AVA - New Exhibition Reminder Nov 10, 2009
The Players (actually, they are the buyers of the evening) will rent a fishing rod for R600, and will then fish a number from the fish-pond in the centre of the Downstairs Gallery and take home the artwork with their corresponding number when the exhibition comes down. As only well established artists are invited to participate in this event, disappointment will be restricted to maybe not getting the angler's favourite artwork, but guaranteeing that they will be getting a valuable artwork (of... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Thinking of recession? It's a shore thing Oct 30, 2009
Further on, amid the metal shapes, hemp baskets and human forms, was a man in blue boardshorts with a fishing rod. Was it a sculpture. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Promenade in parts: Boston's Harborwalk Oct 18, 2009
Perched with his fishing rod on a chunk of granite near the Hyatt Harborside Hotel, Ciccarelli says he has picked a good spot for stripers ... calls a young man, striding back to Marine Park with a fishing rod and an empty five-gallon pail. (Boston Globe)
5 Questions with a Professor Sep 30, 2009
A: My kids, my wife, a fishing rod. Q: If you could be friends with one person, who would it be and why. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Thefts and Mischief Sep 23, 2009
Sept. 19, 10:10 a.m., a fishing rod, and other items were stolen from a garage in the 600 block of East 15th Place. Sept. 19, 4:13 p.m., people were seen riding quads on Lincoln School property, 1366 N. Gould St.. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Hunters trump big gator's move Sep 21, 2009
"We hooked him close to some pads and probably dozens of stumps, but instead of going to them for safety, he went to open water," said Keith Partridge, who held the light over Corey Hunt's shoulder as Hunt held the fishing rod. "We all breathed a sigh of relief. We figured we could get in that open water, and let him pull us around until he got tired."Didn't happen, at least not as easy as they hoped. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Sheriff reels in charity funds at fishing tourney Sep 20, 2009
News - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Inventors to push ideas at conference Sep 19, 2009
Among the inventions to be showcased are: a medical device to ease chronic pain, a Wi-Fi solution for automated building control systems, a novel fishing rod attachment, a cushion release system for tractors and snow blowers, a decorative pet cremation urn and an automatic hydraulic air jack system. Winners receive new product development market research from the Wisconsin Innovation Service Center. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
PHOTO GALLERY: Fall Fair at the Senior Center Sep 15, 2009
Chairman of the fair, Charlie Coles, 80, plays with a telescoping fishing rod while working in a corner of the center's garage. PHOTO GALLERY: Fall Fair at the Senior Center. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Marblehead police log: Sept. 8-11, 2009 Sep 14, 2009
Walk-in reported losing fishing rod on Village Street at 10:55 a.m.. Walk-in turned in ammunition at 12:16 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Back to the future Sep 14, 2009
As did the fishing rod that lit up in the dark, the washing line that sang when it rained and the electric blanket that knew where your hot bits were. Rather curiously, I demonstrated the first digital camera without the actual camera. (BBC News -- UK)
Sportsmen pass on passion to younger generation Sep 13, 2009
Two-and-a-half-year-old Tyler Murray had his sweatshirt sleeves scrunched around his arms like a Shar-Pei puppy in order to keep his hands free for holding his fishing rod. Tyler was the youngest successful fisher he reeled in a 6. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Day before, something fishy for Matteson Sep 5, 2009
Troy Matteson turned in his 5-iron for a fishing rod Wednesday and promptly reeled in - and proudly posed with - a 150-pound bluefin tuna. (Photo Courtesy of Troy Matteson) By Globe Staff / September 5, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Fishing derby draws families Aug 30, 2009
In addition to trophies that were passed out on Saturday, there was also a free raffle of prizes that included a tent, binoculars, fishing rod and reel combos and dinner coupons for Golden Corral. The event started at 10:30 a.m. and wrapped up at about 3 p.m. There was no cost to participate, but the American Legion was asking for a donation of 5 per child or 10 per family to help offset the cost of the food also served at the derby. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
For the Love of Teddy Aug 27, 2009
"Lelyveld took notes; Scotty took a fishing rod out of his car and began fishing with the boys. With that, he washed his hands of the story," Stacks writes. He continues. (Slate)
A little rain must fall Aug 22, 2009
His prowess helped him land a job a fishing guide in Alaska, which led him to his current occupation as fishing rod designer for G-Loomis out of Woodland, Wash. Rajeff's rod designs and sick skills have taken him across Europe and to Japan and South Africa for events. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Ex-Alaskan earns Bassmaster title Aug 22, 2009
When he was 12, Chad Griffin often rode his bike near the family home on Baxter Road, clutching a fishing rod on his handlebars en route to Cheney Lake, where he would coax a few rainbow trout from the shallow waters. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Seniors take summer outing for picnic and fishing Aug 19, 2009
Lula Thompson sits in a folding chair with a fishing rod and reel and hopes to land a big one, while, from left, Dellene Kehm, Steven Moss and Fannie Mae Robinson look on. Special. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hanover Police promise some reel fun Aug 14, 2009
Participants need only bring a fishing rod and the department will provide everything else from bait to lure the fish with to a cookout lunch for the anglers. The derby is to be held Sunday, Aug. 23 at Luddam s Ford Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents should register at the derby, where the first 150 arrives will get a free T-shirt. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Foundation seeks volunteers for summer wilderness weed work Aug 13, 2009
Bring your fishing rod for this one. Aug. 27-28. (Helena Independent Record)
Customs Agents Show Off Swanky Speedboat Aug 13, 2009
A screen showed a vessel about a mile away with a man hoisting a fishing rod in the Pacific Ocean, indicating to agents that there was no threat and they didn't need to waste any time determining who was aboard. The prototype, made by Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Boats of North Fort Myers, Fla. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
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Jennifer Lynch, 35, of Jacksonville had already tapped a funding source for her new $35 pink fishing rod. Her fiance paid for it. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
‘It’s pretty up here’ Aug 5, 2009
I come here probably three or four times a week now, he said, while sitting in a lawn chair under a tree working with his fishing rod. It s beautiful; it s nice and green. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Outdoor festival aims to get kids to head outside Aug 3, 2009
Those are the families he s targeted with the festival, hoping to convince more children while they are young to pick up a fishing rod, bow or rifle and head outside. We re getting the people who would go to the fair here, not the ones who would be out in the deer stand for 30 or 40 days, Olson said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Popular seclusion Jul 29, 2009
Still, for him it seemed that the experience of relaxing with his fishing rod and soaking in the scenery was enough. We always look forward to coming here, he said, adding that you just have to make sure you make that turnoff. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The challenge of the muskellunge Jul 26, 2009
And keeping a strong hold on your fishing rod - the butt of the rod secured between your left side and left elbow, and your left hand securely on the reel or the cork fronting the reel. Because any cast could be the cast. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Backward Glances Jul 23, 2009
46 YEARS AGO (1963) -- Michael Simpson got a new fishing rod for at his 8th birthday party Barbara Gustafson was on vacation from office duties at Poplin Furniture store, Main Street Fireman William Purdy was chairman of a Moonlight Cruise from Rowe s Wharf, Boston Mr. and Mrs. Alex Abreu and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garcia returned from a vacation in Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and France Dr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Richer of Pope Street and family were vacationing at Squam Lake, N.H. A daughter was born... (Hudson Sun, MA)
The Fishing Fantatics: Lucky charms Jul 21, 2009
They can vary from a cap, to a rabbit's foot, to a lucky sweatshirt, a lucky fishing rod or even lucky underwear. Ew. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Senior Class: Seniors hooked when they get an offer from Let's Go Fishing chapter Jul 21, 2009
" Once Seelen and Pederson dropped the anchors on the pontoon at the first fishing stop on the lake they helped the seniors get their bait on their hook. There were worms, leeches and Berkley Gulp! Alive! Joe Block of Pierz got his fishing rod ready during a fishing excursion with the Let's Go Fishing with Seniors Little Falls/Morrison County Chapter. A group of five seniors went on the trip June 30 on Fish Lake in Pierz. Brainerd Dispatch/Jennifer Stockinger ? Purchase reprints of this . Within... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Save money - live better Jul 18, 2009
Facts wrote on Jul 15, 2009 3:38 PM:" OK - I live in Cameron and need to buy the following. A pair of mens jeans, a fishing rod, underware, one camp stove, a Nutter Bar, a hardback novel, a swing set, a life jacket, two dozen eggs, a left sock and a pinata. Where do you suggest I go? ". Deborah wrote on Jul 15, 2009 4:47 PM:" Dear Facts, Maybe Try Target, sometimes the trip to the city is worth it. ". (Cameron Observer, MO)
Myhre: Don't forget your ruler when going fishing Jul 16, 2009
If you are fishing walleyes or bass on public waters now days, a ruler is just as important a piece of equipment as your fishing rod. Can you think of a lake which does not have a length limit on either walleyes or bass. (Sioux City Journal)
Fishing while fighting the clock and the wind Jul 10, 2009
My plan was to put in at a public boat landing and troll with a night crawler harness on one fishing rod and a musky lure on another. I had about an hour of daylight left when I found what I think is the only public boat launch on Sawyer Harbor. (Forest Republican, WI)
Griffin gets Bass Pro game deal Jul 8, 2009
The Wii version of the game will feature a controller enclosure that converts the system s standard remote and Nunchuck controller into a fishing rod ... Game peripherals, like The Strike s fishing rod, have become increasingly popular following the success of Guitar Hero, said Andy McNamara, editor in chief of Game Informer Magazine in Minneapolis. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
The GOP sacrificed Sarah Palin’s future Jul 7, 2009
Dennis: dough boy wouldn t know what to do with the fishing rod, let alone the hook. Wes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Animal Forest Import Review Jul 5, 2009
Sell your fishing rod and never use it again. Or better yet, sell it to your little brother. (IGN N64)
* FEATURE : Teen plans solo circumnavigation Jun 27, 2009
Watson is allowed to catch fish, but admits a fishing rod is not big on the agenda because of the possibility of falling overboard. When she leaves Australia, shell have only about 360 liters of fresh water with her, but her sails and a gutter system on the boat will help her capture rainwater. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Teen 'more violent' after detention May 30, 2009
She said it did not appear from the department's reports that it was organising positive activities for him, apart from one reference to a fishing rod, which Thomas had used to beat one of his carers. Ms Boyle said he had been on activities including drives, walks, fishing and swimming. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Derby marks 26 years May 26, 2009
PHOTO Holding a fishing rod is strictly optional at the Salton Sea Beach Marina Fishing Derby. PHOTO Holding a fishing rod is strictly optional at the Salton Sea Beach Marina Fishing Derby ... PHOTO Bonnie Le prepares her fishing rod with bait. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
42 tons of trash hauled away May 19, 2009
The only interesting thing we found this year was a child s fishing rod and that was in Bryant Park. The rest of the trash included drinking cups, cans, bottles and transient litter, Bailey said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Compassion in the wings May 19, 2009
The biggest surprise, she said, was on her birthday when her mailbox had 50 cards from all over the country along with gifts such as a handmade jewelry box and a fishing rod the father of one of the angels made for her. It made my birthday, she said. (Helena Independent Record)
Take pride in Chetek May 14, 2009
The next time you're frustrated by a Second Street traffic jam, remember: without the influx of summer visitors, locals would have few or no places to sip a cup of coffee, pick up a fishing rod or buy groceries. If the spike in fishing license sales is any indication, this could be a good year for business owners, few of whom had a profitable off-season. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Friday festival aims to help children's hospital Apr 17, 2009
For the adults, a drawing will be with the chance to win items such as a one-year membership to HPC, a remote-control John Deere bulldozer toy, a gas cooker, a Feather Touch T-6 fishing rod and a Playstation 3. The give-away items are on display in the booth at the Haven theater. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Best TV Jingles Ever Apr 5, 2009
Oscar Mayer: "B-O-L-O-G-N-A" Who can forget the cute, curly-haired kid sitting on the dock with his fishing rod, happily singing about B-O-L-O-G-N-A. The jingle stays in your head forever. (Fox News)
The Illegal, Unconstitutional Bush-Obama Auto Bailout Apr 3, 2009
In other words, no matter how much wiggle room the law gives the secretary in defining "troubled assets," it does not give him the authority to purchase them from food, furniture or fishing rod makers. These are not "financial institutions.". (Townhall.com)
Burn Ban Back After Rain Ends Mar 26, 2009
Out at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Nicholas Sutton, 4, of Fredericksburg purses his lips for a big cast with his fishing rod across Live Oak Creek. Standard-Radio Post Photo by Jeff Benzing. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Millions 'wasted' on Aboriginal housing Mar 19, 2009
"You can put a fishing rod in the gaps that have opened up. People are ; frightened of living in them," said a tenant, Cyril Hunter, 62. The NSW Department of Commerce admits there are defects but said it was "continuing to resolve [them] through contractual processes". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Chimps craft ultimate fishing rod Mar 10, 2009
A team working in the Republic of Congo discovered that the chimps are crafting brush-tipped "fishing rods" to scoop the insects out of their nests. They filmed the wild primates using their teeth to fashion the tools. (BBC News -- Science)
Al fresco dining with a difference Mar 7, 2009
Upon arrival, guests can receive a fishing rod with a small plastic bag of bait. The fishing rods are quite small and rudimentary, so no great angling ability is required to use them. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Helping hand Feb 20, 2009
It is a fishing rod rather than a fish. With the reallocation of some 5 to 6% of the world's aid budgets, and using a self-help model, we could see a massive improvement in the living standards of the world's poor in the next 10 to 20 years. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Cabin Fever Expo celebrates its 10th anniversary Feb 19, 2009
The excitement in the eyes of youngsters as they cast a fishing rod or hold a turkey call for the first time, said Karen, is also satisfying. In addition to the casting contest, children s activities include a no-experience necessary turkey calling contest, a coloring contest and the opportunity to make a pinecone bird feeder. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
