Thursday, January 31, 2008

Delaware River Flexible Flow Management Program | Trout Unlimited - Conserving coldwater fisheries


Delaware River Flexible Flow Management Program | Trout Unlimited - Conserving coldwater fisheries:

"Delaware River Flexible Flow Management Program

Trout Unlimited has completed an extensive review of the interim Flexible Flow Management Program (FFMP) for the Upper Delaware River and three Catskill reservoirs that provide drinking water to New York City. As a result, Trout Unlimited and its New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania councils have determined that while the concept behind the FFMP is indeed the best way to manage the river’s flows, the actual water release schedules in the plan will continue to damage the ecosystem of the Delaware River."

Sorry not Smallmouth oriented But I fish the Delaware also

Rappahannock River Basin Commission

Rappahannock River Basin Commission: "Purpose
To develop an information database and map themes for the entire Rappahannock River Basin area to be used for watershed planning and educational purposes. The Atlas and Database will be available for use by the Rappahannock River Basin Study Commission, government agencies, private organizations, and the public."

Clore Bros. Outfitters


Clore Bros. Outfitters: "On the Beautiful and Historic Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers at Fredericksburg, Va.

Only 1 hour south of Washington, DC and 1 hour North of Richmond, Va.

* OPEN DAILY by reservation
* HALF DAY OR OVERNIGHT
* TRIPS TO FIT EVERY SKILL LEVEL

Imagine it ... A day on these clean, clear and remote rivers... where you hear no traffic... see no houses... just you, the river and 'A DAY TO REMEMBER' .

One of our trips is a 7 mile float beginning at the historic 'U.S. FORD' where Gen. Hooker crossed the river with 50,000 men to fight the battle of Chancellorsville. Our easiest and most popular one day trip."

Great people to plan with ! ~Outdoors2

Saturday, January 26, 2008

ESPN - Think Smallie: 5 Simple Questions

ESPN - Think Smallie: 5 Simple Questions: "Welcome to the blog for smallmouth bass lovers
'Think Smallie' with Stephen Headrick, the Smallmouth Guru"

"So, rather than try to tell you what lure you ought to be throwing, I'm going to give you a list of five questions you should ask yourself every time you go fishing or think about lure selection."

What more can we ask for a blog form the pages of BASS

Welcome to the Smallmouth Alliance

Welcome to the Smallmouth Alliance: "Dedicated To Creating World Class Smallmouth Bass Fishing



The Smallmouth Alliance (TSA) is a group of conservation-minded anglers who recognize the outstanding sporting characteristics of smallmouth bass. TSA believes in putting something back into the resource -- while enjoying our sport angling pursuits. TSA's primary focus is on smallmouth bass habitat and angling conservation issues. Founded nationally in 1988, TSA now boasts chapters in Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, and Ohio as well as affiliated chapters in several other states."

Smallmouth bass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Smallmouth bass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "rom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Smallmouth bass






Conservation status

Least Concern
Scientific classification
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Centrarchidae
Genus: Micropterus
Species: M. dolomieu
Binomial name
Micropterus dolomieu
Lacépède, 1802

The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. It is the type species of its genus. One of the black basses, it is a popular gamefish sought by anglers throughout the temperate zones of North America, and has been spread by stock to many cool-water rivers and lakes in the United States and Canada. The smallmouth bass is native to the upper and middle Mississippi River basin, the Saint Lawrence River–Great Lakes system, and up into the Hudson Bay basin. Its common names include Smallmouth, Bronzeback, Brown Bass, Brownie, Smallie, and Bronze Bass."

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Rappahannock RiverCam

Rappahannock RiverCam

Go to 'ACCESS'
After entering site Click on the 'SINGLE' tab to view
Change
resolution to '640 x 480' for larger screen view
We occasionally have Bald Eagles cruising up and down the river
Maybe you'll catch a glimpse

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Smallmouth bass, natural springs on the Buffalo National River


Arkansas Smallmouth bass,
natural springs on the
Buffalo National River


North Arkansas's Buffalo National River was the country's first national river, is roughly 150 miles long, and includes nearly 95,000 acres of public land along its corridor. It has been the topic of a full-length book, the subject of a National Geographic feature article, and the cornerstone for the state's environmental movement.

This site was sent to me via, a friend, although I personally have not visited or fished this river, This aerial shot shows me some prime looking waters.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide

Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide: "Smallmouth Bass Fishing Guide

Smallmouths.com is a website guide to fishing for smallmouth bass in lakes, rivers and streams.

The smallmouth bass is said to be, pound for pound, one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish. The powerful runs, acrobatic leaps and 'tail walking' make the smallmouth bass one of the most exciting fishes to pursue"

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Smallmouth Bass Record, David L. Hayes


OutdoorLife - Justice At Last: Smallmouth Record Reset: "Justice At Last: Smallmouth Record Reset

By Doug Howlett

Allegations of added weight are judged to be false.

Apr 3, 2006

Fifty years after being pulled from the waters of Dale Hollow, David L. Hayes's 11-pound 15-ounce smallmouth has again claimed the world record for that subspecies. Hayes's bass, which measured 27 inches long and had a 212/3-inch girth, was disqualified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) in 1996 after allegations surfaced that a guide had stuffed 3 pounds of metal inside the fish. Hayes, now 80, was never accused of wrongdoing."