January 24th, 2008 
Fishing News “We were surprised to see the first ice fishermen of the season”
Fishing buddies Rick Clements, of Brewster, left, and Mike O’Neal, of Canton, right, braved the cold to get in some ice fishing Wednesday on Sippo Lake in Perry Township. via Massillon Independent
January 24th, 2008 Fishing News “Spending by sportsmen benefits not only the manufacturers of hunting- and fishing-related products, but also everything from mom-and-pop businesses to wildlife conservation”
Gene Weeks, owner of Tackle Shack in Brunswick shows a $300 saltwater fishing reel to Joel Fleming of Richmond Hill. via SavannahNow
January 23rd, 2008 Fishing News Carbon monoxide poisoning is being blamed for the deaths of two Minnesotans found in an ice fishing house on Lake of the Woods near the Canadian border. via The Post Chronicle
January 23rd, 2008 Amazon.com: fishing rods in Amazon.com 
One of the greatest challenges of learning to fly cast is the issue of finding room! Learning to form a proper cast usually requires significant space above, behind and in front of you. Additionally, learning to single-hand spey cast or roll cast is downright difficult without water. The new Echo Micro Practice Rod was designed to minimize the need for space without sacrificing rod action. This miniature rod comes with everything you need to practice casting — the two piece, four foot rod, highly-visible line, yarn leader and even a small pamphlet on basic casts. The rod is perfectly balanced with the line and leader to force you to exaggerate the proper motions required to form a good cast. When used on a carpeted surface, you can practice roll casts and single-hand spey casts. The Micro Practice Rod acts and feels just like a standard fly rod, so transitioning from the practice rod to a real rod is simple. All this can be done from the comfort of your couch!
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Company: Echo
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Amazon Price: $39.95
January 23rd, 2008 Amazon.com: fishing lures in Amazon.com 
Rapala X-RapThe new Rapala X-Rap Series XR8 XR10 is the dream lure of the 21st century. Intended for multiple species with an internal long-cast system built in fishing the X-Rap will get any anglers adrenaline pumping. Available in 13 colors and two sizes.
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Flash foil teaser tail simulates the flash and movement of live forage, Internal long-cast weight system with large tungsten rattle mechanism, Stainless steel through-wire construction for superior structural support, Slashbait action has hard-cutting, aggressive, darting action, Rapala model XR10; 4″ in length; 7/16 ounce; two No. 5 treble hooks; 8 colors
Company: Rapala / Normark
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Amazon Price: $6.99
January 23rd, 2008 Amazon.com: fishing gear in Amazon.com 
Includes 2 sets of high alumina ceramic stones. There is a pair of medium grit and a pair of fine grit rods. Comes with a instructional book and video.
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SPYDERCO SHARPENER MED/FINE, Knives
Company: Spyderco
List Price: $79.95
Amazon Price: $46.89
January 23rd, 2008 About.com Freshwater Fishing Brian Knippers loves fishing of all kinds but seems to really enjoy ice fishing. He fishes derbies as well as going with his friend, even on white out days….
January 22nd, 2008 Fishing News Authorities in northern Minnesota are trying to determine how two Steele County men died while ice fishing over the weekend.
The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office says 47-year-old Daniel F. Erickson of Owatonna and 53-year-old Ronald D. Dunford Senior of rural Steele County were discovered about 7:30 a.m. Saturday in a personal fish house.
The fish house was on Lake of the Woods, just north of Baudette.
Authorities say a cause of death has not been determined, but asphyxiation is suspected. Read more
January 22nd, 2008 Fishing News Ice fishing takes patience, and not just while you sit there on a frozen lake or pond waiting for a bite. via Roanoke Times
January 22nd, 2008 About.com Freshwater Fishing Professional bass fisherman Scott Sugggs was the first bass tournament fisherman to win one-million dollars in a tournament. He shares tips for sight fishing in this article from The Fishing…
January 22nd, 2008 Fishing News Over the weekend, I received fishing reports from as far east as Starvation, and as close as Utah Lake. via Daily Herald
January 21st, 2008 Fishing News “I’ll never get to share that with my daughter.”
Published 12:00 am PST Sunday, January 20, 2008 Story appeared in METRO section, Page B5 Christopher Rodriguez, 6, of Stockton sports a new cap to go with his first fishing rod Saturday at the International … via Sacbee.com
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