‘Pattern’ Key to More Fish

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Published: 26 June 2013

By Louie Stout

Avid fishermen like to use a term that some anglers don’t quite understand: The pattern.

A “pattern” is proven methodology used to find and catch fish on a specific day. It can be a type of lure, how the lure is worked, depth, or any number of environmental factors. The best pattern is one in which you figure out all of those elements.

It’s like putting together a puzzle. The sooner you get all the pieces in place, the better your success will be on a given day.

It’s a system bass fishermen use but it also can be applied to just about any other kind of fish that lives in our natural lakes.

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One-day Shutdown of License Sales Planned for June 15, 2013

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Published: 10 June 2013

The computer system that the state uses to sell Indiana hunting and fishing licenses will shut down from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, for maintenance.

People will be unable to buy hunting or fishing licenses on this day. The shutdown affects all forms of license sales, including authorized license retailers and online purchasing through the DNR website.

Anyone in need of a license for that day is encouraged to buy one in advance.

Before the shutdown, licenses will be available for purchase online at IndianaOutdoor.IN.gov, or in person at the DNR Customer Service Center or one of the many authorized license retailers throughout the state.

The DNR Customer Service Center is at 402 W. Washington St., Room W160 Indianapolis. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The service center’s phone number is (317) 232-4200.