You don't need to spend thousands of dollars to catch fish. We'll tell you how. - KPVI News 6

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Look around at any major fishing derby in the state, and it’s understandable if you think it’s only possible to catch fish with fancy equipment. Boats can run anglers well over $100,000. Fish finders tack on thousands more, as do a dozen of rods and reels and tackle boxes full of lures.

And while those folks are likely to catch fish — and likely to catch big fish — you don’t need to take out a second mortgage to go fishing.

“The basic principle, it’s a hook and a worm,” said Brian Woodward, owner of the Wyoming Walleye Stampede and general manager of Rocky Mountain Discount Sports in Casper. “A sinker, hook and worm will catch just about any fish out there.”

This Wakeman Pro Series Rod and Reel combo is $17.99 and will be plenty to get you started. 

Stores like Rocky Mountain Discount Sports and Walmart have rod and reel combinations for $19.99. Add in a package of hooks for $2, a swivel and weights and you can start fishing for under $30. Go for a weekend with your family and it ends up cheaper than going to the movies.

And the best part? You can keep using that same rod and reel, and usually the same lure, over and over again.

But what if you don’t have a boat, you may be thinking. Don’t people with boats catch more fish?

Yes, probably, but it’s not a necessity, said Woodward.

“The only reason they have a better opportunity is because they can cover more water. If you’re in a drift boat and you float 15 miles of river, at some point, you will catch some fish,” he said. “If I come to Alcova Reservoir, I won’t have a lawn chair, sink my line at 40 feet of water and sit there.”

This Wild Water Fly Fishing, 9 Foot, 5 and 6 Weight Rod and Reel, Deluxe Combo Kit has everything you need to get started fly fishing and retails for just over $100.

Vary your depth by changing the amount of time you wait for your line to sink.

Plan to move. Cast, wait 10 seconds, reel and see what bites. If you nothing tugs on your line, take a few steps along the bank and try again.

Fly fishing is also an easy way to spend thousands of dollars, but also doesn’t need to be that expensive. Waders will keep you warm and dry in colder months, sure, but they’re not necessary, Woodward said. On a summer morning, wear your sandals or old tennis shoes and a pair of shorts, and enjoy the cold water on your feet and legs.

Find a start-up fly fishing kit with everything you need for under $100. All you need is a rod, reel, line and handful of flies. Any local fishing store can help you decide what’s best for your area’s streams and lakes. The quickest way to learn to fly fish is likely taking a class or paying for a guide. You can also learn by watching YouTube videos. Start by practicing casting in a park or yard (without a hook on the end of your line).

And then go to the river, or lake shore, and try it out. Ignore those fancy boats or decked out fly anglers. If you keep working at it, you’ll catch fish, too.

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West Africa to Europe fishmeal, fish oil imports expose broken food system - Greenpeace International

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Dakar, Senegal – Every year, European companies contribute to a tragic diversion of fresh fish essential in maintaining food security for over 33 million people in the West African region. This is the conclusion of a new report by Greenpeace Africa and Changing Markets, Feeding a Monster: How European aquaculture and animal feed industries are stealing food from West African communities. 

The report reveals how more than half a million tonnes of small pelagic fish are extracted every year along the coast of West Africa and converted into feed for aqua- and agriculture farming, dietary supplements, cosmetics and pet food products outside the African continent.[1]

“The fishmeal and fish oil industry, and all governments and companies supporting them, are basically robbing local populations of livelihoods and food. This goes against international commitments on sustainable development, poverty alleviation, food security, and gender equality,” said Dr Ibrahimé Cissé, Senior Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa.

The report is based on research of the fishmeal and fish oil (FMFO) trade links between the FMFO industry in West Africa and the European market. It includes traders, aqua- and agrofeed companies in France, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and Greece.[2] It also looks at supply chain relationships between seafood processors/distributors and farmed fish producers that have been sourcing aquafeed from companies involved in West African FMFO trade in recent years, and well-known retailers from France (Carrefour, Auchan, E.Leclerc, Système U, Monoprix, Groupe Casino), Germany (Aldi Süd, Lidl, Kaufland, Rewe, Metro AG, Edeka.), Spain (Lidl Espana), and the UK (Tesco, Lidl, Aldi).[3] 

“Exports of fishmeal and fish oil to Europe are stealing the livelihoods of coastal communities, by depriving populations of an important food source and means of income. European aquafeed companies and retailers can no longer ignore this major human rights and environmental issue. Now is the time to rethink supply chains and rapidly phase out the use of wild-caught fish in farmed fish and other animals, to preserve these fish populations for future generations,” said Alice Delemare Tangpuori, Campaigns Manager, Changing Markets.

Greenpeace and Changing Markets’ research confirms a rapid expansion of FMFO in the past few years, particularly in Mauritania, where 70% of the fish oil exports went to the EU in 2019. The governments of Mauritania, Senegal and The Gambia have so far failed to properly manage their common small pelagic fish resource, as well as to take the appropriate measures to ensure the right to food and livelihood for their impacted communities, including the artisanal fishing sector, who continue to protest against the FMFO factories. 

“In the cold season currently in Senegal, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to find sardinella at the usual landing points. The consequences on the food and nutritional security of local people are catastrophic as well as on the balance of the food chain at sea,” said Dr. Alassane Samba, Former Director of Research and Director of the Dakar-Thiaroye Oceanographic Research Center in Senegal.[4]

Harouna Ismail Lebaye, President of FLPA (Artisanal Fishing Free Federation), Nouadhibou section, in Mauritania, has a strong message for companies and governments involved in FMFO sourcing: “Your investments rob us of our fisheries resources, your investments starve us, your investments threaten our stability, your factories make us sick… It’s time to stop now.” 

Greenpeace Africa and Changing Markets are calling on companies, policy makers and governments to stop taking fish fit for human consumption from West Africa to feed fishmeal and fish oil demand in the European Union and Norway. 

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Photo and video available from the Greenpeace Media Library: 

Photos: https://media.greenpeace.org/Share/1wns56x0dcto237omqm5545fuonrvp3l
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Contacts:

Greenpeace Africa press desk: [email protected]npeace.org

Mikaïla Issa, Consultant Communications and Media for Greenpeace Africa: +221782199410, [email protected] 

Christina Koll, Senior Communications Coordinator, Greenpeace Africa (for international media requests): +4528109021, [email protected]  

Notes:

[1] Feeding a Monster: How European aquaculture and animal feed industries are stealing food from West African communities, Report from Greenpeace Africa and Changing Markets, June 2021, https://www.greenpeace.org/static/planet4-africa-stateless/2021/05/47227297-feeding-a-monster-en-final-small.pdf 

[2] The FMFO traders, aqua and agrofeed companies by country are: France (Olvea), Norway (GC Rieber, EWOS/Cargill, Skretting, Mowi), Denmark (ED&F Man Terminals, TripleNine, FF Skagen, Pelagia and BioMar), Germany (Köster Marine Proteins), Spain (Inproquisa, Industrias Arpo, Skretting Espana), and Greece (Norsildmel Innovation AS).

[3] According to the report, “Although we cannot establish a direct chain of custody between the retailers and West African FMFO, Changing Markets has reported – through publicly accessible sources, in-store visits, interviews and investigations – supply chain relationships between the retailers mentioned in the report Feeding a Monster: How European aquaculture and animal feed industries are stealing food from West African communities, seafood processors/ distributors, and farmed fish producers that have been sourcing aquafeed from companies involved in the trade of West African FMFO in recent years. The maintenance of these relationships is problematic, and irrespective of whether there is a direct chain of custody, they should not source from those who source from West Africa.”

[4] The main species at stake in the FMFO production, flat and round sardinella and bonga, are essential to the food security of millions of people in the region. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) these fish resources are overexploited and a 50% reduction in fishing effort is needed — FAO Working Group on the Assessment of Small Pelagic Fish off Northwest Africa 2019. Summary report available at: http://www.fao.org/3/cb0490en/CB0490EN.pdf    

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Athletes of the week: Fish hits clutch shot to lift Redwood to rare win against Branson - Marin Independent Journal

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The Redwood High boys basketball team has played perennial power Branson tough several times over the past four seasons — including a pair of one-point losses in the MCAL playoffs — but had yet to pick up a victory. That changed this week in part due to a clutch performance from sophomore Ains Fish.

Elsewhere, San Marin’s sharpshooter was on target from downtown to help the Mustangs to a 3-0 week. Soccer players from San Domenico and Archie Williams scored in bunches to help guide their teams to victory.

Terra Linda’s record-setting triple jumper broke the county mark just a week after posting the best distance in school history.

Ains Fish, Redwood basketball

Fish scored a team-high 13 points on Tuesday, including a crucial late bucket to help Redwood hold off Branson, 53-50, and earn its most impressive win of the season.

Emily Sullivan, San Marin basketball

Sullivan was red-hot from three-point range, making five of them in a 49-39 victory against Terra Linda and four more in a 51-42 win against Tam. Across three games, Sullivan scored 41 points to led the Mustangs to a 3-0 week.

Marie Jones, Terra Linda track

A week after setting a school record in the triple jump, Jones took down the county record at the Redwood Empire Invitational on Saturday. Jones set a new mark of 38 feet, 3 inches, eclipsing the record of 37-9.5 set by Tam’s Jessica Rasmusson in 2013.

Owen Benson, Archie Williams soccer

Benson netted a hat trick, helping Archie Williams outlast Novato 3-2 on Wednesday.

Sally Cesko, San Marin track

Cesko had a busy weekend at the Redwood Empire invitational, placing second in the high jump — with a height of 5 feet, 1 inch — third in the triple jump and sixth in the pole vault.

Audrey Nelson and Olivia Quinby, Terra Linda volleyball

Nelson and Quinby piled up kills this past week to lead the Trojans to a four-set win against San Rafael and a five-set win against Archie Williams. Nelson had 36 kills over the two contests while Quinby piled up 38 kills.

Luka Vujicic, San Domenico soccer

The Panthers had never won a Bay Counties League West game in their few seasons in the league until Monday, when Vujicic scored four times to lift San Domenico to a 5-2 win against Stuart Hall.

Bennett Steiger, Archie Williams water polo

Steiger scored four goals, including the game winner with 90 seconds left, to lead Archie Williams to a come-from-behind 13-12 win over Redwood.

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Fish and whales keep greenhouse gases in the ocean - Phys.org

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Ph.D candidate Angela Martin during fieldwork in Austevoll, Norway. Credit: Tonje K. Sørdalen.

A new study from the University of Agder shows that animals are part of the natural carbon cycle process that absorbs greenhouse gas emissions.

"It is a good thing that carbon is trapped in the ocean, but less greenhouse gas emissions from humans is overall best for the climate," says Angela Helen Martin.

She is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Natural Sciences at University of Agder (UiA).

Martin recently published a review article on how fishes and other animals affect greenhouse gases in the ocean. One of her conclusions is that there is a need to consider how animals affect carbon in order to design effective management of carbon in ocean habitats and of marine vertebrate populations.

"For example, if we only protect the plants that convert greenhouse gases to organic carbon, we can miss all the carbon storage delivered by the animals. And if we miss that,we may not get all of the carbon storage benefits from the habitat," Martin says.

The review article was published in the journal One Earth. Martin´s co-authors were Heidi C. Pearson at University of Alaska Southeast, Grace K. Saba at Rutgers University and Esben M. Olsen at the Institute of Marine Research (Havforskningsinstituttet) and UiA.

Animals store carbon

Martin and her colleagues have studied how fish, whales, turtles, birds and other marine animals affect the movement and storage of carbon in the ocean.

"Animals eat carbon in their food, which can then be stored in their bodies, excreted in their poop, or breathed out. Some fish and whales also poop nutrients that plants use to photosynthesize. These plants produce organic carbon from carbon dioxide. And when animals move, the carbon and nutrients can move with them," Martin says.

Scientists so far do not know whether the overall effect of animals on carbon in different habitats is good, bad or indifferent for the climate. Martin says it depends on the amount of gas emissions released back to the atmosphere, balanced with the carbon stored.

"What we do know is that it is good for the climate if the carbon stays in the ocean, very good if the carbon sinks to ocean sediments, and bad if the carbon is released back to the atmosphere," she says.

Carbon cycle absorbs greenhouse gas

According to Martin, the ocean has in the last decade absorbed a quarter of the Earth's greenhouse gas emissions through the carbon cycle. This cycle is a naturally occurring process.

"Most emissions absorbed by the ocean do not go through the living components like plants, animals, bacteria and so forth. Instead, they dissolve into the water and contribute to ocean warming and acidification," says Martin.

She underlines that greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced to stop climate change happening.

"Although it represents a very small percentage of the carbon in the ocean, the biological pump, like plants, salt marshes, wetlands, mangroves, seagrasses, and animals can be affected through management of ocean resources. Nature-based solutions like that are a complementary tool to emissions reductions to reduce the severity of climate change," Martin says.

Recommend new studies

The scientists recommend future researchers to bring together existing data to create new knowledge. They also recommend them to conduct research at a scale that can be incorporated into management decisions and policies.

"This can help to find the best approaches to management," she says, and lists four examples that need science-based management:

• Should carbon-trapping by fishes be a consideration of fisheries management?
• Would protected areas be a good way to manage carbon trapped by fishes?
• Should protections be applied in a specific location or a series of locations?
• Should any protections apply for the whole year, or are specific seasons more important?

Released to the atmosphere

The review article has over 160 sources, including more than 150 scientific articles; two reports; one book; and fisheries data published by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations) and ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea).

"We found that carbon breathed out by marine mammals is released back to the atmosphere, yet carbon breathed out by fishes in the deep sea can stay in the ocean and out of the atmosphere for over a hundred years," Martin says.

There are many descriptions of animals influencing carbon or providing nutrients, in both climate-positive and negative ways.

"The biggest knowledge gaps, though, were estimates of how much carbon is influenced by marine vertebrates, and what happens to the carbon afterwards," Martin says.

She considers the research to be highly relevant to society, especially since new policies are being introduced on this topic.

"Some carbon-rich ocean habitats, such as salt marshes and seagrasses, are now being incorporated into policies to reduce the impacts of climate change, which will affect us all," Martin says.

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Fishes contribute roughly 1.65 billion tons of carbon in feces and other matter annually

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More information: Angela Helen Martin et al, Integral functions of marine vertebrates in the ocean carbon cycle and climate change mitigation, One Earth (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.oneear.2021.04.019

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New research shows that electric fish pause before ‘sharing something meaningful’ - PennLive

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Humans aren’t the only ones that think before they speak.

Believe it or not, some species of fish also take a moment before communicating something worthwhile as well.

New research by Washington University in St. Louis and published on Science Daily has found that electric fish—any fish that generates an electric field such as electric eels, electric rays, etc.—actually “pause before sharing something particularly meaningful.”

While these water-dwellers obviously don’t talk in the ways humans do, what this means specifically is that there’s a moment in their prime sensory systems in which there is a type of “pause” before putting on a more emotional display.

To come to this conclusion, the researchers of the study observed a type of electric fish called mormyrids and tracked the pulses they use to communicate with each other. They observed that the fish communicated differently when they were with another fish as opposed to when they were alone in their tanks, producing sharper, higher bursts of pulses after pausing in conversation with their companion.

“Human auditory systems respond more strongly to words that come right after a pause, and during normal, everyday conversations, we tend to pause just before speaking words with especially high-information content,” explains Bruce Carlson, professor of biology at the school. “We see parallels in our fish where they respond more strongly to electrosensory stimuli that come after a pause.

“We also find that fish tend to pause right before they produce a high-frequency burst of electric pulses, which carries a large amount of information.”

Further information regarding this study remains pending.

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Anglers take advantage of Fish for Free Day at Frances Slocum State Park - PAHomePage.com

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Posted: May 30, 2021 / 06:14 PM EDT/ Updated: May 30, 2021 / 06:14 PM EDT

KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Of course the rain is no worry for area fish.

Sunday was Fish for Free Day and some fishing enthusiasts turned out to Frances Slocum State Park to enjoy the waters. Sunday everyone in Pennsylvania could cast their lines without a license.

And those that fish regularly say it’s more than just a sport.

“It teaches you a lot of principles, there is a lot of hard work involved. You definitely get a little bit more rounded if you go fishing a lot,” Patrick Kelly of Wilkes-Barre said.

The next Fish for Free Day is Sunday, July 4th.

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Hatchery highlights for June: Notable fish stockings around state - Ontario Argus Observer

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NAMPA — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is stocking 300,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout throughout the state in June.

With so many fish stocked in so many places, it can be hard for anglers to sift through the stocking forecasts and records to identify noteworthy stocking events. To make it easier, Fish and Game hatchery staff highlighted some stocking events for the month:

Southwest Region (Nampa)

Bull Trout Lake – 1,000 Rainbow Trout. This lake is nestled in the pines above Banner Summit. While anglers can easily fish from the shore, this lake is ideal for canoes, kick boats and float tubes.

Dick Knox Pond – 1,100 Rainbow Trout. One of the newest fishing waters in the region, it is quickly becoming a popular location to take kids fishing! It’s located in Emmett at the corner of West Sales Yard Road and Airport Road.

Parkcenter Pond – 1,000 Rainbow Trout. A popular local fishing pond with a paved path alongside docks and tables with maturing trees. This convenient pond is near the greenbelt, the BSU campus, and a variety of restaurants.

Sagehen Reservoir – 4,800 Rainbow Trout. This mountain reservoir is surrounded by forests. Five campgrounds are located adjacent to the reservoir and are managed by the Boise National Forest.

Southwest Region (McCall)

Horsethief Reservoir – 7,500 Rainbow Trout. This reservoir has everything for a memorable fishing weekend - a beautiful lake in the trees and good fishing!

Meadow Creek Pond – 500 Rainbow Trout. This is a scenic little pond nestled in the lush New Meadows valley next to the Little Salmon River.

Warm Lake – 12,000 Rainbow Trout. Located in Valley County, this area is very popular for camping, hiking, boating and fishing.

Magic Valley Region

Gavers Lagoon – 1,425 Rainbow Trout. This pond near the Hayspur Campground is a high yield fishery. We encourage harvest, but please harvest what you need and consider leaving a few for your fellow anglers.

Little Wood Reservoir – 6,000 Rainbow Trout. Located in an upland desert setting in Blaine County, this reservoir provides great trout fishing. Bell Mountain provides a scenic backdrop for memorable sunsets.

Little Smoky Creek and Big Smoky Creek – These two creeks in Camas County will receive 1,400 Rainbow Trout and 1,000 Rainbow Trout, respectively.

Penny Lake – 1,000 Rainbow Trout. Great rustic fishing on a small pond! This lake also offers hiking and biking opportunities.

Upper Snake Region

Birch Creek – 3,400 Rainbow Trout. A productive spring creek in a high desert basin, this small stream is ideal for kids and less experienced anglers. Rainbow trout are stocked heavily around access areas and wild brook trout are fairly common.

Camas Creek – 750 Rainbow Trout. Located near Spencer, this is one of our newer stocking locations that’s quickly become a popular fishery. Come experience what it has to offer!

Henrys Fork – 10,000 Rainbow Trout. World Famous for trout fishing! The river is suitable for wade fishing, bank fishing and fishing from a boat.

Horseshoe Lake – 3,000 Rainbow Trout. This is a great place to take newer anglers to catch rainbow trout. More experienced anglers may try to catch some of the Artic Grayling that are stocked annually.

Island Park Reservoir – 12,000 Rainbow Trout. There are several developed campgrounds and boat launches near this large scenic reservoir on the Henrys Fork. Fishing is best from a boat, but bank fishing can be quite good in the springtime.

Salmon Region

Bayhorse Lake – 2,000 Rainbow Trout. Anglers will find good catch rates at this drive-in mountain lake. Primitive campsites are available. Check out Little Bayhorse Lake (1,000 Rainbow Trout) while you’re in the area. The two lakes are connected by a mile long hiking trail.

Cape Horn Lake #1 – 600 Rainbow Trout. This is the larger of two picturesque lakes endowed with fish, lily pads and frogs. Especially well-suited to float tubes or a small boat, this lake offers limited shoreline access. The area is good for wildlife viewing and is Stop 20 on the Idaho Birding Trail. Camping is available at nearby Forest Service sites. No facilities are available here.

Salmon River – Sections #5-8 will be stocked with a total of 8,000 Rainbow Trout.

• Section #5 – O’Brien Campground to Torrey’s Hole

• Section #6 – Lower Stanley to Sunbeam Hot Springs

• Section #7 – Sunny Gulch Campground to Stanley

• Section #8 – Decker Flats to Buckhorn Bridge

Stanley Lake – 2,100 Rainbow Trout. This is a popular spot known for its breathtaking view of the Sawtooth Mountains. It offers great fishing and places for kids to explore nature.

Wallace Lake – 1,500 Tiger Trout. Kids will enjoy fishing from shore and exploring the surrounding woods. Grown-ups will appreciate this high-country fishing retreat to a beautiful mountain lake. Check with local offices for seasonal access conditions before heading out to this lake.

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