RANGELEY — Rangeley Region Sports Shop has announced a full schedule of winter fly tying classes. Classes will take place on Saturdays beginning Jan. 4 at Furbish Brew House and Eats, 2541 Main St. Please sign up by visiting rangeleyflyshop.com, calling the shop at (207)864-5615, or emailing [email protected]. Bring your own tools. If you need […]
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine
Eighth Annual Hillside Fishing Derby to take place March 1 in Livermore
The derby will take place on March 1 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Long Pond in Livermore.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
No bites on a cloudy Sunday afternoon
Mike from Jay, who didn’t wish to share his last name said he casts his line in a spot four or five times, then moves on to somewhere else.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert
There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine stocks PFAS-laden waters with fish, warns ‘do not eat’
Scientists worry that some anglers will still consume the trout tainted by forever chemicals. One environmental watchdog group calls the state Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife practice ‘super disturbing.’
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Hooking a Maine fish is one thing, but is it safe to eat?
Maine has issued warnings not to eat fish in some waterways because of contamination from ‘forever chemicals,’ but most lakes, ponds and streams remain untested.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Few anglers fishing on April Fool’s Day
Traditionally, many anglers look forward to April 1, but nowadays it depends on the weather and the zone.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Five Maine fishermen plead guilty in herring scheme
The scheme involved underreporting the herring catch to deceive state and federal regulators and the Internal Revenue Service.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Competitive Maine elver fishing lottery offers most licenses since 2013
Sixteen people will gain entry in this year’s intense bid for one of the most lucrative fish stocks in the state, but the success rate is still very low.