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- one hour before and one hour after high tides, and one hour before and one hour after low tides;
- during "the morning rise" (after sun-up) and "the evening rise" (just before sun-down and the hour after);
- when the barometer is steady or rising;
- when there is a hatch of flies (match the hatching flies with your fly);
- when the breeze is from a westerly quarter rather than from the north or east;
- when the water is still or rippled, rather than during a wind;
- starting on the day the Moon is new and continuing through the day it is full
- more information from Farmer's Almanac
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fishing museums
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| New Zealand |
- Hunting-Fishing NZ - Professional Outdoor Guiding Service throughout the South Island of New Zealand, outfitters of hunting, trout
and salmon fly fishing, skiing, and jet boating safaris
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| Canada - Alberta |
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| Canada - British Columbia |
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| Canada - Manitoba |
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| Canada - Newfoundland |
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| Canada - Ontario |
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| Canada -Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick |
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| USA - Alabama |
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| USA - Alaska |
- Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby - in Homer; May 1 - September 30, 2005; Alaska's largest derby featuring monthly prizes, tagged fish and
cash drawings
- Annual King Salmon Derby - in Wrangell; May 14 - June 12, 2005; Annual king salmon derby with lots of cash and prize awards
- Alaska Fishing Lodge - Finest Alaska fishing. Our top Kenai River guides specialize in fishing for trophy Alaska salmon, wild Rainbow Trout
and also Alaska fly out fishing. We offer the Alaska fishing trip of a lifetime.
- Alaska Fly Fishing Lodge - Excellent Alaska fly fishing for King and Silver Salmon. The remote fishing streams of the Bristol Bay
region produce the best Alaska fly fishing opportunities.
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| USA - Arizona |
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| USA - Arkansas |
- Big Bass Classic - in Texarkana; May 10, 2008
- Lake June Fishing Derby - in Stamps; May 9, 2008
- Ozark Trail and Trout Festival - in Heber Springs; October 11 - 13, 2002; at the Historic Spring Park; arts, crafts,
entertainment from clogging to bluegrass and from country to gospel; terrific variety of food vendors serving buffalo steak kabobs, gyros, BBQ, old fashioned peanuts, kettle corn, cold sarsaparilla
- Wal-Mart CMN Open Buddy Bass Tournament - in Russellville; May 10, 2008
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| USA - California |
- Bodega Bay Fisherman's Festival - in Bodega Bay; April 8 - 9, 2006; boat parade and a blessing of the
fleet, entertainment, artisans and vendors, wine tasting, face painting and games for kids, llamas on parade, golf tournament, raffle, roast lamb, veggie burgers
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| USA - Connecticut |
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| USA - Florida |
- Bass N Fools Spring Fling - in Holiday Park; May 22, 2005; annual team tournament
- Beach Outings & Deep Sea Fishing Trips - in Panama City Beach (Gulf Of Mexico) or Georgia Coast; Saturdays
- Boater's World Lady Angler - in Ponce Inlet; May 20 - 22, 2005; ladies only; Marlin, Sail, Wahoo, Dolphin, King Mackerel; Captain’s Meeting
at the Brannon Center; New Smyrna Beach Weigh-in at Marine Discovery Center; estimated 100 boat entries; fishing May 21; New Smyrna Beach Awards celebration at HSFC headquarters in Port Orange May 22;
over $25,000 in prizes; male captains and crew welcomed, but only the ladies can win
- Boca Raton Fishing Challenge - in Boca Raton; April 21 - 25, 2005
- Bucket Full "O" Fun - in Flagler Beach; April 23, 2005; Benefit Inshore Tournament Water Safety Exhibition; benefits Safe Kids
Coalition and Flagler Beach Children's Water Safety Programs in Flagler County
- Cal Dixon Celebrity Offshore Fishing Classic - in Cape Canaveral; May 20 - 21, 2005; celebrities raise money benefiting the Arc of
Brevard, a non profit organization dedicated to the disability community; kids activities, food and drink, a host of vendors
- Cancer Foundation Dolphin Tournament - in Cudjoe Key; June 9 - 11, 2005; $6000.00 cash awards; benefits the Cancer
Foundation of the Florida Keys; catered by Outback Steakhouse
- Catch-A-Cure - in Sarasota, Florida; June 18, 2005; 4th Annual “Catch-A-Cure” Inshore/Offshore Tourney for Juvenile Diabetes. City Island,
Sarasota, FL. Sarasota Outboard Club
- The Children's Home Society of Florida Jacksonville Beach Pier Father's Day Weekend Fishing Tournament - in Jacksonville Beach; June 17 - 19,
2005
- Cuban American Heritage Festival Fishing Tournament - in Key West; June 11 - 12, 2005; catch-release billfish; heaviest dolphin; part of
the Cuban American Heritage Festival
- cfl fishing
- De Soto Fishing Tournament - in Palmetto; July 15 - 17, 2005; at Bradenton Yacht Club; over $30,000.00 cash awards & prizes
- Don Hawley Tarpon Fly Tournament - in Islamorada; June 6 - 10, 2005; space is limited
- Fish To See - in Delray Beach; May 13 - 15, 2005; benefits the Foundation Fighting Blindness; junior and women's division
- Fisherman's Challenge Tournament - October14 - 15, 2005; Tarpon Springs
- Florida's Fish For Life Tournament - in Palm Beach Shores; January 17 - 26, 2006; at Sailfish Marina; benefit of Colon
Cancer Prevention and Awareness; this year's tournament will run concurrently with the Buccaneer Cup
- Florida Billfish Masters Tournament - in Miami Beach; March 19 - 23, 2005
- Fort Pierce Open Sportfishing Tournament - in downtown Fort Pierce; May 6 - 7, 2005; Fort Pierce Sportfing Club; at Indian
River; great family tournament; over $30,000.00 in cash and prizes, guaranteed. Junior and Lady Angler Awards
- Get The Net Big Game Fishing Tournament - in Islamorada; April 27 - May 1, 2005; at Holiday Isle; rated #1 in the Florida Keys; space
is limited
- GFWC Sebastian River Junior Woman's Club Fourth Annual Flats Fishing Tournament - in Sebastian; May 13 - 14, 2005; paying 3 places each species, free registration for junior anglers 12 and
under; auctions & raffles
- Gold Cup Tarpon Tournament - in Islamorada; June 20 - 24, 2005; Tarpon on fly, all release
- Gold Coast Fishing Classic - in Pompano Beach; June 18, 2005; This tournament goes out of 3 inlets, Boca Raton, Hillsboro & Port
Everglades. The weigh-in is at The Sands Resort & Marina in Pompano Beach. Over $18,000 in prize money; 100 boats; 9 edible species (no bill fish); benefits "Children's Harbor"
- Halifax Sport Fishing Club Offshore Challenge - in Ponce Inlet; April 22 - 24, 2005; 1 day dolphin, wahoo, king shootout; over 15k in cash and
prizes and a chance to win a 70k boat and truck combo; an IGFA JR. WORLD qualifier
- Indian River Area Fishing Report's Bluewater Tournament - in Sebastian; July 16, 2005; space is limited; H.O.T. Fishing Circuit
- Islamorada Tarpon Masters - in Islamorada; May 13 - 15, 2005; Tarpon bait tournament.
- Islamorada Swordfish Tournament - in Islamorada; August 19 - 21, 2005; The Islamorada Swordfish Tournament will be held at
the Cheeca Lodge on August 19th thru the 21st. Entry fee is $1,250.00.
- Jordan Driggers Hook A Cure Fishing Tournament - October 6 - 8, 2005; at Tampa Bayside Marina; benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale First Annual "Fish-For-All" - in Fort Lauderdale; April 23 -
24, 2005; a family fishing tournament features $5,000 in prizes and kicks-off at Hillsboro Inlet; Awards Brunch at Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club
- Jack Genung Memorial Fishing Tournament - in St. Augustine; May 28, 2005; at Frank Butler County Park
- Key West Marlin Tournament - in Key West; July 21 - 23, 2005; over $250,000 in cash prizes
- Kiwanis Dolphin Days Tournament - June 18 - 19, 2005 - The 21st Annual Kiwanis Dolphin Days Tournament has increased its prize money
from $15,000 to $21,000! Dolphin Days Captain’s Meeting will be held on June 16th at the Homestead Sports Center and the tournament will be June 18th and 19th at Homestead Bayfront Park
- Ladies Only Florida Keys Dolphin Tournament - in Key Largo; August 5 - 7, 2005
- Marathon Community Classic - in Marathon; May 28 - 29, 2005; Two day boat tournament Offshore and Inshore competition. Dolphin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia and Permit.
Benefiting Military Veterans and the youth of the Florida Keys
- MAST Academy PTSA Fishing Tournament - in Miami; April 2, 2005; inshore and offshore categories for adults and kids, with captains' meeting Friday night (April 1) and poolside
barbecue/awards/silent auction Saturday
- Mercury Marine/Miami Kiwanis Dolphin Fishing Tournament -
June 4, 2005; benefits local community projects
- Miami Springs Optimist Club Charity Dolphin Tournament - in Miami; June 11, 2005; 1st place: $5,000;
ladies division and Junior division; door prize WWW.VGREC.COM
- Melbourne Rotary Club Summer Slam Offshore Fishing Tournament - in Sebastian; June 18, 2005 (Father's Day Weekend); Captain's meeting, June 17, 2005 at Capt Hiram's Marina
- Myakka River Catfish Tournament - in North Port; July 9, 2005; limited to the Myakka River and Sailcat (the river is full of them); shotgun start at Marina Park Boat Ramp
- New Smyrna Beach/Daytona Beach Striker Offshore - in New Smyrna Beach; May 26 - 29, 2005
- New Smyrna Beach Mercury Trout-Redfish Challenge - in New Smyrna Beach; May 27 - 29, 2005; grand prize Mercury Optimax 90 HP
- Offshore Challenge - in Port Orange; April 23, 2005; season opener out of Ponce Inlet; free stuff; captain's meeting at Halifax Sport Fishing Club
- Optimist Club Saltwater Fish Tournament - in Steinhatchee; May 21 - 22, 2005; Largest Trout $1500, Largest Grouper $1500, plus Offshore Rally
- Win 21' Contender Boat! Over $10,000 in prizes; also kid's tournament
- Pensacola Bud Light King Mackerel-Cobia Tournament - in Pensacola; June 24 - 25, 2006
- RedSnook Charity Catch & Release Fishing Tournament - in Naples; September 23 - 25, 2005; benefits the YMCA of Collier County
- Rotary Club of Seminole Florida Third Annual "Spring the Kings" Kingfish Tournament - in Treasure Island; March 25 - 26,
2005; at Gator's on the Pass
- S Brevard DU "Band the Slam" Inshore Tourney - in Sebastian; June 24 - 25, 2005; Squid Lips/Fins Marina Open to boat
fishermen & waders Species: Trout Redfish Snook Flounder Jacks Sailcat Ladyfish
- SISA's Spring-Fling Fishing Tournament - in Sebastian; May 13 - 14, 2005; part of Hot Fishing Circuit
- Skanska Inshore Classic Series Opener - in Port Orange; August 5 - 6, 2005; statewide event - fish anywhere in Florida to win $10,000; live release
Reds, Trout & Jack
- Skanska Inshore Classic - Angler’s meeting August 20, 2005 at HSFC; fishing & awards August 21; weigh-in at Marine Discovery
Center, New Smyrna Beach
- St. Lucie County Sheriff Explorer Post 400's Annual Fishing Tournament - in Ft. Pierce; September 2 - 3, 2005; benefits the St. Lucie Co. Sheriff's Explorer Program
- St. Theresa's Fishing Tournament - at Key Biscayne Yacht Club; May 21, 2005; benefits the St. Teresa School in Coral Gables
- Stuart Sailfish Club Ladies Tournament - in Stuart; May 6 - 7, 2005; ladies only
- Stuart Sailfish Club Junior Angler Tournament - in Stuart; September 3, 2005; ages 15 and under; also a Pee Wee division 5 and under
- Stuart Sailfish Club's Small Boat Tournament - in Stuart; June 18, 2005; This tournament is a 1 day tournament for boats 17' to 35';
also a junior division
- Treasure Coast Blue Water Open Charity Fishing Tournament - in Fort Pierce; May 28, 2005; at Fort Pierce City Marina
- Trout Classic Tournaments - Everglades City - in Everglades City, May 21, 2005; pro trout tournaments aired on the Sunshine Network;
tournaments are open to the public
- Trout Classic Tournaments - Punta Gorda - in Punta Gorda; July 9, 2005; televised professional trout tournament open to the public;
$10,000 for first at each tournament, and paying on 15 places; only taking 150 teams at each tournament; giving a 20 Pro Angler to the team with the highest points of the year
- Trout Classic Tournaments - Tampa - in Tampa; September 2 - 3, 2005; the Championships for the trout classic to be a 2 day
tournament; you have to be in the top 75 teams to fish
- Yamaha Contender Miami Billfish Tournament - in Miami; April 7 - 10, 2005, at Miami Beach Marina on South Beach
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| USA - Georgia |
- Joyful Events - deep sea fishing off the Georgia coast; also Panama City, Florida
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| USA - Hawaii |
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| USA - Idaho |
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| USA - Illinois |
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| USA - Indiana |
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| USA - Iowa |
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| USA - Kansas |
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| USA - Kentucky |
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| USA - Louisiana |
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| USA - Maine |
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| USA - Maryland |
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| USA - Massachusetts |
- Annual Help Hook The Cure Striped Bass Derby - in Winthrop; August 18, 2007; benefits the National Parkinson Foundation; Fish from 5am till 3pm and come to the Winthrop Lodge Of Elks 191 Washington Ave for BBQ, DJ Awards and giant raffle. With over
270 fishermen competing, from shore, boat and kayak this is an exciting event and currently Boston Harbors largest fishing tournament. Its a good cause, a good time and any reason is a
good one to go fishing. Adult entry fee $25, 1st place $750, Junior $15, 1st place $200 of Penn Fishing Equipment and kids $10, 1st place Trophy all kids receive a trophy.
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| USA - Michigan |
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| USA - Minnesota |
- Sertoma Fishing Derby - in Fergus Falls, MN; February 2, 2003; at Pebble Lake
- Jaycee’s Ice Fishing Derby on North Lida - in Pelican Rapids, MN; February 8, 2003
- Henning Area Fishing Contest - in Henning, MN; May 10 - September 1, 2003
- Walleye Fishing Tournament - in Battle Lake, MN; June 28 - 29, 2003
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| USA - Mississippi |
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| USA - Missouri |
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| USA - Montana |
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| USA - Nebraska |
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| USA - Nevada |
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| USA - New Hampshire |
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| USA - New Jersey |
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| USA - New Mexico |
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| USA - New York |
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| USA - North Carolina |
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| USA - North Dakota |
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| USA - Ohio |
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| USA - Oklahoma |
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| USA - Oregon |
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| USA - Pennsylvania |
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| USA - Rhode Island |
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| USA - South Carolina |
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| USA - South Dakota |
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| USA - Vermont |
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| USA - Virginia |
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| USA - Washington |
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| USA - West Virginia |
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| USA - Wisconsin |
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| USA - Wyoming |
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| Central America & Caribbean |
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shopping
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