Reelin' In the News: Week of June 11th

This 1905 Waterman Porto Motor was among the antique pieces auctioned. Image: StarTribune

If you've ever been told you have too much fishing gear, point out this guy. William "Bud" Snyder's collection of around 3,000 items - collected over 60 years - was auctioned off last weekend. Some really sweet stuff in this list. 

The DFG may be undergoing a name change, becoming the Department of Fish and Wildlife. A better description, or an attempt to be more politically correct?

Napa Creek is being "de-fished" while it's undergoing construction. About 1,800 fish were zapped, scooped up, and relocated to another spot upstream.

A veteran angler and longtime TBF member died while competing at Lake Okeechobee, when a lightning bolt hit his boat. All the anglers banded together to donate their prizes to his family. 

There's been some debate over the state of Monterey's sardine fishery. This week, the Executive Director of the California Wetfish Producers Association published her opinion that the fishery is growing significantly, contrary to Oceana's allegations.  

Teach your children well...don't want them illegally fishing for steelhead like these Mill Valley boys.

Have a great weekend, and Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!