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CSULB students hook spot in national fishing championships

Justin Gangel and Alex Cox will represent CSULB in Arkansas this weekend. ...

Washington may change rules on hunting giant octopuses

Current rules let those with a valid fishing license to bag one giant octopus per day in Puget Sound.

Washington State Panel Considers Rules For Octopus Harvest

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) - The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission is considering new rules for harvesting giant Pacific octopuses in Puget Sound.

Man fishing in ocean surf pulled in by riptide

OCEAN SHORES, Wash. — A Lynnwood man drowned Sunday in Ocean Shores after he was pulled out into the ocean by a riptide while fishing, KBKW in Grays Harbor County reported . According to KBKW, the 83-year-old man was fishing …

OPENING DAY: Fishing season kicks off April 27

Opening day of the 2013 lowland lakes fishing season is slated for early morning on April 27 around the state.

Whidbey anglers await 6 million pinks

Washington’s 2013 salmon fishing seasons, developed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and treaty tribal co-managers, were finalized Wednesday,

Lacey angler reaches national college bass fishing championship

A seventh-place finish at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Western Conference Regional will send Lacey angler Nick Barr and teammate Jarred Walker to the national championship in August.

State salmon fishing seasons established

Recreational salmon anglers will see fishing seasons similar to last year, with the bright spots being the large number of pink salmon returning to the South Sound and coho fishing off the coast.

Washington fisherman-author casts wide net

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. AP John E. Moore isnt content to catch a mess of fish out of a few honey holes.The Mount Vernon angler prefers the thrill of discovery, catching a few fish out of as many waters as possible across Washington , North Idaho and northwest Montana.
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  • Classic Friday Fly-Fishing Film Festival 04.19.13
    April 19, 2013:[Editor's Note: I am speaking at the 2013 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula today, so here's a classic F5 with some great stuff. I will make up for it next week with a killer selection, I a
  • Take a Classic Tom Rosenbauer Fly-Fishing Trivia Challenge 04.18.13
    April 18, 2013:Welcome to another edition of our trivia challenge, where we test your knowledge of all things fly fishing and where you might learn a thing or two about this sport we love. This week's Classic T
  • Photo of the Day: Big Brown on the Big Mo
    April 18, 2013:Orvis rod designer Shawn Combs (left) stuck this nice brownie on a streamer while fishing with guide Brandon Boedecker of PRO Outfitters on the Missouri River yesterday.photo by Andrew Pierce Share th
  • Pike in the Last Frontier
    April 17, 2013:[Editor's Note: I'm traveling to Montana today for the 2013 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula. Here's a classic post from Dan Ogren, Fishing Manager of Orvis Downingtown (PA)] Thinking
  • Classic Tip: Look Before You Fish
    April 17, 2013:[Editor's Note: I'm traveling to Montana today for the 2013 Orvis Guide Rendezvous in Missoula. Here's a classic post that reminds us all to look first.] One of the more common mistakes
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