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Does Rafting Hurt the Hudson's Trout Fishery?
May 21, 2003 — Martha Foley talks with Jim Nash, a veteran trout fisherman, who worries that all the rafting threatens the Upper Hudson's fishery. Go to full article
Setting the Groundwork for St. Lawrence Carp Tournament
Feb 12, 2003 — David Sommerstein talks with David Moore of Oklahoma, president of the Carp Anglers Group. He'll oversee technical aspects of the St. Lawrence International Junior Carp Tournament set for this August on the St. Lawrence River. Go to full article
Protecting the Tug Hill: Fish Creek
Nov 21, 2002 — Last summer, New York State, the Nature Conservancy, and a Boston-based timber company announced a plan to preserve 45,000 acres of forest on the Tug Hill Plateau. It's the result of a decade of coalition building between the many users of the Tug Hill. So far it has broad support. David Sommerstein visited what's now called the "East Branch of Fish Creek Working Forest" to see how the plan is shaping up. Go to full article
Trout Rising: An Afternoon on the Salmon River in Malone
Nov 01, 2002 — Flyfishing is one of those pastimes that outsiders view with a kind of awe - art, dance and science combine to lay a line and a tiny twist of feathers and hair along the water just right to tease a fish. New York's flyfishing season ended a couple of weeks ago, but not before Todd Moe pulled on some waders and tried his hand. Go to full article
Commentary: Accidental Anglers
Nov 01, 2002 — A fishing story from another tradition. Chris Brock and his young son got fishing poles for Father's Day last June. It was the beginning of a summer of action and adventure. Go to full article
Natural Selections: Adirondack Trout, pt. 2
Sep 26, 2002 — Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager continue a discussion about trout biology and habitat in the Adirondacks. Go to full article
The Art of Flyfishing
Sep 06, 2002 — This is a busy time of the year for trout guides and fly-fishing instructors. Todd Moe previews a flycasting clinic tomorrow night in Sacketts Harbor. Go to full article
Trout Season Opener: The Joys of Cold, Frustration
Apr 02, 2002 — Yesterday was the first day of trout season. It was cold and blustery, but Brian Mann decided to shake out his tackle box and go stand by the Saranac River for a couple of hours. Brian didn't catch any fish, but he tells us it was a great excuse to hang around in bait shops on a Monday afternoon. Go to full article
Anglers Urged to Hand In Lead Sinkers
Apr 02, 2002 — Officials are urging anglers to trade in their lead sinkers for tin and steel alternatives. State wildlife officials and environmentalists say the sinkers can poison and even kill loons. The Legislature is considering banning the sale of lead sinkers of one-half-ounce or less. Martha Foley talks with Dr. Nina Schoch who has helped to organize a sinker exchange program.
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Net Site Rates Streams for Safe Swimming and Fishing
May 18, 2001 — Soon you'll be able to use the Internet to see if any of your local streams are safe for swimming or fishing. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham reports. Go to full article
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