Outstanding Catch Past Winners

SuperUser Account — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:53:00 GMT

NAFC's popular Outstanding Catch Contest gives anglers a chance to show off their best catches, and win fantastic prizes in the process. New for 2009, the NAFC is letting YOU vote between the 10 finalists to determine who wins each month. Consider it the American Idol of fishing. But there's a twist: Each month, one voter is selected at random to win the same prizes as the Outstanding Catch winner. What a deal, huh? Here are the winners so far: March Outstanding Catch Winner: Barbara Gustafson Random Voter: Billy Grotton Barbara Gustafson 52-inch sturgeon Stilliquamish River, WA bankfishing herring February Outstanding Catch Winner: Brady Krebs Random Voter: Melvin Schuldt Brady Krebs two 26-inch largemouth bass on one cast Lake Casitas, CA 8-inch trout swimbait January 2010 Outstanding Catch Winner: Canyon Johnson Canyon Johnson 14-inch crappie private pond, CA worm December Outstanding Catch Winner: Dustin Blanton Dustin Blanton 18 ½-inch crappie public pond, MO live minnow November Outstanding Catch Winner: Connor Bachman Connor Bachmann 32 1/2-pound blue catfish Lake Gaston, N.C. Live shiner June Outstanding Catch Winner: Darryl Stoddard Random Voter Winner: Kenneth Lockhart Darryl Stoddard 16-inch crappie Pit, Mo. Crappie jig May Outstanding Catch Winner: Mark Little Random Voter Winner: Shawn Jackson Mark Little 48 6/8-inch land-locked striper Liberty Reservoir, Md. Trolling live bait April Outstanding Catch Winner: Connor Bachman Random Voter Winner: David Driggers Connor Bachman 50-inch striped bass Chesapeake Bay, Va. Drifting an Eel March Outstanding Catch Winner: Jim Shane Random Voter Winner: John Shaw Jim Shane 14-inch crappie Private pond, Kan. Casting a jig Feburary Outstanding Catch Winner: Jon Pemberton Random Voter Winner: Dennis Musgraves Jon Pemberton 44-inch striped bass Eel under float Chesapeake Bay, Va. </

Partnership For Sustainable Oceans

SuperUser Account — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:56:28 GMT

The Partnership for Sustainable Oceans (PSO) calls on Northern California recreational fishermen and boaters to participate in an important survey to determine where recreational anglers fish along the north coast of California . This survey, conducted on behalf of the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (MLPAI), is designed to provide vital information for the implementation of the MLPA in the North Coast Study Region. The study region covers from Alder Creek (near Point Arena) north to the Oregon border. To register for the survey, visit www.ecotrust.org/mlpa/interviewsignup. Anglers may also contact Jon Bonkoski at (503) 807-1660. Following registration, anglers will be sent an email with a link to the online survey once it is ready or will be contacted by phone to set up an interview. The purpose of the survey is to incorporate recreational fishermen’s knowledge into the deliberations of the Regional Stakeholder Group in the MLPA North Coast Study Region, develop accurate maps of the local recreational fishing grounds and characterize their relative importance to recreational fishermen. The information will assist the local fishermen on the Regional Stakeholder Group in protecting recreational fishing access in the most important areas.While completion of the survey is an investment of time, the results are vital in the effort to preserve fishermen’s access to public coastal waters.The survey may be completed either online or in-person interviews, but anglers must first register online. The PSO urges anglers to take advantage of in-person interviews.Individual responses from participants will remain anonymous and confidential. Only the collective data will be shared with the members of the Regional Stakeholder Group.For frequent updates about the PSO’s efforts on behalf of recreational fishermen within the MLPA process, please visit www.keepamericafishing.org.

2009 ICAST Video

SuperUser Account — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:10:39 GMT

ICAST––fishing’s annual industry show––is all about the latest and greatest innovations. If you want to win best of show at this show, you’ve got to knock the socks off a group of people who see cool new products all the time: editors and writers. Watch these videos showcasing many of the best new fishing products hitting the market:Fishouflage: Camo For FishermenLowrance: Structure ScanLindy: Thill Lighted Bobber And Exchange SystemNorthland Tackle: Hexi Fly And Macho MinnowRapala: New Products For 2010Berkley: New Gulp!Berkley: Gulp! Bio DipPlano Liquid Tackle LockersNew Abu Garcia ReelsYeti Coolers Rapala Clackin' RapBerkley Trilene TransOpticMinnKota i-PilotStren 100% FluorocarbonHobie Mirage Pro Angler Frabill Snosuit Fintech TS Monster JigShimano Award-Winning ReelPflueger Arbor ReelNorthland Tackle Booby TrapWiley X New ProductsSpiderWire New Lines Lindy DarterSea Eagle Inflatable Boats

Outstanding Catch: July 2009

SuperUser Account — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:11:45 GMT

The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the July Outstanding Catch Awards contest. Now it's up to you! Vote for the catch you feel is the most outstanding, considering not only the fish's size, but also the body of water, geographic location and method used.Review the finalists below and consider their photos (click on the thumbnail to enlarge), and then cast your vote below. Also, one random voter will be selected to win a prize, so please submit your name and e-mail address below when you vote for your favorite outstanding catch.Click here to enter your own photo for the next Outstanding Catch contest, and click here to see past winners. Nong Vang 24-inch largemouth bass delta, Calif. Sweet beaverDennis Musgraves 43-inch chinook salmon Sheep Creek, Alaska Blue Fox Spinner No. 6Peter Baldwin 44-inch northern pike Cedar Lake, Manitoba Suick Musky Thriller Bobby Ingram 36-inch red drum West Galveston Bay, Texas MulletSteven Kohl 45 4/8-inch musky Pike Chain, Wisc. Bull DawgJeff Taluban 28-inch bass Clear Lake, Calif. Bronze eye frog Johnny Bennett 35 4/8-inch chinook salmon Salmon River, Idaho Steelhead egg ballPeter Olson 22 4/8-inch smallmouth bass Wisconsin River, Wisc. Floating Rapala Nick Bergeron 43-inch flathead catfish Chippewa River, Wisc. Live Sucker MinnowForrest Evans 21 4/8-inch largemouth bass small pond, Pa. Bass Pro Stick-O

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Outstanding Catch Past Winners

Partnership For Sustainable Oceans

2009 ICAST Video

Outstanding Catch: July 2009