So, it's official: I will be making a limited quantity of "Extreme Philly Fishing" Under Armour T-shirts by the end of June. The value for each T-shirt will be $40. Cash and credit/debit card accepted. Since the number of T-shirts will be limited to 12 at the moment, I am currently accepting reservations for it!
A draft of the T-Shirt. The final product will have the black colors blend in with the logotype
Technical Description: Under Armour Locker T-shirt, short sleeve.
-- UA Tech™ fabric with an ultra-soft, natural feel for unrivaled comfort
-- Signature Moisture Transport System wicks sweat away from the body
-- Raglan construction and flatlock seaming for comfort and mobility with 1x1 rib collar detail
-- Anti-odor technology prevents the growth of odor-causing microbes
-- Polyester
-- Loose Fit.
Physical Description:
One color available only: Black. The photo below is only a model for the final product; thus, the black color will eventually blend with the logotype.
Three sentences edged on the Back: "Extreme Philly Fishing;" "Support Catch, Photo, Release!," and "Protect the Environment."
Edged on the front: A small fish logo with "EPF" on it.
The Under Armour logo is displayed both in the front and the back of the T-shirt.
Reserving the shirt:
In case you want one, PLEASE send an e-mail to sheng12182527@gmail.com with "T-Shirt" in the subject line. Each T-shirt will be made individually, according to the buyer's size! Sizes are available between S-2XL. In the e-mail, please include your name, the number of shirts wanted, and the sizes for each one of them. Shirts will be sold on a first come, first served basis!
Pick up/Delivery:
Shirts can be picked up in and around Philadelphia at the buyer's convenience. For shipping, an extra $5.00 will be charged. Shirts will be shipped through USPS.
Estimated time of arrival:
20-30 days after I place the order. I'll give more details on e-mail.
Today I'm bringing you guys an official post for the 1st Angler's Get Together Dinner event for 2015, which will be held on June 7th at 6:00 p.m. (Sunday). This event will be held at a Thai Restaurant in South Philadelphia!
Specials: Sunday 3-course special for $14.95; "happy hour" 3-course special for $10.99 (4:30-7:00 p.m.). Includes one choice of soup, salad or appetizer, and an entree. For entrees, there is Tilapia and a Thai style BBQ chicken for those who are shy to the Asian cuisine.
Drinks: Available (not a BYOB).
Dress Code: whatever you feel comfortable with!
For those who are not familiar, this whole "Angler's Get Together" project was made for anglers to socialize! I won't disagree that it's a blast to fish in groups; however, sitting on a table and getting to meet new anglers over a meal is different and very exciting! Fishing clubs tend to make an event like this every month or so; however, there aren't any fishing clubs in Philadelphia. Therefore, I felt that this "socializing dinner event" was missing here in good old Philly...
If you are willing to participate, please send an e-mail to "sheng12182527@gmail.com" with the name of this post on the subject line. Also, please let me know the number of your party (one, if it's only you). Once I receive it, I'll reply to it and add your name to the list. Anyone who fishes is welcome to join; therefore, feel free to invite your friends! Note that I will be taking reservations until June 6th, 6 p.m.. After all, I need to make a reservation 24 hours in advance.
So, what should one expect from this event?
(1) Make new fishing friends. Expect to make new friends during each event! Socializing within the angling community is great: new friends often result in more knowledge about the sport and more opportunities for group fishing sessions. If fishing isn't enough, there are plenty of other topics to talk about! Expect intellectual discussions and be happy! =)
(2) Brag about your fishing expertise. Expect to share and perhaps receive a lot of fishing photos, stories, funny experiences, or anything that is related to fishing! Bring your stuff and brag about it! Photo albums and electronically stored photos are highly encouraged. On our last meeting, someone shared photos of Largemouth Bass, Trout, Sunnies, etc, as well as some homemade lures. Neat stuff.
(3) Get better at fishing. If you need help locating a certain Species or you are lacking a specific technique for a certain type of fish, don't be shy to talk about it! If you are new to the area, use this opportunity to get familiar with Philadelphia and its watersheds. I'm pretty sure that most anglers will be willing to share their techniques or even their spots! For those who are more secretive, please keep in mind: respect is good and everyone deserves it.
(4) Learn something new. Apart from the endless talking during the dinner, every meeting will have a topic "open for discussion." This will be the serious portion of the event, where I'll introduce an up-to-date problem that concerns fishing and anglers will express their opinions towards it (if they wish). Let's not forget that a fishing community can also result in a strong sociopolitical entity within the state! Everyone's opinions matter and they can often result in future solutions.
For those who are participating in this event, I'll see you guys on June 7th! Please, do not forget to send me an e-mail in advance: I need to make a reservation 24 hours ahead of time.
As planned, today I held the "6th Catfish Tourney on the Banks" from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.. The competition happened between Locust and Chestnut streets, down on the Schuylkill Banks. A nice photo of the event is below:
A couple contestants between Locust and Walnut are patiently waiting for the Catfish to hit. :)
Overall, the 6th Catfish Tourney on the Banks had a good number of participants; thus, good cash prizes! In terms of fish, this competition was more about "quantity over quality." In other words, very few fish were above the range of 2lbs. Below is a little summary of all 6 competitions that were held so far:
-- 1st Catfish Tourney (May, 2013): 7 entries; $-- collected; $-- to local 501(c)(3) non-profit; 25 fish caught; total fish weight: 57.53lbs. (For more information on it, click here).
-- 2nd Catfish Tourney (June, 2013): 24 entries; $480 collected; $96 to national 501(c)(3) non-profit; 90 fish caught; total weight: 143.81lbs. (For more information on it, click here).
-- 3rd Catfish Tourney (September, 2013): 18 entries; $490 collected; $98 to local 501(c)(3) non-profit; 31 fish caught; total weight: 66.26lbs. (For more information on it, click here).
-- 4th Catfish Tourney (October, 2013): 12 entries; $290 collected; $58 to local 501(c)(3) non-profit; 14 fish caught; total weight: 39.41lbs. (For more information on it, click here).
-- 5th Catfish Tourney (March, 2014): 25 entries; $630 collected; $126 to local 501(c)(3) non-profit; 3 fish caught; total weight: 6.07lbs. (For more information on it, click here)
-- 6th Catfish Tourney (May, 2015): 25 entries; $590 collected; $118 to local 501(c)(3) non-profit; 83 fish caught; total weight: 82.27lbs.
Summarizing...For the 6th Catfish Tourney on the Banks, I had a total of 25 individuals/teams. Therefore, the number of overall participants is still increasing a lot! It's always pleasant to see that more and more people are coming for the competitions. After all, more competitors mean bigger prizes for each competition, more money for the local non-profit that focuses on environmental conservation and/or aquatic sustainability, not to mention a stronger local fishing community. Therefore, as always, many thanks for everyone's support!
As a tradition, I always take a group photo after the competition. Above are the stewards who didn't give up -- the ones who stayed until the end of the event! Six hours of fishing under the scorching sun is not a small feature. Therefore, a salve of applause to each one of them.
The total amount of cash collected for this competition was $590. From that amount, 20% of it ($118) went to the SRDC 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Schuylkill River Development Corporation).
The SRDC is the organization responsible for the Schuylkill Banks -- from the Fairmount Dam until the Grays Ferry Crescent Trail. They do their best to maintain a clean environment for anglers, runners, bikers, and so on. Their job includes removing graffiti on a weekly basis, providing a clean and neat space for everyone to use, etc. They also hold many different Summer events: free movie nights on certain Thursdays, kayak and boat tours, etc. If you want to know more about them, you can click here to access their website. Note that the SRDC is very conscientious about aquatic sustainability and environmental conservation.
Below is the ranking for the 6th Catfish Tourney on the Banks:
1st -- Jake & Joe J. -- 9.06lbs (3.19/1.98/1.85/1.05/0.99)
2nd -- Marc C.J. -- 8.22lbs (4.38 Big Fish/1.52/1.49/0.83)
3rd -- Justin Z. & Christian H. -- 7.89lbs (3.19/2.62/1.80/0.28)
4th -- Alex & Daniel -- 6.48lbs (2.60/1.12/0.99/0.94/0.83)
5th -- Nicolas R. -- 5.68lbs (1.56/1.49/1.36/1.27)
6th -- Jose N. -- 5.59lbs (1.71/1.43/0.94/0.90/0.61)
7th -- Monica & Steven -- 5.40lbs (1.80/1.47/1.01/0.57/0.55)
8th -- Peter Sch. -- 4.90lbs (1.89/1.45/0.90/0.66)
9th -- Michael S. -- 3.24lbs (0.97/0.68/0.57/0.52/0.50)
10th -- John J. -- 3.10lbs (1.12/0.59/0.50/0.50/0.39)
11th -- Shou YC -- 2.91lbs (1.19/1.16/0.55)
12th -- Joe Sz. -- 1.86lbs (1.05/0.81)
13th -- Eddie S. -- 1.77lbs (1.05/0.72)
14th -- Troy B. -- 1.76lbs (0.59/0.39/0.39/0.39)
15th -- Yuan ZD -- 1.27lbs (0.81/0.46)
15th -- Jasir & Jeremiah -- 1.27lbs (0.83/0.44)
16th -- Ronald J. -- 0.96 (0.70/0.26)
17th -- Joshua & Stephen J. -- 0.70lbs (0.70)
18th -- Peter Sca. -- 0.44lbs (0.44)
Mike M. -- 0.00lbs
Ralph O. -- 0.00lbs
Joe S. & Ian K. -- 0.00lbs
Harry OB & Luke R. -- 0.00lbs
Salvatore M. -- 0.00lbs
Jay & Jayla T. -- 0.00lbs
Above are the winners of the 6th Catfish Tourney on the Banks: 1st Place (Center): Joe and Jacob J.; 2nd Place & Big Fish (left): Marc C.J. "The Shark;" and 3rd Place (right): Justin Z. & Christian H.. Congratulations, fellas!
As everyone can see, this last competition was really unstable in terms of weight -- anyone on top ten had a chance to win until the very end of it! One 5lber would have made a big impact in the ranking. Thus, as Pro-Bass angler Mike Iaconelli always says: NEVER GIVE UP!
The prizes for the 6th Catfish Tourney on the Banks were the following:
20% for the SRDC non-profit organization -- $118
1st Place -- $190 + Trophy
2nd Place -- $140 + Trophy
3rd Place -- $95 + Trophy
Biggest Fish -- $47 + Trophy
People who participated: thank you very much for your support! As I have mentioned previously, you guys are making a difference in the Philadelphia fishing community, not to mention that you are staying active in the sport. The "20%" of your proceeds will definitely make a difference for the SRDC! Everything counts towards the big scene.
Also, many thanks to Joe and Jacob J. (the winners of this competition) for coming all the way from Maryland and Tennessee. Many thanks to Nicolas R. for coming all the way from Central Florida! Many thanks to Ronald J. "Shogun" and Marc C.J. "The Shark" for participating and representing the Grand Master Fish-Shoreman crew.
Extra thanks to Jay & Jayla T.; Jasir & Jeremiah; Justin Z. & Christian H.; and Salvatore M.: fishing is certainly more enjoyable when you bring your loved ones with you! Therefore, having kids and loved ones around is always an extra plus.
For those who didn't catch anything, be not sad! It was a tough day on the Banks and sometimes that's how it is. Unpredictability is one factor that makes fishing unique. Thankfully, the experience counts a lot!
Below are the photos of the "trophy" catches for this competition (2lbs+):
Contestant from the team "Alex & Daniel" with a 2.60lbs Channel Catfish. The fish was caught right next to the Chestnut Street bridge. It was caught on a piece of chicken liver (ugh).
Contestant from the team "Justin Z. & Christian H." with a 2.62lbs Channel Catfish. The fish was caught between Walnut and Locust. It was caught on a special dip bait.
Solo contestant Marc C.J. "The Shark" with the big fish of the day: a 4.38lbs Channel Catfish. The fish was caught on chicken liver.
Contestant from team "Joe & Jake J." with a 3.19lbs Channel Catfish. Not sure what this fish was caught on, but good job! Heh.
The next Tourney -- 7th Catfish Tourney on the Banks -- is scheduled for September 27th, 2015. A post on it will be coming in July!
Today I'm bringing you folks my fishing session for May 30th:
--- May 30th, 2015 ---
Location: Schuylkill Canal (Mont Clare, PA)
Time: 1:00-5:30 p.m.
Fishes caught:
-- 4 Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus)
-- 1 Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
-- 2 Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)
-- 2 Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
Video:
Below are the highlights for this fishing session:
The video is divided in three parts: (1) Introduction (0:00-2:35); (2) Setup (2:35-6:05); and (3) Fishing (6:05-end). Towards the end of the video, there is a nice view of the fishing area around Black Rock Dam, as well as Lock 60. Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p50)! If you enjoy watching my videos, please support my YouTube Channel by liking and subscribing. :)
Goal: The goal for the day was to explore the Schuylkill Canal and the Schuylkill River in Mont Clare. That included exploring the area around Lock 60 and the area around the Black Rock Dam. Additionally, the goal was to catch as many different Species of fish as possible, since I had never fished there before. Setup:
Going to the Schuylkill Canal by public transportation was one of the longest trips that I did this year! As mentioned in the video, it took me nearly 2:30 hours to get there. First, I had to take the Septa Market-Frankford line from the Frankford Transportation Center to the 69th Street Terminal. Then, I had to take the Norristown High speed line to its last stop. Finally, I had to take the bus 99 to Phoenixville. Folks...that was quite a ride!
I arrived on the Canal around one in the afternoon. I walked upstream from Bridge Street all the way to the Lock 60. In between, I stepped over to the Schuylkill River a couple times, finishing there with a couple miniature Smallmouth Bass.
Overall, the canal is a beautiful place to fish at! Note, however, that it's not a great idea to still-fish at the canal. After all, there are plenty of kayaks and canoes passing by from time to time. One thing that I found extremely interesting about the canal was the fact that the paved trail is shared between individuals and cars! That was actually the first time that I witnessed something like that.
Anyways...I ended up catching a Bluegill, a small Largemouth Bass, and a couple Green Sunfish from the Canal. That was pretty much it! I wish I had more time to explore the place, but my time constraints were weighting heavily on me. Thus, I had to leave!
Maybe I will do another trip up there one of these days. :)
Photos:
Below are the photos for this fishing session:
An authentic Bluegill from the Schuylkill Canal. I've caught them in the Schuylkill Canal, Manayunk Canal, Delaware Canal, Delaware & Raritan Canal, etc. Thus, they are pretty abundant in every Canal in and around Philadelphia. Heh.
A nice view of the Schuylkill Canal. As I have mentioned above, the paved trail on the Schuylkill Canal is shared between individuals and cars! That's because there is a parking lot at the end of the Canal trail -- right at Lock 60.
Another scenic view of the Schuylkill Canal. Folks -- it's a beautiful place for a family outing: picnic areas; kayaking/boating; fishing; etc.
A small Green Sunfish from the Schuylkill Canal. It was caught on a small Gulp! Alive Minnow.
Another beautiful Green Sunfish with spawning colors.
A nice view of the Schuylkill River with the Black Rock Dam on the background. If you look carefully, there is a guy fishing in the middle of the River.
A nice view of the dam between the Schuylkill Canal and the Schuylkill River. Unfortunately, there were no game fish under that dry dam.
Location: Meadow Lake (@Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, South Philadelphia, PA)
Time: 12:00-4:30 p.m.
Fishes caught:
-- 2 Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)
-- 1 Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides)
Video:
Below are the highlights for this fishing session:
The video is divided in three parts: (1) Introduction (0:00-1:30); (2) Setup (1:30-5:15); and Fishing (5:15-end). Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p50)! If you enjoy watching my videos, please support my YouTube Channel by liking and subscribing. :)
Goal:
The main goal for the day was to catch some Northern Snakehead (Channa argus) and Largemouth Bass on Zoom Flukes.
I arrived at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt park after taking the Septa Broad street line all the way to the AT&T station (final stop). As mentioned previously, the original goal for the day was to catch some Largemouth Bass and Northern Snakehead on the Zoom Fluke! Therefore, I Texas rigged a Zoom Fluke and walked around the main Lake in search of the elusive and "aggressive" Northern Snakehead.
After a good amount of time walking and casting, I caught only a little Largemouth Bass down by the Gazebo! Therefore, I decided to leave the main Lake (the biggest one) and walk to the stream at the back of the Park (where the skate park is at). Upon arrival, I actually saw four Northern Snakehead just chilling close to the surface of the water! I immediately threw my lure at them and here is the frustrating part -- instead of grabbing on my lure, they actually got spooked by it...
So, yes folks -- in case you didn't already know, the myth that Northern Snakehead will attack anything that comes close to them doesn't check out! Despite what the common folks believe in, Northern Snakehead can be quite tricky to catch. They can be very elusive and finicky at times. Also, according to the Science of Ichthyology, they are classified as a "lie-in-wait" predator, which is the same classification that is given to the Esox family (i.e. Pike and Pickerel).
After a bunch of hours without a single Snakehead and a thunderstorm moving in, I finally decided to shift gears to a smaller jighead and soft plastic! That's when I caught my two Black Crappie.
Overall, it was an extremely tough day down at "The Lakes," as the locals like to call it.
Photos:
Below are the photos for this fishing session:
A view of a Mulberry Tree at Meadow Lake! Even though I didn't try Carp fishing on that day, Mulberry trees are Carp magnets. Therefore, always keep your eyes opened for those little yummy mulberries.
Probably one of the biggest Black Crappie that I have ever caught at Meadow Lake. The "catching" for the day was horrible; however, this fish made my day! It was safely released.
Today I'm bringing you my fishing report for May 27th:
--- May 27th, 2015 ---
Location: Schuylkill River (@Norristown Dam, PA)
Time: 1:30-5:00 p.m.
Fishes caught:
-- 5 Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
Video:
Below are the highlights for this fishing session:
The video is mainly divided in three parts: (1) Introduction (0:00-5:00); (2) Setup (5:00-7:25); and Fishing (7:25-16:10). The video also contains an "extra contents" video, which portrays the American Eel (Anguilla rostrata) that I caught on 05/26. Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p50)! If you enjoy watching my videos, please support my YouTube Channel by liking and subscribing. :)
Goal:
The goal for the day was to explore and investigate the Schuylkill River around the Norristown Dam. After reading and hearing many rumors about the place, I decided to go down there and "see it for myself."
The main story running around fishing forums was that the Norristown Dam used to be a trophy Smallmouth Bass fishery back in the 2000's. Locals warned foreign anglers that the location is no longer a trophy fishery due to silt deposition; in other words, the place no longer holds big fish.
Therefore, emphasizing, the goal was to see whether the rumors were true or not.
After taking the Market-Frankford Line to its last stop (69th Street) and also the Norristown high-speed line, I finally arrived at the Norristown Dam around 1:30 p.m.! The pros of using this public transportation route is that I pay only $1.00 extra for a round trip, considering the fact that I have a Septa monthly transpass.
Upon arrival (and after getting lost), I scouted the location for a couple minutes. I immediately saw the fish ladder and decided to fish 100+ feet below it. I must say, folks -- I was quite disappointed with the Norristown Dam! Maybe if I had a kayak or a boat, that would have been a different story. However, just by wading, most spots around the area turned out to be really shallow. There were a couple deep pockets of water without major fish in it and the access to the dam was troublesome.
In the end, I caught a total of five miniature Smallmouth Bass on the Thomas Lures in-line spinner. No big fish whatsoever. No other Species of fish spotted. Not even Sunfish! For a Multi-Species angler like myself, that is seriously disastrous.
Over the course of the fishing session, I did spot a lot of Rusty Crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) and clam deposition. Let me remind everyone that the Rusty Crayfish is an invasive Species of Crayfish in Pennsylvania; therefore, upon possession, they should be disposed of immediately. It's also illegal to use invasive Species in PA as bait! Therefore, make sure to not hook a Rusty Crayfish as bait. Finally, by common sense, make sure to not transport this invasive Species of Crayfish to other bodies of water.
On a side note, the food in Norristown is amazing! If you folks are fans of Mexican food, that is the place to go to! I always have a hearty Mexican lunch when I go to Norristown: cheap compared to South Philly, nutritious, and delicious!
Photos:
Below are the photos for this fishing session:
I took a photo of this very informative sign that was right next to the Norristown fish ladder. Good information on the Shad and Herring migration!
Recall, folks: dams are danger zones! No boating, no swimming, and no wading! And by the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, no fishing within 100 feet of any fish ladder.
A scenic view of the Schuylkill River at the Norristown Dam.
One of the many miniature Smallmouth Bass that were caught that day. Big fish were definitely not present; however, it's always a good sign to see younger populations around. In other words, it means that the natural reproduction of Smallmouth Bass is still ongoing.
A Rusty Crayfish's carcass. There were lots of dead ones lying around.
Another carcass. Somehow, Crayfish always remind me of two things: (1) The Nintendo Metroid Series. Those who played Metroid in their childhood will remember those Crayfish-like creatures that shot lasers from their claws. Sigh; and (2) aliens! Isn't it interesting that many types of extraterrestrial models in movies and popular culture were actually based on aquatic Species?
A small Rusty Crayfish in its natural environment.
Victory! After a good pursuit, I was finally able to catch a live sample. I took a couple of them home as well.
Not sure what this was before, but I thought that the shell was pretty neat! Little treasures of the Schuylkill River.
Same shell, another angle.
A nice view of the first bridge after the Norristown Dam. Note that the water around there is still super shallow!
Finally, this is the pocket of water that I was going to explore for the rest of the day. However, I accidentally fell from a tree and busted my knee and left arm. Thus, I had to leave for the day. Ugh.
Today I'm bringing you folks two short fishing sessions in one:
--- May 21st, 2015 ---
Location: Pennypack Creek (@Old Bustleton Avenue, PA)
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Fishes caught:
-- 1 Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieu)
-- 2 Redbreast Sunfish (Lepomis auritus)
-- 1 Brown Trout (Salmo trutta)
--- May 26th, 2015 ---
Location: Schuylkill River (@Chestnut Street, PA)
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Fishes caught:
-- 1 American Eel (Anguilla rostrata)
Video:
Below are the highlights for my short Pennypack fishing session:
The video is divided in three parts: (1) Introduction (0:00-3:05); (2) Setup (3:05-5:45); and (3) Fishing (5:45-end). Unfortunately, the sound of the GoPro wasn't so nice after I changed the casing of the chesty mount to the waterproof one. Don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p50)! If you enjoy watching my videos, please support my YouTube Channel by liking and subscribing. :)
Since I caught only one measly American Eel for my Schuylkill River fishing trip, I decided to compile that small video as an extra content for another video. Thus, the video is below:
The extra contents start at 16:10. I actually saved that American Eel as bait for future Catfish. Heh. Once again, don't forget to watch it in HD quality (1080p50)!
Goal:
The goal for the Pennypack Creek trip was to catch some Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) or Brown Trout for my mother to eat. She had just arrived from Brazil and she loves to eat Trout!
The goal for the Schuylkill River trip was to catch some Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) for fun!
For the Pennypack Creek, I arrived around eleven in the morning. I hit my usual spots for Trout without much success. When I say my "usual spots," I refer to the stretch of the Pennypack Creek that goes from Roosevelt Boulevard to the Old Bustleton Avenue.
I ended up catching one small Smallmouth Bass and two Redbreast Sunfish on the Thomas in-line spinner, and a left-over Brown Trout on the traditional Berkley Power Bait!
For the Schuylkill River, it was seriously a tough day. Over the course of three hours, I had only one solid Catfish bite. No hook ups! Besides that bite, I had two to three small bites on the nightcrawler, which is how I hooked my American Eel. :)
Photos:
Since it was raining at the Pennypack Creek, no photos were taking for that fishing session.
For the Schuylkill River fishing session, I only took one scenic photo:
A nice scenic view of the Schuylkill Banks between Walnut and Chestnut street bridges.
As you browse through this blog, please keep in mind that Extreme Philly Fishing (a.k.a. EPF) is all about recreational and sustainable fishing in the United States of America!
EPF encourages an "educational approach." In other words, EPF believes that a good and positive fishing community can only be achieved by sharing proper information and educating anglers about the pros and cons of their actions. Good stewards of the sport know about the concepts of selective harvest and aquatic sustainability/environmental conservation; they know about the consequences of non-point source pollution (i.e. littering) and over-harvesting; they know about good manners and etiquette towards fellow anglers; safe fish handling skills for Catch-Photo-Release; etc.
I hope you do enjoy the readings and the information that I have to offer here! And, of course, tight lines and FISH ON!
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