Sunday, October 30, 2005
Free NC Boating Guide
 A few weeks ago we found a link on the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) website for some free coastal materials and yesterday they showed up in the mail. The package includes a nice map of NC's roadways, ferry schedules for all NC ferries, information on North Carolina's scenic byways, and best of all a coastal boating guide. The NC coastal boating guide features information on NC State Parks and Recreation Areas, Coastal Reserves, and all kinds of great historical destinations along the coast. It also lists all the saltwater fishing tournaments for the calendar year. Take advatange of your tax dollars in action and follow the link below to get a copy for your self.Click here for the NCDOT Boating Guide Archive Link 0 Comments Tell a Friend |
Friday, October 28, 2005
South Pacific Fishing Video Clips
 We just stumbled across these high quality video clips shot by some folks island hopping in the South Pacific. Giant marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin dancing through some beautiful blue water in locations like Kadavu Island, Fiji and numerous equally beautiful destinations along the Great Barrier Reef. There are about a dozen one minute long free videos and each is truely DVD quality. Be sure to check out the video of the mate tracing in a leader hooked to a 500lb blue marlin and the video of the marlin off Port Stephens, Australia. Click Here for the Videos
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Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Wainwright Appointed to Atlantic States Fisheries Commission
 Rep. William Wainwright (D-Craven) has been appointed to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. For the past several years Wainwright has served as co-chair of the state's Joint Legislative Commission on Seafood and Aquaculture. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission was formed by the fifteen Atlantic coast states (Maine through Florida, including Pennsylvania) in 1942 to assist in managing and conserving their shared coastal fishery resources. The states have found that their mutual interest in sustaining healthy coastal fishery resources is best achieved by working cooperatively and collaboratively with the federal government. Through this approach, the states uphold their collective fisheries management responsibilities in a cost-effective, timely, and responsive fashion. ASMFC Homepage Archive Link 0 Comments Tell a Friend |
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
When Marlin Fight Back
 While this breaks the norm for stories about fishing in North Carolina, this tall tale is not only remarkable, it comes with its own video. We all know that marlin are fierce fighters, but this father and son fishing off the coast of Panama learned this lesson all too clearly when the 600 pound Marlin they hooked turned and attacked the son in the fighting chair. The son is now ok and is expected to make a full recovery after some plastic surgery. Check out the full story and great video .
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Sunday, October 16, 2005
The NC Fisheries Commission Wants You
 The North Carolina Marie Fisheries Commission is looking folks to serve as advisors in developing the Sea Mullet Fishery Management Plan (FMP). The advisory committee will be composed of representatives from the commercial, recreational and scientific communities and will assist in developing long-term management goals for sea mullet. FMP's include information on the nature and concerns of the fishery, habitat and water quality issues, and status of the stock. Individuals interested in serving as advisors should be willing to attend meetings at least once every two months and actively participate in the committee process and advisors will be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in relation to their official duties.Advisor applications are available at Division of Marine Fisheries' offices or by calling 252-726-7021 or 800-682-2632. The advisory committee is scheduled to begin meeting in December. Applications should be returned by October 26, 2005 to the Division of Marine Fisheries, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, North Carolina 28557. Attention: Jess Hawkins. For information about sea mullet and the advisory committee process, please contact John Schoolfield by e-mail at John.Schoolfield@ncmail.net or Chip Collier by e-mail at Chip.Collier@ncmail.net or by calling 910-769-7125 or 800-248-4536. Archive Link 0 Comments Tell a Friend |
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Possible End of NOAA Marine Forecasts
 The National Weather Service, a division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has provided marine forecasts for more than 100 years. Despite the number of fishermen and mariners in North Carolina and other states that rely on these forecasts to stay safe, a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) called the National Weather Service Duties Act of 2005 hopes to limit these wonderful forecasts and stop them from competing with private forecasts. We have always loved access to the latest VHF forecasts from NOAA and have to admit we have also taken them for granted. If you feel that NOAA forecasts are worth saving, be sure to let your government representatives know. Archive Link 0 Comments Tell a Friend |
