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08 Feb CCA NC Applauds Z-Man’s Catch and Release Campaign

Posted at 09:38h in CCANC News Blog by CCANC-Callie

By Callie Freeman CCA NC Staff Writer In a farsighted move last week, Z-Man® Fishing Products launched the social media campaign #RELEASE2018SC asking consumers in their home-based state of South Carolina to practice catch-and-release of spotted seatrout plus other inshore species for the duration of the 2018...

06 Feb N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Feb. 14-15 in Wrightsville Beach

Posted at 10:12h in CCANC News Blog, General by CCANC-Callie

via DENR.DMF Press Release MOREHEAD CITY – The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission will meet Feb. 14-15 at the Blockade Runner, 275 Waynick Blvd., Wrightsville Beach. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 and 8:30 a.m. Feb. 15. A public comment period will be held at...

31 Jan Governor Cooper fills Marine Fisheries Commission Appointments

Posted at 11:24h in CCANC News Blog by CCANC-Callie

By David Sneed CCANC Executive Director Governor Roy Cooper moved on Monday to fill the June 30, 2017 appointments to the Marine Fisheries Commission. Cameron Boltes was asked by Governor Cooper to fill the vacant Recreational Fishing Industry seat, James "Pete" Kornegay was tapped for the...

13 Jun CCA NC & Hook And Bones “Fishing for the Future” Youth Tournament Registration Now Open

Posted at 10:30h in CCANC News Blog, General by CCANC-Callie

Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual CCA NC & Hook And Bones "Fishing for the Future" youth fishing tournament. This free catch and release tournament will take place on August 12th in Historic Swansboro. Because the tournament is catch and release, youth anglers...

31 May Extra! Extra! Read All About It! Spring Newsletter Now Available

Posted at 09:11h in CCANC News Blog, General by CCANC-Callie

The Spring CCA NC Newsletter is out now at local tackle shops across the state! Pick up your copy today or read it by clicking the link below. spring2017finalPDF-2...

22 May A year on the Tar: Stripes may need to change to bring back stripers

Posted at 13:24h in CCANC News Blog, General by CCANC-Callie

Originally posted on The Daily Reflector Sunday, May 21, 2017 By Nathan Summers Sports editor Nathan Summers is taking monthly excursions on the Tar River to explore the river’s character and its characters. [caption id="attachment_3282" align="alignleft" width="300"] NCWRC Fisheries Biologist Michael Fisk holding a Striped Bass.[/caption] When I began...

17 May Anglers Applaud Decision for Striped Bass Conservation

Posted at 07:42h in CCANC News Blog, General by CCANC-Callie

Proposed harvest increase for iconic sportfish shelved by Atlantic States Commission ALEXANDRIA, VA – A controversial proposal to relax regulations on striped bass and allow a 10-percent increase in harvest was voted down at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) meeting this week. Anglers and...

15 May Carter Witten named Marine Patrol captain in Southern District

Posted at 01:00h in CCANC News Blog, General by CCANC-Callie

MOREHEAD CITY – Carter Witten received the golden bars of a captain at a pinning ceremony today at the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries Headquarters in Morehead City. Witten, who most recently served as sergeant in Craven, Pamlico and Beaufort counties, now leads the Wilmington Marine...

12 May NC Chamber Endorses Sound Economy

Posted at 12:30h in CCANC News Blog, General by CCANC-Callie

Raleigh, NC- The North Carolina Chamber announced Tuesday its support of NC Sound Economy and House Bill 867, The Coastal Fisheries Conservation and Economic Development Act. The North Carolina Chamber is the state’s largest business advocacy organization. NC Sound Economy is an expanding coalition of fishermen,...

03 Apr Capt. Jake Jordan honored at Crystal Coast banquet

Posted at 10:43h in CCANC News Blog by CCANC-Rip

CCA NC Executive Director David Sneed presents Capt. Jake Jordan with the Outstanding Service Award. Jake, Rick Pope of TFO Rods and friends watch a video of congratulatory wishes from other fly fishing legends. By Rip Woodin CCA NC Editor The Crystal Coast Chapter (Morehead City...