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Award-winning author Steven T. Callan’s sequel, The Game Warden's Son, has been named the “Best Outdoor Book of 2016” by the Outdoor Writers Association of California, a prestigious group of writers, broadcasters, and other media professionals from throughout the Golden State. The coveted award was presented to Callan at the organization’s spring conference in Bishop, California. Callan’s “On Patrol” column is featured...
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Anglers did not have to worry about catching fish last week.  It was a matter of wishing for your favorite species, making the fated cast and holding on. In point of fact, the Gold Beach south jetty spit that was mentioned in last week’s article for kicking out copious quantities of redtail surfperch continued to thrill surf fishermen last week.   Mid-May...
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Question: Is the use of bait launchers legal in California? I have seen many videos and DIY plans showing how to build fishing bait launchers. They look pretty much like a potato gun but are used only for propelling the bait past the surf for a chance at the larger fish. They are made of PVC pipe and filled with...
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