News of the Week: 28 June 2010

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Platt and Wagaman make the big time!...fly fishing is not as complicated as it seems?...repairing broken guides...rocket fishing rods...a Brazil (IN) fishing story...kids day in Provincetown...16 year old better angler then you...a pikeminnow derby?...many tarpon...Mako Mania...Buster's Bait & Tackle...a new record Kokanee...National Fishing Month in Britain?...a monster Halibut?...it must be the NEWS OF THE WEEK!

The Big Lead: Warren Platt and Brent Wagaman get an awesome write up for their Decker-Jamison exploits.


Fly fishing is not as complicated as it looks.

How to repair broken guides on a fishing rod.

Using a rocket fishing rod...


A Brazil (Indiana) fish story.

A kids fishing day on a Provincetown wharf.


A... pikeminnow derby ???


The great Ray Sasser reports on a 16 year old girl who is a much better angler than you, catches 70 pound catfish.

In Pinellas County, an unusual number of tarpon are being spotted.


Why the Manchester Guardian is hooked on fishing now, and not soccer.


It's Mako Mania..

USA Today reports on the extended drought in Northern Wisconsin.

My kind of guy: catching sunfish on the fly.

Getting your bass in gear.


How to Wacky-Worm reds.


Buster's Bait and Tackle is a cool place to hang out.


There may be a new record Kokanee from Wallowa Lake.

Chris Tarrant wants a National Fishing Month.


The best saltwater lures...

Finishing with a Flourish: A 380 pound halibut is really a monster!



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