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Fishing News 20230501-20230507: Here you can check out some international news that has something to do with fishing. Some items are very actual.
Penn State Fly Fishing Club focuses on community and conservation. (Fishing News 20230501-20230507)
May 01, 2023
(source: psu.edu by Noah Evans)
Penn State has a rich culture of fly fishing, and its fly fishing program was established in the 1930s. Today, the Penn State Fly Fishing Club, located in the College of Agricultural Sciences, carries on this tradition with a growing community of over 80 members. The club’s president, Gino Bartolini, a second-year finance major, said that the organization aims to promote conservation and encourage the next generation of fly fishers.
The Fly Fishing Club attracts individuals from a range of skill levels, from experienced anglers to those who have never picked up a fly rod. Bartolini believes that the club provides a platform for anyone interested in the outdoors to form meaningful connections and lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals. The club has witnessed a surge in attendance over the past year, with both men and women showing record participation.
Bartolini emphasized the significance of the community established through the Fly Fishing Club. He believes that it is not only a way to learn about fly fishing but also an opportunity to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds who share a common interest in the outdoors.
St. Louis doctor drowned in the Ozarks while fishing.
May 02, 2023
(source: stltoday.com by Kim Bell)
Dr. Richard D. Brasington, a professor emeritus at Washington University School of Medicine and a rheumatologist, died tragically while fishing in the Ozarks. The incident took place on the North Fork of the White River, close to Tecumseh, Missouri, around 220 miles southwest of St. Louis. According to Gene Britt, a representative from the Ozark County coroner’s office, Brasington drowned on Sunday.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reported that Brasington had been fishing and wading in the water before the accident occurred. Cpl. Johnathan Roberts stated that a kayaker discovered Brasington’s body at around 1 p.m. on Sunday, submerged in about two feet of water. He had gone fishing at his cabin alone and had last spoken with his wife over the phone around 10 a.m. that morning before informing her that he was going fishing.
Brasington’s unexpected death was a significant loss for his family and colleagues, as he was a well-respected professor emeritus and an accomplished rheumatologist at Washington University School of Medicine. His tragic demise while doing something he loved serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing each moment.
Hector’s dolphin drowns off Otago. (Fishing News 20230501-20230507)
May 03, 2023
(source: odt.co.nz by ???)
A Hector’s dolphin, classified as “nationally vulnerable,” has been tragically caught in a fishing net off the Otago Peninsula, marking the first reported fishing-related death of the species since 2012. The population of Hector’s dolphins in South Island ranges between 12,000 and 18,500, highlighting the significance of this event.
The dolphin was ensnared in a commercial fishing set net on Sunday, outside Hector’s dolphin protection zone, where certain fishing techniques, such as setting, are prohibited. The fishing vessel, which was carrying a fisheries observer, had been targeting school sharks, a commonly sold species in various fish and chip stores.
As per the regulations, the vessel’s skipper reported the incident to Fisheries New Zealand. The dolphin was brought ashore and handed over to the Department of Conservation for a necropsy to determine the cause of death.
The loss of this vulnerable species is a reminder of the need for responsible fishing practices and the importance of protecting vulnerable marine life. It is critical to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of Hector’s dolphins and other threatened marine species.
TAFF Fishing Derby
May 03, 2023
(source: wistv.com by Steven Fulton and Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero)
United For Veterans has partnered with the Troop Appreciation Foundation to host the Annual Fishing Derby on June 22 in Columbia, South Carolina. Around 50 to 60 Wounded Warriors from all branches of the military are expected to attend the event, which will take place on Lake Murray.
The soldiers will be treated to a day of guided striped bass fishing on Lake Murray, with 20 local fishermen taking them out in the morning. In the afternoon, 40 shoreline volunteers will help with picture taking, lunch, and prize giveaways. Most of the soldiers are from South Carolina, with a small percentage hailing from North Carolina and Georgia.
The Troop Appreciation Foundation’s primary mission is to recognize and thank military personnel for their service to the country. The event takes place annually at the Lake Murray Sailing Club, with catered breakfast and lunch provided to all soldiers, volunteers, and guests.
Last year’s event saw 225 fish caught, filleted, and bagged for soldiers to take home. The soldiers described the time spent on the water fishing as “water therapy,” highlighting the therapeutic benefits of the event. The Fishing Derby is free for the soldiers, further adding to its value as a way of showing appreciation for their service.
Alternative fishing areas for oil spill-affected fishermen (Fishing News 20230501-20230507)
May 04, 2023
(source: pna.gov.ph by Christopher Lloyd Caliwan)
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) have collaborated to designate fishing areas for fisherfolk in the oil spill-affected Oriental Mindoro towns, while the clean-up operations are still ongoing.
According to DILG, a joint memorandum circular will be released soon regarding the sharing of fishing grounds. DILG Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. stated that the DILG and BFAR will follow a cluster approach to ensure that all affected fisherfolks will have access to a fishing spot, and congestion in a single fishing area will be prevented.
This decision was made after a recent dialogue between the concerned local government units (LGUs) and relevant government agencies due to the contamination caused by the sinking of MT Princess Empress off Naujan in Oriental Mindoro last February.
Poachers of eels caused Nova Scotia Power to shut down a hydro project.
May 05, 2023
(source: cbc.ca by Paul Withers)
An increase in unauthorized elver harvesting has resulted in Nova Scotia Power shutting down one of its hydro dams recently. The facility is still running on reduced hours due to ongoing illegal fishing at the location. The hydro dam is situated at Head of St. Margarets Bay, at the mouth of the North East River. It has been the site of nightly fishing for elvers even after the legal fishery was closed on April 15.
Elvers, also known as baby eels, are the most valuable fish species by weight in Canada. They sell for up to $5,000 a kilogram and are shipped live to Asia where they are grown for food. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) closed the elver fishery in the Maritimes due to an unprecedented increase in poaching, which posed a risk to the species and the public.
The poachers have also created a safety risk by fishing near the hydro dam, according to Nova Scotia Power. “Due to the proximity of this activity to our generating station on the St. Margarets Bay Hydro System, as well as safety concerns, we shut down generation at this site last month for about three weeks,” spokesperson Jackie Foster told CBC News.
On the first day of the season, two crab fishermen died off Miscou Island. (Fishing News 20230501-20230507)
May 06, 2023
(source: cbc.ca by ???)
Two lobster fishermen from Lamèque, New Brunswick, have died after going overboard off Miscou Island on New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula, as confirmed by the RCMP. The incident occurred on Saturday around 7:30 a.m.
The men, aged 33 and 58, were reported missing after falling overboard. The 58-year-old man was found shortly after, while the 33-year-old man was located after a brief search, according to the RCMP. Both men were already dead when they were discovered. The incident occurred about seven kilometers from the shore.
A third person was also on the boat at the time but did not fall overboard. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, along with several local fishing boats, assisted in the search, using a helicopter, two airplanes, and three boats.
The Transport Safety Board of Canada and the provincial coroner have been called in to help investigate the incident.
Bubbling Springs Lower Lake will host the Kids Trout Fishing Derby again.
May 07, 2023
(source: westmilfordmessenger.com by RICH ADAMONIS)
Kevin Goodsir, the president of West Milford Township Council, caught a large rainbow trout from the shore of Bubbling Springs Lower Lake in 1980, which was tagged. For this catch, Goodsir received a second-place prize of a large Plano tackle box, which he still has. After a decade-long hiatus, the Kids Trout Fishing Derby returned to its original location on May 6, 2023.
Scores of children, along with their families, gathered at the lake with their rods, reels, and worms, fishing under sunny morning skies for around 200 freshly stocked trout. Goodsir stated that he wanted to bring back the Kids Trout Fishing Derby and return it to Bubbling Springs Lower Lake when he was elected to the council in 2019. The derby was not held for many years, and for the past three years, it has been held at Westbrook Park. Goodsir was pleased to return the derby to its original home at Lower Lake.