COLUMBUS, OH-Ohio Sea Grant is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Chris Winslow as its new Assistant Director. Winslow will coordinate the program's Great Lakes research with agencies and universities, as well as assist in research, curriculum development, and student recruitment at Ohio State University's Stone Laboratory.

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. - Fishhound.com, the Web's most comprehensive provider of real-time fishing reports, has announced a new partnership with Redington - a manufacturer of high quality, affordable fly-fishing rods, reels, waders, accessories and apparel. The partnership will showcase Redington products to members of Fishhound.com and to their 150,000 Facebook fans.

BADIN, N.C. - The Southeastern Outdoor Press Association, Inc. (SEOPA) has begun its 2012 Media Auction. Space in six different media outlets is being offered at one-half the regular rates as a fundraiser for SEOPA. Bonus packages are available. Click here to learn about affordable options for expanding your marketing efforts and helping support SEOPA at the same time. SEOPA has been helping outdoor communicators and allied corporations excel in their respective fields since 1964.

Northern California Council Education Committee has formed a sub committee Veterans First Fly Fishing (VFFF): Currently comprised by volunteers from Mission Peak Fly Anglers, Diablo Valley Fly Fishers, Tri Valley Fly Fishers, Peninsula Fly Fishers, Tracy Fly Fishers & others from non FFF clubs. VFFF and the Veterans Administration for Central California, Palo Alto Health Care System (PAHCS) have recently crafted and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOA). This MOA is a huge step forward for establishing a long lasting, beneficial relationship between the Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) and the Veterans Administration (VA). The MOA covers the basics of what is expected of the VFFF and PAHCS. Hopefully this model will be followed and expand to other VA hospitals and clinics where our veterans are being treated.

It is easy to see why federal fisheries management is in the shape it is in.

On one side of the debate is a completely obstinate environmental community that refuses to budge even an inch to address a train wreck in federal fisheries brought on by some provisions of the 2006 reauthorization of the Magnuson Stevens Act. On the other extreme is a recreational group involved in a coalition of charter and commercial fishing entities that takes a wildly different view from the environmental community.

FRANKFORT, Ky. FRANKFORT, Ky. Most of us get some time off during the upcoming holidays. With all of the stress surrounding Christmas, what a better way to blow off some steam and get away from work and family obligations than hearing your drag screech from a trophy fish.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Awards Grants
TOLEDO, OH - On December 14, 2011, the Ohio Lake Erie Commission approved the following five Lake Erie Protection Fund grant awards:

Erie County Health Department was awarded a grant in the amount of $15,000 to track Harmful Algal Blooms in the Sandusky Bay throughout 2012. Partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the health department will collect key data to be used to confirm the information provided by satellite imagery, thereby improving early warning satellite products.

San Antonio, Texas (December 16, 2011) - The Association of Collegiate Anglers has selected Allen, TX as the host city for the 2012 Cabela's Collegiate Big Bass Bash. Hundreds of students from across the country will migrate to the city of Allen, and nearby Lake Lavon, March 19-24, 2012 for what should be a fun-filled start to the 2012 BoatUS Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship Series. Cabela's, located at 1 Cabela Drive, Allen, TX, will serve as Tournament Headquarters, as well as host of Cabela's College Night and Registration, Thursday March 22, starting at 3 pm.

OLYMPIA - Clam diggers will get another chance to dig some fresh razor clams for the holidays during an opening December 22-23 at four ocean beaches.

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the evening dig at Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches after marine toxin tests showed that the clams on those beaches are safe to eat.

MOORESTOWN, NJ - Each year, millions of kids leave their game consoles, TVs, computers and other comforts of home in search of new and exciting outdoor adventures at summer camp. In fact, last year alone, an estimated 8.1 million children went to a camp of some sort. So why is it that just the kids get to go off and make new friends, participate in exciting activities and learn new things? Kids Sea Camp Family Dive Adventures create fun-filled family experiences that bond the family and build lasting memories.

Alexandria, VA - - The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), along with numerous recreational fishing and boating organizations and dozens of Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle, continues to strongly advocate for a legislative solution that requires that science be the primary force behind federal marine fisheries management decisions. Without passage of the Fishery Science Improvement Act (FSIA), new catch limits will be put in place by the end of 2011 for hundreds of the nation's marine fisheries based on little or no scientific data. The deadline is driven by a statutory requirement included in the 2006 reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA).

Anyone who fishes for rainbow trout wants to know a couple of things. They want to know not only how to catch more of these beautiful fish, but they also want to know how to catch more of them as well. Rainbow trout fishing certainly couldn't be compared to quantum analytics, but the fact is that it can sometimes be difficult to catch many rainbow trout over the fifteen inch mark and to catch them consistently can be a challenge as well.

Anyone who fishes for rainbow trout wants to know a couple of things. They want to know not only how to catch more of these beautiful fish, but they also want to know how to catch more of them as well. Rainbow trout fishing certainly couldn't be compared to quantum analytics, but the fact is that it can sometimes be difficult to catch many rainbow trout over the fifteen inch mark and to catch them consistently can be a challenge as well.

Anyone who fishes for rainbow trout wants to know a couple of things. They want to know not only how to catch more of these beautiful fish, but they also want to know how to catch more of them as well. Rainbow trout fishing certainly couldn't be compared to quantum analytics, but the fact is that it can sometimes be difficult to catch many rainbow trout over the fifteen inch mark and to catch them consistently can be a challenge as well.

When it comes to fishing for rainbow trout everyone is looking for tips and tricks to experience more success, right? Well in this article I will provide you with exactly that, some tips and tricks that will help you experience more success the next time that you head out in search of our multi-colored friends. I have been fishing for these beautiful fish for more than two decades and in that time have learned a lot of things that have enabled me to experience a ton of success.