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REEL TIME: Know the rules, regulations of angling

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1572264-reel-time-know-the-rules-regulations-of-angling During this time of year, a new set of regulations and rules come into effect and anglers need to be aware of these rules to avoid being stopped by local conservation officers and possibly fined. Atlantic salmon are starting to return to our rivers and must be protected. Each year, the provincial Department of… Read more REEL TIME: Know the rules, regulations of angling

Fishing derbies fun for everyone

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1570685-fishing-derbies-fun-for-everyone This week’s column is all about opportunities for you to get your kids out fishing under a supervised environment. First of all, the stocking program that I told you about in a recent column is now in full operation. Once again, the website for that information is www.novascotia.ca/fish/sportfishing . My wife and I were out and… Read more Fishing derbies fun for everyone

How to get your kids into fishing

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1568996-how-to-get-your-kids-into-fishing I know a lot of you, especially new parents, want to get your kids out fishing, but I caution you that a bad experience may end your child’s interest in fishing. The following are some tips that I have learned and received from other anglers on how to get your kids interested in fishing.… Read more How to get your kids into fishing

How to catch and release fish properly

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1566605-how-to-catch-and-release-fish-properly Well, if you read my last article, you now have an idea where to try fishing and hopefully you have been outdoors and casting a line. I was talking to Inland Fisheries staff and they have started the urban stocking program in and around Halifax and Dartmouth. As the roads have the weight restriction… Read more How to catch and release fish properly

Finding the best fishing spots

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1562483-finding-the-best-fishing-spots I think that it is time to talk about finding spots for you to go fish. Almost every little brook, most lakes and rivers are holding some kind of sport fish just waiting for you to catch. I must point out that all of our game fish share the same instinct, which is to… Read more Finding the best fishing spots

Starting your fly fishing journey

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1560373-starting-your-fly-fishing-journey I hope that fishing has been good and that some of the tips I have given you have been helpful. Remember that if you have specific questions or want to tell fellow readers of some good places to fish, please email me and I will share with readers. This column will cover the basics… Read more Starting your fly fishing journey

Basic tackle for spring fishing

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1558242-basic-tackle-for-spring-fishing First and foremost, “How were the first few days of fishing?” If you had some success and would like to share, please email me and I will include that information in a future column. This week I want to explain the definitions of some basic tackle used to catch local fish. As I have… Read more Basic tackle for spring fishing

Tackling your fishing gear inventory

CARROLL RANDALL REEL TIME Published March 26, 2018 – 12:46pm http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1556418-tackling-your-fishing-gear-inventory Fishing season starts on Sunday, April 1 along the South Shore. Remember to buy your license before you start fishing and read that “Anglers’ Handbook” that you get with your license. The book is broken down into regions and the South Shore is covered in… Read more Tackling your fishing gear inventory

Almost time to cast a line as fishing season approaches in Nova Scotia

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1554957-almost-time-to-cast-a-line-as-fishing-season-approaches-in-nova-scotia The fishing season is getting close, only 11 more days before the season starts. Are you ready? It looks like we are going to have a great start to the season with little snow, the ice already out of the lakes and rivers at a safe wading level. I use these last few days… Read more Almost time to cast a line as fishing season approaches in Nova Scotia

Tips on fishing to come March 21

http://thechronicleherald.ca/southshorebreaker/1552314-tips-on-fishing-to-come-march-21 This is the first instalment for a season-long weekly column on recreational fishing along the South Shore. The focus will be to help individuals and families get started fishing, as well as enticing folks who used to fish to get back into fishing again. Let me introduce myself. My name is Carroll Randall is… Read more Tips on fishing to come March 21