We’re not sure where this is coming from, but according to AquaViews there have been five new species of Etheostoma discovered, and they all are getting political names. The online scuba diving magazine said that the new darters are being named after Theodore Roosevelt, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Al Gore (clearly, those naming these [...]
Oklahoma Fishing
Four States Give Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Constitutional Protection
There were a lot of things on the ballot on November 6, not just the presidential election. In Idaho, Kentucky, Nebraska and Wyoming, there were measures to make fishing, hunting and conservation all protected by their states’ constitutions, and voters supported all of them. According to the Outdoor Hub, all four of the measures passed pretty [...]
Bassmaster Classic Coming to Birmingham, Alabama
The bass fishing world is amping up for the 2013 Bassmaster Classic at Grand Lake in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but for 2014, B.A.S.S. is keeping the boys close to home. Yesterday, the organization announced that the 2014 Bassmaster Classic will be held jointly in Birmingham and Lake Guntersville, Alabama. B.A.S.S. has recently settled into their Birmingham [...]
Oklahoma Angler Invents “Jug” Fishing Pole
If you’ve never tried jug fishing, you’re missing out. Basically you attach your bait to a floating, oversized bobber-like device, and keep an eye on it. If it goes down, you motor over and grab it. It’s convenient because you can set up a “jug line,” and do some more traditional fishing while you wait. [...]
Top 8 State Parks for Fishing and Boating
Many anglers and boaters rely on public parks to get on the water, and now we know the top eight places to do just that. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s Take Me Fishing website asked its Facebook fans to help determine the best state parks or natural “waterparks,” in America. They loaded in 24 pre-determined [...]
World Series of Bass Fishing: Reality Show Offers $600,000 to Eight Qualifiers
It was inevitable, and now the “World Series” of bass fishing is finally here. Eight contestants will compete for $600,000 on Oklahoma’s Grand Lake this coming September in the World Series of Bass Fishing. Contestants had to submit a video application and participate in a qualifier to be eligible, and you can see which lucky [...]
Brother and Teammates Battle for Bassmaster Classic Spot
The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series final took place on Sunday, July 29, with the winner earning a spot at the 2013 Bassmaster Classic at Grand Lake in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and it came down to a showdown between two brothers at Beaverfork Lake in Arkansas. Matt and Jordan Lee, brother and teammates on Auburn University’s bass [...]
Record Catfish Hauled In at Okie Noodling Tournament
Noodling is everywhere now, even members of Congress are doing it. But, we can thank the Okie Noodling Tournament for really advancing the art of sticking your arm down a catfish’s mouth and pulling it out of the water. And this year’s tournament may go down as the best ever. At the 13th annual Okie [...]
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan a Noodler?
Ronald Reagan declared June 25 as National Catfish Day and now another notable Republican maybe advancing the catfish cause even further. Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan was in Texas recently where he praised the state’s love of freedom, called out President Obama on some choice issues, and heralded his love of noodling. While getting the crowd [...]
Striped Bass Record Falls at Lake Texoma, Again
It’s been a busy year for anglers on Lake Texoma. In late April, Steve DeSomer was fishing on the famed Oklahoma lake when he landed a 20.4-pound striper that set the state record. He didn’t last on top long. Michael Blomberg of Kingston was fishing Texoma on June 9 when he landed a 20.9-pounder, which is [...]
