The Angling Technologies

in the beginning i found that itwas very difficult to use.even after i went to you tube and watched the tutorials that they made.through trial and error,and finding out what each function does,it started to get eaiser to use. http://www.findyourwater.com/

Here's what Congress advised for the use of the U.S. flag in a joint resolution dated June 22, 1942. The flag of the United States is the emblem of our identity as a separate nation, which the United States of America has been for more than 200 years. Therefore, citizens should stand at attention and salute when their flag is passing in a parade or being hoisted or lowered. The custom is to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on flagstaffs in the open, but it may be displayed at night upon special occasions to produce a patriotic effect. When the flag is hung vertically on a wall, window or door the Union (blue) should be to the observer's left. When the flag is hung either horizontally or vertically against a wall, the Union (blue field) should be to the observer's left. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. It should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement. It should be displayed, weather permitting, on all holidays: New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Lincoln's Birthday; Washington's Birthday; Armed Forces Day; Easter Sunday; Mother's Day; Memorial Day (half-staff until noon); Flag Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Constitution Day; Columbus Day; Veterans Day; Thanksgiving; Christmas; and state holidays and admission days. It should be displayed at every public institution and in or near every polling place on election days, and at schoolhouses during school days. In a procession the flag is to the right of another flag or, if in a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. The flag should not be displayed on a float except from a staff, nor draped over the hood, top, sides, or back of a vehicle. When the flag is displayed on a vehicle, the staff should be fixed firmly to the chassis. No other flag should be placed above the flag of the United States or, if on the same level, to its right. The United Nations flag may not be displayed above or in a position of superior prominence to the United States flag except at United Nations Headquarters. The flag displayed with another against a wall, from crossed staffs, should be on the right (the flag's own right), and its staff should be in front of the other staff. It should be at the center and the highest point when displayed with a group of state flags. When flags of states, cities, etc., are flown on the same halyard, the United States flag should be at the peak. When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they are to be flown from separate staffs of the same height, and the flag of the United States should be hoisted first and lowered last. When displayed from a staff projecting from a building, the union [upper inner corner] should be at the peak of the staff. When it is displayed otherwise than by being flown from a staff, it should be displayed flat, whether indoors or out; or so suspended that its folds fall as freely as though the flag were staffed. When displayed over a street, it should be suspended vertically with the union to the north in an east and west street, or to the east in a north and south street. On a platform, it should be above and behind the speaker, with the union uppermost and to the observer's left. When displayed from a staff in a church or auditorium, the flag should occupy the position of honor and be placed at the speaker's right as he faces the audience. When flown at half-staff, the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to half-staff position. It should again be raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. Half-staff is one-half the distance between the top and bottom of the staff. 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It should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored so that it might be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way. It should never be used as covering for a ceiling. It should never have anything placed on it. The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose, nor embroidered on cushions or handkerchiefs, printed on paper napkins or boxes, nor used as any portion of a costume. When the flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

happy memorial day

NH FISHING REPORT FOR MAY 23, 2013

Trout are being stocked for your Memorial Day weekend fishing enjoyment! Looking to next week, plan to bring a buddy along on Saturday, June 1, which is Free Fishing Day (no license needed in fresh or salt waters; except for brood stock salmon). State Fish Hatcheries are also hosting an open house from 10-2 that day, so stop in and say hi. http://www.fishnh.com/Newsroom/2013/Q2/free_fishing_day.html

Fish stocking report: http://www.fishnh.com/Fishing/Stocking/current.html

Fishing licenses: http://www.fishnh.com. Kids under 16 fish free in N.H.!

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NORTH COUNTRY

I had an opportunity to fish the Upper Connecticut River over the weekend, near the towns of North Stratford and Columbia. It is one of my favorite sections of river to fly cast, and I spent a lot of time there last summer. It seems to fish better after July, but I wanted to give it a try in May and see what I could find. As expected, water temperatures were cool and levels were typical of spring flows. This means that fish are really spread out, in contrast to later in the summer, when they congregate in areas that are easier to predict. Last weekend, I found myself casting to a lot of water and never really found the fish. It was a warm, windy day, and there were caddis flies hatching so densely that they looked like small, brown clouds. They didn’t spend much time on the water – they flew around the surface, but never really landed. As you might expect, I did not see any fish rise for them.

I fished mostly beaded nymph patterns, favoring the typical hare’s ear and pheasant tail. One fish hit a Copper John at the tail of a run and, as it rolled, I recognized that it was a fallfish. It quickly came off, and I was left without any other action for the rest of the day. I tried wooly buggers in deep water, and I tried ripping streamers through pools. One opportunity that presents itself at times of low catch rates is that I get to try a lot of different flies! Out of sheer desperation, I even tried a bright yellow, foam-bodied grasshopper. No luck. It was nice to see how it fished well and floated through rough current in a natural way. In a month or so, this approach should be very effective.

The lesson I learned was that early spring days with cool, high water may not be the best time to fish that section of the river. In the future, I may focus on some remote trout ponds or even some larger, warmwater fisheries, targeting bass as they prepare to spawn. – Andy Schafermeyer, Regional Fisheries Biologist


LAKES REGION

We’ve recently finished up the 31st annual Winni Derby on Lake Winnipesaukee this last weekend. On Friday, anglers were met with heavy NW winds that probably kept many fishermen shorebound. Saturday and Sunday, the weather turned around, and anglers were able to fish anywhere on the big lake. The winning salmon was 3.7 pounds, while the lake trout winner was 7.68 pounds. I had a great time talking to anglers about the salmon fishery and the pressure that is being placed on it. Hook-wounding was apparent on many of the salmon, and the body condition of those fish suffered. The lake trout looked great, with three fish over 7 pounds. Anecdotally, several lake trout had mayfly larvae in their mouths.

Trout ponds are producing very well in central New Hampshire, as a recent trip to a lakes region pond with my daughter Holly produced some nice brookies and rainbows. This past week has seen some incredible insect hatches, primarily caddis in the area. Eating lunch on the shore of Chocorua Lake the other day, I was amazed at the amount of jet-black caddis hatching at my feet in the crystal-clear water. This same hatch occurred at the aforementioned trout pond, as well. Mayflies haven’t shown up yet…it will probably take some warm weather and a week or so before those hatches start. Speaking of Chocorua Lake, it amazes me that this beautiful lake has seen very little pressure. Granted, it has a motor restriction, but I would think a canoe or kayak would “fit the bill” here. Chocorua Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and also has an excellent smallmouth bass population. Give it a try; you might be surprised.

Recent rains in our area have helped stream levels, and stocking continues right up through the White Mountains. – Don Miller, Regional Fisheries Biologist


MONADNOCK/UPPER VALLEY

This weekend I plan to take the canoe out for a float on one of the many small rivers in the area. I might try to find a spot on the Warner River to go for a paddle and do some multi-species fishing. I’ve never floated this river, so I will have to study a map and do some scouting to find good spots to put in and take out. This type of river can be a lot of fun to float and fish, because there is plenty of wildlife to see and you never know what you may catch. I like to cast in-line spinners, which will catch anything from trout and fallfish to bass and perch. Other rivers that have good sections to float include: Contoocook River (Peterborough to Concord); Blackwater River, Webster; and the Ashuelot River in Keene, Swanzey and Winchester. – Jason Carrier, Regional Fisheries Biologist


SOUTHEAST NH/MERRIMACK VALLEY

River herring and American shad transfers to the upstream areas in the Merrimack River system have kept us busy this week. The goal of these two projects is to provide access to spawning adults to their historical spawning grounds. Impoundments currently block access to these areas. While the spawning adults do not stay long, the juveniles they produce will summer in these locations and provide an additional food source for resident fish as well as several wildlife species.

Both river herring and American shad are counted at the first impoundment the reach on the lower Merrimack River, as they ascend from the ocean into freshwater to spawn. It is expected that river herring returns are essentially finished for the year, but the number of fish that returned this spring is the most since 2000. The pace of the returns for American shad is much higher than what we’ve seen in several years. If the run continues through June at this rate, it may be one of the better returns in recent years. In order to help build the stocks, a recent rule change allows for a catch-and-release only fishery for shad in our river systems.

Water temperatures have appeared to stabilize lately, and rains are providing much need flow rejuvenation to area waters. Conditions for this weekend should be just about perfect for targeting hatchery fish in the rivers and streams in the area. The week before Memorial Day weekend can be a busy time for our hatchery staff, as there is usually a big push to ensure there are several opportunities for trout fishing during the extended weekend. – Ben Nugent, Regional Fisheries Biologist


SEACOAST AREA

The river herring run up our coastal rivers has quieted over the past week. The Lamprey River has passed a total of 77,000 of these fish so far, nearing the record run of last year. The herring will normally continue to trickle in through the first half of June, but not with the same intensity as their early run.

There have been stripers sighted, and a few caught, just below our head-of-tide dams on the Lamprey and Cocheco rivers; the presence of these late-arriving herring will keep them high up in the rivers until the spawning runs fizzle out. We have had reports of a few fish caught around Dover Point and down in Hampton, but right now your best bet is downtown Newmarket or Dover. – Becky Heuss, Marine Biologist

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DEEP Announces New Connecticut Angler’s Guide Photo ContestUpcoming great “photo ops” include Opening Day, April 20th, and Free Fishing Day, May 11th

This year be sure to pack your camera in your tackle box so you can snap a quick photo and prevent the dreaded “one that got away” phenomenon. As a picture is worth a thousand words, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Inland and Marine Fisheries Divisions are looking to share your fish stories with your fellow anglers by welcoming you to submit your best fishing-related digital photos to us via email at deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov.

DEEP is looking for high resolution digital photos that appeal to a diversity of anglers and the general public. Submitted photos must be outdoor scenes that include one or more people fishing or displaying their catch. Images should be in sharp focus and have good color contrast. Those of sufficient quality and resolution will be considered for the grand prize, being featured on the cover of the 2014 Connecticut Angler’s Guide. Contest information and submittal forms can be found online at www.ct.gov/deep/fishing.

“We have a wide range of excellent fishing opportunities here in Connecticut,” said Bill Hyatt, chief of DEEP’s Bureau of Natural Resources. “We hope that through this contest, we’ll receive a diverse collection of digital photographs that capture the true essence and broad scope of Connecticut’s fisheries resources.”

There are several dates coming up this spring that are guaranteed to provide numerous photo taking opportunities. Opening Day of trout season is April 20th. “Not only is Opening Day the busiest fishing day of the year, it’s also a tradition for many families to get together for a day of fishing and enjoying the outdoors,” said Hyatt.

Also coming up this spring is “Free Fishing Day” on May 11, when anyone can fish without needing a fishing license. This is a great opportunity for anglers to introduce others to the experience of fishing, and DEEP and a number of fishing organizations will be running events that day.

In addition to possible use in the Connecticut Angler’s Guide, submitted photos, with credit to the photographer, may be used by CT DEEP for display on a variety of fisheries outreach materials including press releases, web pages, Facebook, educational materials and other publications.

For additional information contact Mike Beauchene at 860-424-4185 or email mike.beauchene@ct.gov

CONTEST SUMMARY

Grand prize:	Consideration for the cover of the 2014 CT DEEP Angler’s Guide
Runner(s) up:	Inclusion within the CT DEEP Angler’s Guide
Submit by:	November 1st 2013
Submit to:	deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov (digital photographs only please)

Requirements:

1. The digital photo must be of someone fishing or of the lucky angler with a fish captured within Connecticut waters following all state fishing rules and regulations.
2. Accompanying each photo must be the 2014 Angler’s Guide Photo Contest Submission Form which includes authorization and release for use of each photograph. The form is available for download from www.ct.gov/deep/fishing