Colorado River Guide Blog
Partner Efforts Decrease Exotic Water Weed Hydrilla – Lake Havasu
the nuisance exotic plant hydrilla in Lake Austin on the Colorado River
have reduced the hydrilla infestation to its lowest level since it was
discovered here in 1999, a result that bodes well for dozens of other
Texas lakes facing similar threats.
– Lake Havasu
Sunglasses for fishing?? Hype or Necessity? – Lake Havasu
Reeltimeanglers, S&K Guide Service, Delaware
Tackle, and Anglers Radio now teaming with Cocoon Sunglasses and other
top pro anglers. – Lake Havasu
Dead Sticking Bass – Lake Havasu
| Dead-Sticking Bass By Steve vonBrandt |
Whenthe weather is nasty, be it in the early spring or late fall, many
anglers miss out on some of the best bass fishing of the year. When
their boats are in the garage, and their gear is stored away, other
anglers in the know, cash in on some of the best fishing of the year
using some special techniques. One of the most effective ways to catch
big bass in colder water, is a technique known as “Dead-Sticking.” The
anglers who can brave the elements and employ these techniques, catch
some of the largest bass of the year.
– Lake Havasu
Fishing The Power Drop Shot – Lake Havasu
| Fishing The Power Drop Shot Rig By Steve vonBrandt Dec 27, 2004, 01:05 |
Most
people believe that the drop-shot rig is only for finesse fishing, but
there is more than one way to skin a cat! (or Fish), as the case may
be. The new Power Drop-Shot style started by Kotaro Kiriyama, is fast
becoming the way to bigger and better bags on many of the tournament
trails. – Lake Havasu
World Record Photos and Tactics – Lake Havasu
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For
those of you who don’t live in California or Texas, a largemouth bass over 10 pounds is rare. S&K Guide Service, a leader in new technology has comprised an entire album of nothing but giant bass over 10 pounds and how they were caught. |
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– Lake Havasu
Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo Debuts New Activities Oct. 1-2 – Lake Havasu
springs, rivers, bays and beaches; wildlife conservation; Texas history
at state parks; nature photography and more will debut Oct. 1-2 at
America’s largest free, family-oriented festival of the outdoors. The
14th annual
Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo will allow tens of thousands of
visitors to try fishing, shooting, kayaking, mountain biking, rock
climbing and more, all at no cost.
– Lake Havasu
Public Boating Access Projects In North Texas Get Funding – Lake Havasu
construction and renovation projects on lakes near the Dallas/Ft. Worth
Metroplex will be getting more than $860,000 in matching federal
funding assistance from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
– Lake Havasu
Calling all boat owners Sept. 10th – Lake Havasu
Stranded Dogs To Be Shot in New Orleans in less then 72 hours
BOAT
OWNERS! Boats are urgently needed. Flat bottomed boats, canoes,
anything that can be used to travel around the flooded streets of New
Orleans, and which is big enough to hold rescued animals. You must be
able to transport the boat to the Louisiana SPCA (http://www.la-spca.org
/) shelter established at 9093 St. Landry Rd., Gonzales, LA 70737. HSUS
volunteer Linda Nealon can be contacted at Gonzales on (225) 647 0712,
but that line is very busy. Bring a boat and it WILL be used. See also http://www.pasadosafehaven.org/NEWS/NEWS.htm
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– Lake Havasu
Dallas Man Gets World Record On Fly Rod – Lake Havasu
just certified as a world record by the International Game Fish
Association.
– Lake Havasu
STATE PARKS HOST RITA EVACUEES, GAME WARDENS PREP FOR RESCUE WORK – Lake Havasu
Rita bears down on the Texas coast, coastal state parks are temporarily
closing, while others open their doors at no cost to hurricane
evacuees. Meanwhile, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game
wardens, many of them fresh from Katrina duty in New Orleans, are
staging for a possible new round of rescues in their home state.
(The Governor’s Emergency Management Council is coordinating Rita
response for all state agencies, including TPWD game wardens.)
– Lake Havasu
AFTER RITA, STATE PARKS DIG OUT, GAME WARDENS PATROL EAST TEXAS – Lake Havasu
Texas game wardens were on patrol Monday to help maintain order and
safety in East Texas, particularly in southeastern counties hardest hit
by Hurricane Rita this past weekend. Meanwhile, five Texas state
parks near the Louisiana border were heavily damaged by the hurricane,
many others sustained moderate damage and some 20 state parks are still
closed as teams assess damage.
– Lake Havasu
Texas Parks & Wildlife Job Opening – Lake Havasu
informational and media relations work. Duties involve the
comprehensive preparation, coordination, and dissemination of public
information, and the stimulation of public participation and
representation in agency programs. Trains others, including student
interns. Coordinates statewide programs and projects. Coordinates
production of weekly packet of TPWD news releases, including writing,
editing and distribution of news covering all aspects of TPWD business.
Responds to news media information requests and facilitates coverage of
TPWD business. Works under limited supervision with considerable
latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs
additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and
Branch rules, regulations and procedures. Information Specialist IV: P
performs the duties of an Information Specialist III at an advanced
level by supervising the production of weekly packet of TPWD news
releases and performing other advanced communications and media
relations duties, working under direction with extensive latitude for
the use of initiative and independent judgment.
– Lake Havasu
Game Wardens, Parks, Wildlife Areas Cope in Rita’s Aftermath – Lake Havasu
game wardens continue to deliver food, water, medical assistance
and
peacekeeping support to East Texas counties still reeling from
Hurricane Rita. Meanwhile, the number of state parks temporarily closed
by Rita is down to four from about 20 two weeks ago. State wildlife
management areas remain open, but fall hunters are being urged to use
caution.
– Lake Havasu
Biologists Assess Resource Damage From Hurricane Rita – Lake Havasu
AUSTIN, Texas — Wildlife and fisheries
biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say the full
impacts on natural resources from Hurricane Rita may not be realized
for some time, but assessments in East Texas and along the upper coast
in recent weeks indicate substantial damage to some ecosystems.
– Lake Havasu
Enhanced Budweiser ShareLunker Database Now Online – Lake Havasu
Information about entries in the Budweiser ShareLunker program can now
be searched online.
– Lake Havasu
Lake Conroe Grass Carp Public Hearing – Lake Havasu
Urgent Press Release
for ALL Texas Anglers
Important Public Hearing you MUST attend!
Tuesday, November 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road (FM 1484) Conroe, Texas
History
Lake
Conroe, hydrilla, and grass carp are five words that when used
together, will get many bass anglers blood pressure rising. Between
September 1981 and September 1982, 270,000 non-sterile diploid grass
carp were introduced into Lake Conroe to control 9000 acres of aquatic
vegetation (hydrilla). By October 1983 all vegetation had been removed
from the lake. As a result, fishing suffered for decades. A massive
effort by TPWD, and angling groups began in the mid 1990’s to
reestablish desirable native vegetation in Lake Conroe and today we
have many acres of good aquatic habitat which promotes good bass
reproduction. The fruits of our labor are evident by recent outstanding
tournament results.
A new threat Hydrilla was rediscovered in
the lake in 1996 and has been kept under control with aquatic herbicide
until now. Hydrilla is making a comeback in Lake Conroe and has
increased quickly to 868 acres as of September 2005. TPWD and SJRA have
developed a plan to control the hydrilla based on the principles of
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) within the scope of the TPWD State
Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan.
The objective of the plan are as follows:
·
To reduce as much as practical hydrilla infestations in Lake Conroe
while minimizing damage to stands of native vegetation.
· To
maintain a healthy lake ecosystem and fishery in Lake Conroe while
providing access for recreational activities on the Lake.
The Problem
Many
lakefront property owners believe that Lake Conroe is their own private
swimming pool. They will be out in force to send TPWD their message. Stock
grass carp, remove all hydrilla, and native species of vegetation in
developed portions of the lake (2/3 of the lake is developed) Here is what homeowners are saying.
“YOU CAN HELP SAVE LAKE CONROE!
The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and the San Jacinto River Authority have scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, November 15th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lone Star Convention Center, 9055 Airport Road (FM 1484) to discuss the future for Lake Conroe. This is your opportunity to make comments which can SAVE LAKE CONROE and protect your property values.
A
large group of hydrilla enthusiasts will be present and they will try
to prevent the introduction of White Amur (Chinese Grass Carp) which
can prevent the destruction of Lake Conroe
caused by exotic aquatic vegetation. We need at least 1200 property
owners to attend this hearing to let TP&WD and SJRA know we are
willing to get involved to protect the value of our property.
If
you do not attend this hearing, you will have no one to blame but
yourself when the value of your property is significantly reduced.
Please bring 5 of your neighbors with you on November 15th!”
Send Lake Conroe Homeowners a message and attend this public hearing.
-Tell TPWD not to allow grass carp to devastate habitat and native vegetation.
-Tell them anglers support TPWD management objectives for Lake Conroe.
-Tell them habitat and healthy aquatic ecosystems are just as important as property values.
-Tell every angler you know, Bring 10 members of your bass club, We need 1200 anglers
YOU CAN MAKE
A DIFFERENCE!!! MAKE YOUR VOICES HEARD!!!
For more information and current updates visit http://www.texas-bass.com/cons
Important information will be posted shortly – Lake Havasu
A.B.A. tournaments – Lake Havasu
The American Bass Anglers will be having a tournament at Bridgeport
Lake, November 6th, 2005, Launch will be at the wise county park. Also
the A.B.A. will be having a tournament at Lake Coleman and Lake Proctor
this weekend. They are a great bunch of guys come fish with them. – Lake Havasu
Texas Bass Fishing Reports November 2005 – Lake Havasu
Texas freshwater bass fishing reports.
– Lake Havasu
TPWD Unveils Possible Hunting and Fishing Rule Changes – Lake Havasu
variety of fronts has led Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
biologists to recommend several possible changes to next year’s hunting
and fishing regulations. Among the topics being considered include: an
expansion of special regulations affecting the harvest of whitetail
bucks based on antler characteristics, creation of an upland game bird
management permit program and elimination of the trophy red drum and
tarpon tagging requirements.
– Lake Havasu
Host of Holiday Events Set at Texas State Parks – Lake Havasu
many as do holiday lights, whether they decorate a Christmas tree,
adorn gingerbread-trimmed Victorian homes or illuminate courthouses in
many Texas communities.
– Lake Havasu
Budweiser Sharelunker Program Offers Prizes – Lake Havasu
bass weighing 13 pounds or more — is its own reward, an accomplishment
shared by a relative handful of anglers.
– Lake Havasu