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The Michigan DNRs Southern Lake Michigan Fisheries Management Unit will host a public meeting in the Kalamazoo area to discuss local fishing regulations.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Portage Library, located at 300 Library Lane.
Several local regulation proposals will be discussed at the meeting, including the following:
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The state-record Great Lakes muskellunge caught by Joseph Seeberger of Portage, Mich. lasdt fall has now been listed as a world record by the International Committee of the Modern Day Muskellunge World Record Program (MDMWRP).
MDMWRP is a committee of muskellunge scientists, industry leaders, anglers and outdoor media personalities that formed in 2006. The program facilitates the recording and verification of muskellunge world records, covering a current void of record availability to North American muskellunge anglers for fish in the 58- to 68-pound range. This range has been chosen because it is considered the maximum ultimate range of growth for this species. Prior to Seebergers submission, there had not been a MDMWRP world-record entry verified.
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More than 1,189 anglers from 25 states received Michigan Master Angler Awards for fish they caught last year.
That's an increase from the 1,105 fish recognized in 2011. Of the entries accepted, 346 were categorized as Catch and Keep and 843 were categorized as Catch and Release. The Catch and Keep category is based on fish that equal or exceed minimum weight requirements while the Catch and Release division is determined by minimum lengths.
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The St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers will conduct a seven-week class on tying proven fly patterns for the local area and beyond.
Classes will be held once a week for seven weeks starting Feb. 5 at the Howard Park Senior Center at 604. E. Jefferson, South Bend. Classes run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This is a beginning class, so no experience is necessary. The cost for non-members of St. Joseph River Valley Fly Fishers (SJRVFF) is $30.00 and $5 for SJRVFF members. The class is limited to 30 people.
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The Bremen Conservation Club will host its 10th Annual Ice Fishing Derby Jan. 26, 2013at Lake of the Woods in Bremen.
If ice conditions arent deemed safe, the alternate date will be Feb. 9.
Registration begins at 5:00 a.m. at the Community Building and fishing will be from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry fee is $10. Proceeds go to the Bremen Boys and Girls Club.