(Some of) Minnesota's Fishing Seasons Open

"Festivities begin for Governor's Fishing Opener"
The Associated Press, via WQOW (May 14, 2010)

"Festivities get under way Friday in the 2010 Governor's Fishing Opener at Lake Kabetogama near International Falls.

"The fishing doesn't begin until the season opens Saturday, but various community events and a picnic are set for Friday afternoon and evening.

"Both Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau are participating in several events on Friday and fishing on Lake Kabetogama on Saturday morning. Pawlenty spokesman Brian McClung says the governor is available for ongoing budget negotiations with legislators by phone...."

Actually, today's the opening of a few of the more popular fishing seasons: lake trout, walleye, sauger, northern pike, and stream trout in lakes. They overlap with others.

But The Associated Press calls this the fishing season opener, and who am I to argue with the AP? Which threatens to raise another topic.

More:

• "Fishing seasons"
  Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (2010)

Piscatorial Pursuits - It's Not What You May Think

Piscatorial Pursuits

"Whether you're looking to book an Alaska salmon & halibut fishing package or a Washington fishing trip out of Forks on the Olympic Peninsula, helpful info on how to fish on your own, recipes, Kenai Peninsula tide tables for halibut fishing or clamming, or perhaps some of the most popular fishing bulletin boards / forums ... you've found the right place!

"Our site menu will load to the left. Just mouse-over the buttons for links to the information or fishing trip that you're looking for. If you have any difficulties viewing the menu, text links appear at the bottom of every page!..."

There's something fishy about this website.

Sorry: it had to be said.

Seriously? If you like fishing, you'll probably like this website. It may not be the 'ultimate' website for folks who fish, but it looks promising.

And, updated. The most recent 'Site News' update was January 29, 2010.

Enjoy.

Family and Fishing: a Personal Blog

"Nathanael Fishing"

A post from the "Simply Cheryl" blog shows that blogs can reflect many diverse lifestyles. In this case, one that involves a guy fishing in Minnesota.

In his place, I wouldn't stand quite so straight.