Marine Fisheries Commission to hold public hearing on proposed gill-net closure
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission will meet Feb. 18 in New Bern to discuss issues related to a proposed gill-net closure in coastal waters.
Public comments will be heard at the meeting, which is scheduled at 1 p.m. at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S. Front St., New Bern.
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D.C. anglers rally hopes to reverse fishing closures
The winter storm of Jan. 29-30 that dumped millions of tons of snow, ice and freezing rain on North Carolina pretty much shut down fishing statewide. Weather forecasts predict more snow and ice across the upper half of the state starting late Thursday, February 5.
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Bayse, Gibson win Wishing Well event
Near-freezing temperatures, a cold rain and the threat of snow probably discouraged a number of anglers from fishing the Wishing Well Bass Tournament on Dec. 5 at Lake Tillery.
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Select, set up your trailer carefully
One of the most overlooked aspects of purchasing a boat is the trailer. Oh, if it’s a used boat, you may walk around the trailer and look for obvious rust or problems and maybe even kick the tires, but rarely does anyone check further or ask any questions. When the purchase is a new boat, there is even less discussion of the trailer. Many folks have the opinion that if the dealer has the boat on that trailer, it is the right one.
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Cold-weather fishing can pay off
Winter in the mountains is a time of stark beauty, a time when the dominant colors are blue, gray, brown and black, a time when streams run full and clear and icy cold, a time when a warm, sunny day is an event and a blessing for a trout fisher.
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Big redfish schools in Cape Lookout surf
After a recent warming trend and light winds followed an early January cold snap, Crystal Coast anglers witnessed huge schools of red drum in the surf near Cape Lookout.
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DMF director proposes temporary removal of gill nets
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries director has proposed closing a large section of the state’s estuarine waters to large-mesh gill nets between May 15 and Dec. 15, according to the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina.
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