MIRI: Fishing competitions which are regular events here have become one of the attractions not just for fishing [...]

The following is an essay written by 14-year-old Nic Mostyn, a local boy who won the Gasparilla Island Kids Classic essay contest describing what fishing means to him.

South Carolina's weekend anglers may want to take note. There is a bass fishing tournament planned for early June 2012 and over $10,000 in prize money is up for grabs. Here are a few more details:

Lake Erie yellow perch and walleye fishing is good all along the Ohio shoreline, with trophy walleye a definite possibility while trolling spinner rigs and nightcrawlers in many near-shore areas.

The wreckage of a vessel is found on the seabed during the search for a fishing boat with three crew missing off the Dorset coast.

Fly fishing With area streams and rivers still high and fast, Northwest Outfitters in Coeur d’Alene recommends anglers turn to the lakes for their fly-fishing fix. Smallmouth and pike are hitting articulated leech patterns in Hayden and the south end of the Chain Lakes, and Cocolalla has been good for panfish and three different types of trout.

At least once a year my family has a garage sale.

Capt. Mike Russo of the Sea Hawk, Perth Amboy, is splitting his time between fluke during the day and stripers at night and doing well with both. Jerry Patel, Sayreville, took one pool with a 22-pound bass while Saturday’s fluke pool was won by David Yoo, Little Ferry, with a 4½ pounder.

A two-and-a half month fishing ban has started in most parts of the South China Sea to rehabilitate marine resources, according to fishery authorities.

Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flier or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928. Fax number is (706) 823-3408.

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Set along sparkling clear water lined with rows of charter boats gently bobbing like fishing lures, Morehead City – located in North Carolina's Crystal ...

It’s the 25th year for the Galesburg Fishing Derby for kids ages 3 to 15 on Sunday at Lincoln Park Lagoons. Registration for the free event begins at noon with fishing from 1 to 3 p.m. Sue Dutell, chairwoman of the Fishing Derby committee, said participants should bring their own pole and bait.

Pike fishing is only getting better, said Dale Odenbaugh with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.

Northern California fishing report

GUANGZHOU, May 16 -- A two-and-a half month fishing ban began at noon Wednesday in most parts of the South China Sea as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the area's marine resources, according to fishery authorities.

Captain Dave Kostyo from Knot Nancy Fishing Charters out of TNT Marina in Keystone reported fishing live baits early and late in the day offshore of Haulover Inlet in depths from 100 to 200 feet of water is producing some hot action on blackfin tuna to 30-plus pounds. His anglers are also catching scattered dolphin, sailfish and kingfish. At night, he has been turning his attention to tarpon ...

A two-and-a half month fishing ban began at noon Wednesday in most parts of the South China Sea as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the area's marine resources, according to fishery authorities.

The freshwater bite is about the same as last week, following the big full moon. Some bluegill and shellcracker are still finishing up bedding activity.

By J.P. GREESON For The Associated Press Here is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for May 16 and also available on the Internet at http://www.txfishing.com :

DULUTH, Minn., May 16 (UPI) -- A Minnesota man fishing off the end of a pier said he was shocked when a voice over a loudspeaker warned him of an oncoming bear.