MOLDY CHUM

Slab of the Month

I could swear that's a naked woman reflected in his sunglasses.

Via MidCurrent: LINK

Hope, Change and Fly-Fishing

Obama made a few remarks about the beauty of Montana, mentioning that he should get waders and learn to fly-fish.

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An Easter Message from Senator Craig

Via: The Hill LINK

Larry Craig is Looking for Summer Interns - The Official Announcement

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Fishing Presidential Candidates - McCain vs Huckabee

For our friends at B.W.T.F.

Huckabee has Chuck Norris in his corner but McCain has recently gotten the ultimate celebrity endorsement.

"Wilford Brimley is our response to Chuck Norris," McCain said on his campaign bus. "He's huge in every way."

The Onion reacts:

Jesus! Who's advising this guy? Answering Chuck Norris with Wilford Brimley?

Are you f*@%ing kidding me? What planet are you on, Magoo?

Can the T-shirt be far behind?

Huckabee Gets Nod from Hunters and Fisherman

Outdoor Life Magazine just named Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee as one of the 25 "most positively influential people in hunting and fishing." LINK

Update: He's also Chuck Norris approved.

People for the Eating of Tasty Animals to respond with meat quilt

In honor of the billions of fish who are abused and killed by humans every year for food and "sport," PETA members and supporters came together to create the world's first Fish Empathy Quilt.  LINK

Fishing with the Bushes

Say what you will about Lil’ Barbara, but she does go fishing in a little black dress.

Ever wonder how Junior remembers what country he runs?

Oh how cute, the War Family makes little peace signs at the photographers.

Via:Wonkete  LINK

Hatchery mongrels = licenses sold = revenue = hatcheries = put-and-take fisheries

Alan Gregory dissects the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's partnership with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. The partnership is not surprising considering that Carl Richardson of the PA fish and Boat Commission sits on the RBFF board. K.C. Walsh of Simms the only fly guy on the their board.

VIA Alan Gregory's Conservation News  LINK

Private Waters Crossing State Lines

The owner of the private  Spring Ridge club has secured some leases in neighboring Ohio and the locals are not happy about it. Glossy ads for the Spring Ridge Club can be seen in some of your favorite mainstream fly fish rags.

"If we can't stop it, we can certainly make it unpalatable," said Kevin Kayle, aquatic biology supervisor for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, when he learned that Beaver was in the process of leasing two properties on Conneaut Creek for his Spring Ridge Club late last year. "Believe me, we're taking it seriously."   LINK

Darwin's Nightmare

The chilling consequences for Africa of an invasive species.

Some time in the 1960's, in the heart of Africa, a new animal was introduced into Lake Victoria as a little scientific experiment. The Nile Perch, a voracious predator, extinguished almost the entire stock of the native fish species. However, the new fish multiplied so fast, that its white fillets are today exported all around the world.

Huge hulking ex-Soviet cargo planes come daily to collect the latest catch in exchange for their southbound cargo… Kalashnikovs and ammunitions for the uncounted wars in the dark center of the continent.  LINK

Dog Training, Fly Fishing, and Sharing Christ

All while giving spiritual advice to President Bush, snorting meth and performing other unmentionable acts. LINK

The Rev. Ted Haggard agreed to resign as leader of the New Life Church after its independent investigative board recommended removal, saying he was guilty “of sexually immoral conduct.” VIA MSNBC LINK

Stocking fish in the North Cascades?

With the stocking program on the Batten Kill resolved, well almost, we turn out attention to local waters.

A bill has been introduced to allow volunteers and the WDOF to continue stocking lakes in North Cascades National Park. The bill was filed to head off the possibility that the park may follow the lead of other national parks and discontinue the practice. The article has a link to the history of the fish stocking controversy and it's impact on the debate today.

Volunteer fishing groups such as the Hi-Lakers and Trail Blazers support the continued practice, while the North Cascades Conservation Council believes the lakes should return to their fish-free state.

VIA Washington Trails  LINK

Lobbying at the Kenai River Classic

Alaska's other U.S. senator, Ted Stevens, and Gov. Frank Murkowski co-hosted this year's event. It drew about 200 people, many of them lobbyists and executives from major U.S. industries.

Others senators attending this year were Kit Bond of Missouri, Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Larry Craig of Idaho, Michael Enzi of Wyoming, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Pat Roberts of Kansas and John Sununu of New Hampshire. All are Republicans.  LINK

All voted to drill in A.N.W.R.

Check out the 2005 sponsor list  LINK

So who exactly shelled out the 4K donation fee for each senator to attend?  LINK

UPDATE: The VP of BP caught the largest fish.  LINK

Bush Fish

Do you believe President Bush is doing The Lord's work?  LINK