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Forest Lake Country Store June News

Forest Lake Country Store June News
I’m counting the days.  Mid June I’m  heading north and I cannot wait.  Reading the Monthly newsletter that comes from the Forest Lake Country Store give me my short fix for the Northwoods.  I have to tell you though, there’s nothing better than stopping in for a #16, some hot coffee and maybe one of... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
Monday at 9:32 pm
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Fishing the lower Niagara River

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A sunny afternoon of fishing can be fun no matter where you go.   But I’ve been in Lewiston, New York, staying at the Barton Hill Hotel which offers a beautiful view of the Lower Niagara River.  And the fishing here… it’s fantastic. I’m only about a 10  minute ride from the Niagara Falls which makes... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 16, 2012 at 6:04 am
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Barton Hill doesn't look like a fishing resort... but is

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My wife will be jealous when she sees the photos. I’m in Lewiston, New York for the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor writers Spring Mega Media CAST n BLAST. AGLOW out did themselves selecting this destination for a group of outdoor writers and communicators to enjoy some of New York’s best smallmouth bass and salmon... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 14, 2012 at 8:55 pm
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Lake Shelbyville fishing report

This report came in from Steve Welch…. The lake is rising 3-4 inches a day and our water temps have spiked to mid seventies. The bass and crappie spawn is about done and after this week I will be leaning more towards walleye fishing. I am starting to pick them up while crappie fishing and... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 12, 2012 at 8:59 pm
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Duane Horstman & Russ “Smity” Smith Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame

In case you haven’t heard, Duane Horstman and Russell “Smity” Smith have been inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame as Legendary Fishing Guides!  This is a huge honor in which those considered are persons who have gained by their expertise and professionalism, a status of credibility and immortality judged so by their... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 12, 2012 at 8:54 pm
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Fishing License Sales Up 30 Percent in the First Quarter

The good news is…. according to Southwick Associates, from January through March 2012 fishing license sales increased 30 percent compared to the first quarter in 2011. Southwick attributes the increase to the warm weather and largely favorable fishing conditions across the country compared to the cold, wet first quarter in 2011.  This report is based... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 12, 2012 at 8:30 pm
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Fishing in Gulf Shores Alabama

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Jim DaRosa of the Fishing and Outdoor Radio show and I are in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Alabama. THE GSOB Tourism brought us down to enjoy some of their great fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and to do a remote broadcast of the radio show during our regular hour, 6:30 ot 7:30 PM on Wednesday... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 7, 2012 at 10:23 am
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Chicagoland Muskie Hunters May Meeting Info

Dean Rosset of hte Chicagoland Muskie Hunters says… “Hi guys- For us the “May pole” is a fishin’ rod!  Come join us, The Chicagoland Muskie Hunters chapter of Muskies Inc. We meet the second Tues. of the month at the Park Ridge VFW (Higgins and Canfield) at 7:30.   Meetings feature top speakers, fishing reports, favorite... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 5, 2012 at 2:13 pm
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources Newsbits for May 2012

Invasive Species Awareness:  Governor Pat Quinn has issued a proclamation declaring May to be ‘Invasive Species Awareness Month’ in Illinois – asking all Illinoisans to learn about ways in which they can help combat the spread of animal and plant species that endanger the Illinois landscape.  Examples of invasive species of concern in Illinois include... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 5, 2012 at 1:56 pm
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Burseth Brothers Win PMTT Chaos Tackle Event

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The PMTT Chaos Tackle Spring Shootout on Cave Run Lake, Ky on April 28th & 29th, had over 150 anglers from all over the country compete in the 2 day event. An annual PMTT tournament hosted by the Morehead Tourism Commission had perfect weather and lake conditions that produced a record number of muskies caught... Read more »
By Don Dziedzina,
May 4, 2012 at 3:39 pm
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