03-29-2006, 04:05 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Hey, why do you wanna leave the Idaho fishing? Probably job situation, huh?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I'm an old Idaho boy, myself. Been all over the country. Haven't fished much of Iowa but have driven through on business and stopped to check out the resources wherever I saw water. Lots of good opportunities.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You won't find many mountains and rocky streams in your new state. Most of the fishing is in manmade reservoirs and slow moving rivers/streams. You will be changing from trout to largemouth, crappies, bluegills and walleyes, with some pike and other species thrown in depending on the water. Also lots of good catfish. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Once you get to your new home, start hanging out around the local tackle shops and asking questions. Also, check in on the website for [url "http://www.iowadnr.com/news/currentfish.html"]IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES[/url] (link). There is a lot of good info there that you will need.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck in your move. Let us know when you get to your new home and post up some reports.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I'm an old Idaho boy, myself. Been all over the country. Haven't fished much of Iowa but have driven through on business and stopped to check out the resources wherever I saw water. Lots of good opportunities.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]You won't find many mountains and rocky streams in your new state. Most of the fishing is in manmade reservoirs and slow moving rivers/streams. You will be changing from trout to largemouth, crappies, bluegills and walleyes, with some pike and other species thrown in depending on the water. Also lots of good catfish. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Once you get to your new home, start hanging out around the local tackle shops and asking questions. Also, check in on the website for [url "http://www.iowadnr.com/news/currentfish.html"]IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES[/url] (link). There is a lot of good info there that you will need.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Good luck in your move. Let us know when you get to your new home and post up some reports.[/#0000ff]
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