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A Tale Of Two Bass Fishermen
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". Sound familiar? Well, this story has a little of both to be told. I could not tell the story of how I caught a 65 pound striped bass without there being a moral or a few lessons attached. That would be too much like bragging! It began like one of the many fishing adventures that Len Lapsys and I have had since we have known each other. The weather was good and the anticipation for tangling with stripers was high. Our juices were flowing, we were excited, just like kids in a candy store. The fishing had been good and steadily improving over the last two weeks before that... Read More
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". Sound familiar? Well, this story has a little of both to be told. I could not tell the story of how I caught a 65 pound striped bass without there being a moral or a few lessons attached. That would be too much like bragging! It began like one of the many fishing adventures that Len Lapsys and I have had since we have known each other. The weather was good and the anticipation for tangling with stripers was high. Our juices were flowing, we were excited, just like kids in a candy store. The fishing had been good and steadily improving over the last two weeks before that... Read More
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Colorado Fishing News
- MEEKER LANDOWNER AND DOW TEAM UP FOR SPRING YOUTH TURKEY HUNT The Colorado Division of Wildlife and a Meeker-area ranch recently hosted a very special youth only...
- ANGLERS ROUNDTABLE SCHEDULED FOR GUNNISON Gunnison area anglers are invited to attend a Colorado Division of Wildlife Angler's Roundtable, 7 p.m., May 21, in the...
- ANGLERS ROUNDTABLE SET FOR DURANGO AREA Anglers in the Durango and Four Corners area are invited to a Colorado Division of Wildlife Angler's Roundtable, 6:30-8 p...
- ANGLERS ROUNDTABLE SET FOR MONTROSE Anglers in the Montrose, Delta and Telluride areas are invited to attend a Colorado Division of Wildlife Anglers' Roundtable,...
- ANGLERS ROUNDTABLE SET FOR SAN LUIS VALLEY Anglers in the San Luis Valley are invited to a Colorado Division of Wildlife Angler's Roundtable, 7-9 p.m., May 20 at...
- BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS AT NEE GRONDA Anglers will be pleased to know that the new and improved boat ramp at Nee Gronda Reservoir at the Queens State Wildlife Are...
- YOUTH ARCHERY DAY IN PUEBLO Youngsters interested in the sport of archery are invited to attend a one-day archery event at the Bighorn Archery Range in Pueblo fr...
- DONT PUT THAT PET FROG IN LOCAL POND This is a banner year for amphibians and reptiles in Colorado. It's been declared "The Year of the Frog," and the Western Pa...
- NORTHEAST REGION'S SPORTSMAN'S ADVISORY GROUP MEETING JUNE 3 Hunters and anglers interested in learning more about issues facing Colorado's wildlife are invited ...
- DIVISION OF WILDLIFE TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS ON STATUS OF WATERFOWL HUNTING CHANGES IN NORTHEAST Representatives from the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) wi...
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Colorado Fishing Reg & Licenses
Colorado Licenses
Resident 12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
Resident 12-Month Freshwater/Saltwater - $32.50
Nonresident
3-Day Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
7-Day Freshwater Fishing - $16.50
12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $31.50
General Regulations for Fish Management Areas: 1. A fishing license is required for residents from 16 to 64 years of age, and for nonresidents 16 or more years of age, to fish by any method, including cane poles, on a Fish Management Area. Refer to Fishing License Fees for exemptions. 2. The possession of fishing tackle is prohibited on any Fish Management Area that is closed to fishing.
Resident 12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
Resident 12-Month Freshwater/Saltwater - $32.50
Nonresident
3-Day Freshwater Fishing - $17.00
7-Day Freshwater Fishing - $16.50
12-Month Freshwater Fishing - $31.50
General Regulations for Fish Management Areas: 1. A fishing license is required for residents from 16 to 64 years of age, and for nonresidents 16 or more years of age, to fish by any method, including cane poles, on a Fish Management Area. Refer to Fishing License Fees for exemptions. 2. The possession of fishing tackle is prohibited on any Fish Management Area that is closed to fishing.
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