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(Provided by Michigan DNR)
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.
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The Chicago Muskie Show will be held this weekend (Jan. 11-13) at Harper College in Palatine, Ill.
Several muskie experts will be conducting seminars. Major muskie tackle manufacturers, fishing guides, boat dealers, retailers and resorts will be exhibiting.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9-5 Sunday. Admission is $10 and kids under 12 get in free.
Visit www.chicagomuskiesshow.com for information.
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IndianaAnglers.com will conduct an ice fishing derby Jan. 12 on Kosciusko County lakes.
Entry fee is $20 with a 90 percent payout for the top three fish (by length) in each of three categories.
Categories include bluegill/redear/ perch (7-inch minimum); crappie (7-inch minimum), and mult-species that include walleye (14-inch minimum), northern pike (20-inch minimum), and all species of bass and catfish (state minimum or 7 inches, whichever is greater).
Registration and weigh-in will be at the Ye Olde Tackle Box in North Webster. Derby hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration closes at 7 a.m. the day of the event.
For more information, visit www.indianaangler.com.