Greenlaw to Tell Stories in Bethel
Noted captain and author Linda Greenlaw will hold a storytelling session from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18, at Gould Academy’s McLaughlin Trustees Auditorium. Details here
Greenlaw will be featured at the next Down Home Maine program put on by the Western Mountains Senior College. She’ll will hold a storytelling session from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18
Peacock Bass Record?
The Rio Negro, Brazil is famous for producing huge world record quality peacock bass, as angler Andrea Zaccherini of Cravinhos, Brazil found out on November 3, 2010. While casting topwater plugs in Santa Isabel, Rio Negro, Brazil, Zaccherini hooked in to this 29-pound 1-ounce potential new all-tackle speckled peacock. Zaccherini was fishing alone, and needed only 3.5 minutes to land this new potential All-Tackle monster. The current IGFA record is 28 pounds.
Handcrafted Boats from Bonadeo Boatworks
BUILT BY OWNERS FOR OWNERS, WHEN ONLY QUALITY COUNTS
Larry Bonadeo’s website says it best-
“Bonadeo Boatworks began 20 plus years ago when Larry Bonadeo started sport fishing on the great lakes. After many years of both tournament fishing in Michigan and sport fishing in Florida and the Bahamas, water sports and especially boat handling, travel, fishing and renovation became both a hobby and passion.
In 1998, Larry sold his construction company and was given the opportunity to help construct his 63’ sport fish as a laborer with the crew, at the same time earning his 100 ton captains license.
The next couple of years were spent fishing the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and transiting the Panama Canal. All the while, the work he was able to perform on his own boat had him thinking of innovative ways in which to construct similar vessels utilizing today’s materials and engineering.
With the composite cross linked structural foams available today, a vessel can be built lighter, stronger and with positive buoyancy, even in the 60 foot class. These vessels can still be as custom and sea kindly as the wooden cored technology, with the positive attributes listed above and also the advantages of no rot or insect problems.
Larry Bonadeo
The weight savings of the cored hull also equate to fuel savings. Our boats are constructed with a cold molded vacuum bagged process, utilizing Epoxy Resins, Kevlar, Carbon Fiber, Biaxial Fiberglass and Composite Cores.
What better way to enjoy traveling and fishing than in your custom built, one of a kind yacht. You know that you and your family are safe, even in emergency situations because the vessel below you has positive buoyancy engineered into it.
Our primary business focus is Custom Sportfish Boat Construction. The boats that we construct consist of a composite designed hull and superstructure.
Our boats are constructed with a cold molded process utilizing epoxy resins, and composite cores.
We build each boat by hand one at a time starting, with conceptual ideas from the prospective owner, through finalization with the naval engineer/designer. From that point the construction process begins.
This is where the abilities of a captain and owner enhance the construction process with Larry working with his Family and employees, from a hands on basis.
This accounts for the quality of construction, innovative ideas and future accessibility of systems for ease of maintenance, now and ten years from now. When available, redundant systems are installed so that the traveling sport fisherman need not stop a trip to wait on parts.”
Visit the Bonadeo website today
Holy Blackfish Batman! That’s One Massive ‘Tog!
22.74 lb. Blackfish
Here is one from the very active message boards at the #1 saltwater fishing site on the net, www.NorEast.com.
“I just picked up the mount of the 22.74lb tog I caught on 12/31/2009. It took a while because I took it to the same taxidermist who did Sam’s MD state record mount and the 70lb cod that Kil has hanging in his shop. I wanted a skin mount because this is a very special fish and I like the looks of a skin mount for something like this better. ALSO, there wasn’t a fiberglass mount big enough! This fish was 34″ long and I believe the largest fiberglass mold is 31″. . He also gave me the jaws and teeth which is pretty cool.”
Check out the rest of the photos, including the mount, here.
Negron Wants Fla Fish Licenses Eliminated
No one is sure what is on Sen. Joe Negron’s (R- Stuart) mind. He has introduced a bill, SB 744, that would lift the license requirement for both residents of Florida and non-residents to recreationally fish in both freshwater and salt water.
Opinions abound:
TCPalm.com
Willie Howard
What is your opinion??
Arnie’s Last Flight
The athlete who cornered the market on cool over half a century ago, Arnold Palmer, has piloted his jet for the last time. Arnie, the first athlete to own AND pilot his own jet aircraft, remains the epitome of class among the sporting set. Some of the low-lifes masquerading as “professional” athletes these days would do well to take a moment to reflect on the timeless greatness of Palmer. Read about Arnie’s last flight here
Palmer reflects on a lifetime of piloting
Texas Saltwater Fishing Resource
Lonestar State anglers, listen up! You have an outstanding resource at your command in the Texas Saltwater Fishing Guide.
All the news, reports and opinion a Texas fisherman could want.
Build Your Own Fishing Tackle & Lures
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One of the great pleasures many anglers enjoy, especially during the winter months and off-season, is building their own lures. When tired of working and in need of a relaxing break, nothing clears the mind or rejuvenates the senses more than a day spent at the creek or lake with a fishing pole. I am a bit old fashioned when it comes to my fishing technique. I prefer simple bait and tackle rather than new fangled gadgets and potions.
I love crafting and making things, and I love to fish. Combining the two into the fascinating hobby of lure making makes perfect sense. handmade fishing lures are also collectibles. Some of these treasures have been handed down from generation to generation, and many eventually become sought after antiques.
If you love to fish, you should definitely give fishing lure crafting a try. Landing a big fish is entertainment enough by itself. Landing a prize fish on a fishing lure you made yourself doubles the reward and excitement.
You do not have to be a master craftsman to enjoy the lure making hobby. You do not need much in the way of supplies and equipment, either.
Purchasing readymade lures can be quite expensive, and they just don’t bring the same amount of enjoyment as catching fish with lures you make yourself. If you are an avid fisherman, give the hobby of lure making a try.
You can even turn this into a profitable business, making quality lures not only for your fishing enjoyment, but to sell to others who enjoy the sport.
Read on for more information on the wonderful world of lure creation. You can have your own homemade lures ready for the lake and that prize winning fish you are going to catch!
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