fishing fish - 4th july free fishing day..........

Fishing Fish : The Department of Fish and Game will waive sportfishing license requirements for the day and citizens will be allowed to fish all public waters in the state, both freshwater and saltwater.Every person who has ever had the dream of sitting around and catching that illusive fish, the 4th of July is your day. This Saturday, as part of a state sanctioned fishing day.

"There are fish in many California waterways and urban lakes that can make a very fun day for beginning anglers and experienced hands alike," said Dave Moore, DFG interpretive services supervisor said. "Free Fishing Days offers a great opportunity for families to enjoy a hands-on experience with nature."

A way to experience the entire fishing process without the commitment of a license, novice fishermen can learn whether fishing is a hobby, sport, or way of living for them. All other angling regulations, such as catch limits, gear restrictions and stream closures, remain in effect. Report cards for certain species will also still be required. -Fishing Fish

Fishing Fish - More than 300 show for fishing

Fishing Fish - A bearded, long-haired Tom Hanks and his spear from "Castaway" did not make an appearance, nor anyone else copy Homer Simpson leaving their error vane in the lake fishing.

That's good. - Due to the over 300 young people who learned fishing techniques in a Saturday's annual Youth Fishing Derby clearly become a success in this event successful.

"We were thinking maybe 150 to 200, so we're excited," Recreation Coordinator Fort Morgan said Brad Weesen while near the ponds at the east end of Riverside Park. "It's a great way to start Father's Day weekend with a family fishing a lot together. The weather cooperated (cloud cover, but little rain) and we had great help."

The Sunrise Optimist Club, Wal-Mart, Murdoch, Fort Morgan Recreation Department and Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) offered many hours, while the team sponsor in this derby. DOW provided over 300 free fishing poles and stocked with many of the trout ponds.

Only took a minute to see these efforts worthwhile, since the majority of bites in the morning on Saturday did not mean mosquitoes.

Nate Miner pass as he is catching his grandfather, grandmother and anyone else nearby.

Carys and smiling both sisters Ellise Kudron Squeal a little while checking closely Cary Kudron dad had hooked. Many moms like Juanita Ciegling also showed that there is no gender bias on the sport.

"It's good fun for the whole family," said local DOW Cozad Todd. "It's good for children to be outside, to learn about different ecosystems and how they all work together. In addition to fish helps kids learn about independence and gain self-confidence."

DOW also a fishing clinic that focuses on the ethics of fishing, casting, knot tying and fishing regulations for identification. Gift bags were distributed to address, a map of Colorado fishing, coloring books and information on fisheries between the key issues.

Participants who dresses like Huck Finn or Becky Thatcher were eligible to win a brand new bike.

"To see so many kids today do smile behind all things worthwhile," said Cozad. "Sunrise Optimist Club and parks department were very helpful. Logístico, it's great to see these organizations working together."

Wees said the department plans rec definitely Youth Fishing Derby is an annual event.

"I would like to thank everyone who made the day go so well," he concluded. "I think it was a lot of fun for all." - Fishing Fish

Parliament to discuss fishermen’s diesel protest

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat allowed an emergency motion filed by Chong Chien Jen (DAP-Bandar Kuching) to discuss fishermen’s protest against diesel prices. Deputy Speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar allowed the emergency motion filed under Section 18(1) of the Standing Orders, saying the matter was specific, of public interest and with urgency.

One hour has been slotted to debate the emergency motion starting at 4.30pm Thursday and the Government would reply. Chong, in his emergency motion, said that the strike was caused by government policies that did not consider the welfare of fishermen seriously.

“Since June, the price of diesel supplied to fishermen has gone up from RM1 to RM1.43 per litre. Although the Government has said it will reduce it to RM1.30 per litre, it is not enough.”

Chong added that the high fuel cost was preventing fishermen from going out to sea and that the policy of allowing foreign vessels to fish in Malaysian waters was making it even harder for local fishermen to survive.

“In Sarawak, the Government’s ban on foreign workers for Class A and Class B fishing boats is also affecting their operations.”

Chong said the strike would eventually become more serious and adversely affect fishmongers, the public and the country.

More than 45,000 fishermen from seven states went on strike last Friday in an attempt to get the Government to bring down the price of diesel to RM1 per litre.

However, after a dialogue with Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai as well as Housing and Local Government Minister Ong Ka Chuan on Wednesday, fishermen from Selangor and southern Perak said they would go back to the sea Thursday.

The two MCA leaders had promised to bring up their requests for lower prices to the Government.

At the Parliament lobby on Wednesday however, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said the Government could not meet their requests because it would affect other sectors.

“The padi farmers and public transport operators would start asking for a reduction if the price is reduced for fishermen,” he said.

The emergency motion filed by Chong on Thursday was only the third allowed out of more than 60 filed since April 28, the day Parliament convened after the March 8 election.

The first one was filed by Salahuddin Ayob (PAS-Kubang Kerian) on the shortage of rice supply on May 2, the second one by Mohd Azmin Ali (PKR-Gombak) on the Bukit Antarabangsa landslide on Dec 10.