fishing action continues at a crawl pace, with exceptionally slow activity reported this week from the various marinas and fishing camps along the coast. Even with a variety of live bait, including local shrimp, still available in many ...
Dr. Keith Cobb grew up in Tattnall County and was an outsdoorsman from the start, tagging along on hunting and fishing trips with his grandfather and father, Don, and developing a lifelong love for the sport. Dr. Cobb has passed along that ...
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a reminder this week about a recent change to the Environmental Conservation Law regarding ice fishing. In waters where ice fishing is permitted, anglers will be ...
