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May 29, 2004
I hope you’re enjoying the Memorial Day weekend. I appreciate all the positive comments from members about the FOWA Market Newsletter. Please continue to send in contributions of market needs, jobs, contests, grants and workshops. Corporate Sponsors are encouraged to provide material that can be highlighted in the Corporate Corner section of the newsletter. Spread the word among people you know about FOWA so that we can continue to grow.
One other item of interest, Wave South Florida has an online auction on their website at www.wavesf.com. Get air fares, hotels, cruises, marine supplies, fishing equipment and more for as little as $1!
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
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HIGHLIGHTED NEEDS
Saltwater Angler magazine, P.O. Box 172715, Tampa, FL 33672; phone: 813-223-3474; fax: 813-226-2554; email: saltwaterjon@aol.com; website: www.saltwateranglermag.com; Jon West, Publisher/Editor; Paul Arcos, Administrator. "Saltwater Angler magazine is a news and feature-driven publication covering saltwater fishing between Homosassa and Boca Grande. Our editorial focus is on timely, local-specific features that not only show the technical side of angling but also address the passion of our reader -- the dedicated angler. Tell a story that reflects a day in the life of the Gulfcoast angler and perhaps teach us a thing or two about a rig or a local technique and you have a sale. Features should be 1,200 to 2,000 words with at least four, quality color photos; Payment varies between $75 and $150 (we pay ONLY for first-time rights); Check mailed upon publication. Also buying "technique", "gear", "maintenance" and various 750 to 1,200 word "technical" stories for $25 to $50 (with illustrations). Email queries or completed stories to Jon West at saltwaterjon@aol.com.
HINTS: Keep the information local, seasonal and as specific as possible. No, "basic" or "beginner" type articles. Strong photos are important as well.
Wave South Florida, Kelly Braden, Assistant/Assignment Editor, Phone: 727-469-8946 Email: KJBraden1@aol.com Website: www.wavesf.com.
Wave has a starting circulation of 120,000 (inserted into the Miami Herald) and can also be picked up at any West Marine, Boat U.S., World Watersports or Boater's World store. Wave covers everything in, on or around the water from Palm Beach to Key West, including boating, fishing, diving, watersports, travel & destinations.
Wave’s immediate needs:
- Diving stories, particularly dive excursions in the Keys or any of the other South Florida counties, and stories about a particular dive site.
- Watersports stories (personal watercraft, waterskiing, wave boards, parasailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking, etc...)
- Parks with boating facilities
- A follow-up feature story on the Pompano Beach Summerfest tournament
- Writers should include a QuickSplash with their stories (aka a sidebar). The magazine publishes bimonthly but will be going monthly by October. There are also stories for assignment, such as cover stories, calendar of event items, and waterfront news roundups and happenings from Palm Beach to Key West. Wave pays $150 for 600-800 words for feature stories with 2-3 photos and $300 for cover stories with 10-15 photos. Payment is upon publication. First North American Serial Rights preferred. High-resolution digital photos preferred. Researcher also needed for Calendar of Tournaments and other events on, in or near the water from Palm Beach to Key West (also see JOBS section).
Wheelin' Sportsmen Magazine, National Wild Turkey Federation, Inc., 770 Augusta Road, Edgefield, SC 29824 Phone: 803-637-3106 Fax: 803-637-0034 Email: nwtf@nwtf.net Website: www.nwtf.org. The National Wild Turkey Federationšs Wheelin’ Sportsmen magazine is gearing up for the Summer 2004 issue. Wheelin’ Sportsmen has a target audience of disabled people interested in the outdoors, especially recreational shooting, hunting and fishing. Our photo needs for the Summer 2004 issue are individuals (preferably disabled):
- bass fishing
- riding ATVs
- diving into a pool or lake
- boating and skiing
- riding jet skis
- SCUBA diving or snorkeling
We are also looking for great close-up shots of smallmouth bass.
Please limit your submission to five slides per species or subject. Any scenic shots with disabled outdoors enthusiasts are welcome as well as tropical underwater shots. Photos must show sportsmen and women practicing safety and ethics. If possible, each photo should have a written caption with a description of the shot and the names of any people shown. Please send the original (not duplicates) transparencies; 35mm slides are preferred. The deadline for photo submissions is June 4, 2004. If you are interested in submitting photos, please contact Karen Lee with any questions. If you have a submission, send them to: Karen Lee, Editor, Wheelin’ Sportsmen magazine, National Wild Turkey Federation, P.O. Box 530, 770 Augusta Road, Edgefield, SC 29824 (803) 637-3106 klee@nwtf.net.
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CURRENT MARKETS
Archery Focus Magazine, 12890 Greenhorn Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Phone: (800) 671-1140. Fax: (530) 477-8384. Email: Claudia @archeryfocus.com. Website: http://www.archeryfocus.com. Steve Ruis, Editor. 100% freelance. "Archery Focus Magazine is a non-news magazine in which every article helps the individual become a better archer. All styles of archery are covered, including Olympic, Field, Traditional, 3D, and Bowhunting. Articles range from back-to-basics to highly technical information on shooting form and equipment." Welcomes new writers. Circ. not provided. 6 issues/year. Pays on publication. "We will inform the writer of our intended publication schedule." Buys 1st-time publication rights. No reprints. Responds in 1 - 2 days. Sample online edition issue or email for print sample. Subscription $26; $50 outside U.S. Guidelines by email request.
CURRENT NEEDS: "Technical articles on compound or recurve equipment, articles on shooting form, tuning, training, competition, the mental game, coaching, injury prevention, family archery, equipment reviews, and book reviews." Pays flat fee of $100 for 700 – 2,500 words. Submit query by email.
PHOTOS/ART: 300 dpi, digital, print, negative all okay. Pays $50 for cover. Photos for articles included in article payment.
HINT: Always query first, as we don't like to repeat subjects.
BICYCLING Magazine
BICYCLING magazine is looking for freelance writers and photographers who understand cycling and can convey helpful information and passion for the sport. Desired are stories with broad appeal. The magazine's focus centers on technique and training advice for road and off-road riding, fitness and nutrition information related to cycling, bicycle advocacy, racing and other competitive events. BICYCLING offers the latest information and opinions on new equipment or training techniques. Feature articles should be 850 to 2,000 words in length. See Web site for departments. Do not query. When working with new writers, entire manuscripts are preferred. Include a SASE. No replies are sent unless the answer is positive. All rights to published text and/or photographs are purchased, including the right for reuse in other Rodale Press publications or media. Also purchased is the right to grant reprint permission, unless otherwise negotiated before publication. Payment is on acceptance. Contact BICYCLING, 135 N. Sixth St., Emmaus, PA 18098-0099, Email: ordwbicmagra@aol.com. For more info, visit www.home.snafu.de/gadfly/Bike.htm.
International Wildlife Magazine
International Wildlife, which covers wildlife and a range of related subjects outside the United States, is a sister magazine to National Wildlife, published for the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). The magazine is published six times a year. Types of articles published include environmental and wildlife issues, wildlife profiles, species status reports, adventure, profiles, scientific trends, humor, essays, how-tos, wildlife art, anthropology, paleontology, underwater and historical pieces. Most stories run 1,500 to 2,500 words. The magazine also publishes short features of about 750 words. Payment begins at $450 and ranges upward for longer stories. The magazine buys all rights to text and one-time rights to photographs, plus reprint and promotion rights for the NWF. Pictures and text submitted together will be purchased as a package. Text payment is on acceptance. International Wildlife is, in large part, a colorful picture magazine, so photos should cover a variety of subjects and scenes. Key each picture to a caption sheet that identifies people, wildlife and location/situation. Write a one- or two-page proposal letter. Also include sample pictures, a note about your background and samples of your magazine writing. All assignments will be made or confirmed in writing. Contact Jonathan Fisher, editor, International Wildlife, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22184, pubs@nwf.org.
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JOBS
Charlotte Sun - Weekly Herald, Copy Editors/Paginators
The Charlotte Sun, a fast-growing daily on Florida's beautiful southwest coast, is taking applications for copy editors/paginators for the copy desk. Experience with layout, knowledge of Quark is a must. Competitive salary and benefits. Drug-free workplace. A terrific place to work, a terrific place to live. Join an enthusiastic team building a great newspaper. Reply with brief statement of interest and resume via e-mail to Marie Rupert at mrupert@sun-herald.com. Full-time. Salary not specified. Ad expires June 2, 2004. Job ID: 314202. Website: http://sun-herald.com
Hernando Today, Night Supervising Editor
Hernando Today is looking for a top-notch supervising night editor that has copyediting and pagination skills. The night editor puts together our flagship Sunday newspaper and edits both news and sports stories, working with three other editors to put out an award-winning, 7-day-a-week local newspaper. Quark Express experience, AP style, headline writing and editing skills are a must for this position. Previous newspaper experience necessary. We’re in Hernando County just north of Tampa in one of Florida’s fastest growth counties. We’re on the Gulf of Mexico and offer warm winters, excellent boating, fishing and beaches plus a challenging work environment that embraces collaboration, clustering, teamwork and an aggressive “raise the bar” program to constantly improve our newspaper. We are part of The Tampa Tribune family of newspapers. For more information on this position, contact Editor Bob Nolte at 352-544-5295. Show us your best work by sending samples of clips, layouts and the pages you are proud of by snail mailing them to 15299 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, Fla., 34613. Email us at rnolte@hernandotoday.com and send along CDs or JPEGS of stories and newspaper pages you have designed. Our fax is 352-544-5249. We’re looking to fill this important position soon. Full-time. Salary negotiable. Ad expires June 21, 2004. Job ID: 403075. Website: http://hernandotoday.com.
Highlands Today, Newspaper Photographer
Photographer Wanted: Highlands Today, a 20,000-circulation daily newspaper in Sebring, FL, immediately seeks a productive, talented, experienced full-time newspaper photographer who can shoot all kinds of photos for a busy community newspaper. Must be able to shoot spot news, features and sports, and provide top-quality art for our newspaper. This is a demanding job that requires digital photographic excellence and the ability to maximize your time. We're a Media General newspaper closely associated with the Tampa Tribune and require newspaper photography experience. Send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements and at least 20 of your very best photos showing you have what it takes to be our next photographer. Rush your application packet to: Editor, Highlands Today, 231 U.S. Highway 27 N., Sebring, FL, 33870 or email packet to: rhensley@highlandstoday.com No phone calls. Full-time. Salary $20,000 to $25,000. Ad expires June 28, 2004. Job ID: 405030.
Lake City Reporter, Page Designer/Copy Editor
The Lake City Reporter, a growing small daily in North Florida, is looking for someone to make its pages pop. Candidates should be proficient with Photoshop and Quark. Schedule would include weekends and night hours. Send resume and clips to Laurel Causey, managing editor, at lcausey@lakecityreporter.com, or to Laurel Causey, Lake City Reporter, PO Box 1709, Lake City, FL 32056. Full-time. Salary negotiable. Ad expires June 15, 2004. Job ID: 401564. Website: http://lakecityreporter.com.
News Chief, Executive Editor
Group owned Central Florida daily seeks executive editor to direct newsroom staff. Demonstrated strong background in generating strong community news report and developing online content required. Apply to publisher, The News Chief, P.O. box 1440, Winter Haven, FL 33882, or email jobs@newschief.com. Job status not specified. Salary not specified. Ad expires July 2, 2004. Job ID: 380223. Website: http://www.jobs@newschief.com.
NRA Communications Assistant
NRA seeks an entry-level, versatile communicator with a background in hunting and the shooting sports. Job requires a combination of communications skills, especially graphic design and editing. Duties will include design of newsletters and brochures, editing copy, monitoring media coverage of NRA events and screening media calls. Feature writing opportunities possible. Degree in journalism or communications and one year professional experience preferred. Email cover letter and resume with salary expectations to jrobbins@nrahq.org. No phone calls please.
Palatka Daily News, Copy Editor/Reporter
The Palatka Daily News, a 12,000-circulation, five-day daily in Northeast Florida, is looking for a copy editor/reporter. Will work 2-11 p.m. Daily duties include editing, proofing, paginating and reporting. Pages are done on QuarkXPress. Palatka is on the St. Johns River, within short driving distance of the beach, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Daytona and St. Augustine. Send resume, writing and layout samples and references to: Anthony Clark, editor, Palatka Daily News, P.O. Box 777, Palatka, FL 32178-0777; or e-mail: aclark@palatkadailynews.com. Full-time. Salary $25,000 to $30,000. Ad expires June 18, 2004. Job ID: 402543. Website: http://www.palatkadailynews.com.
Primedia, Editors
Primedia is seeking an editor and a managing editor for two of its magazines based outside Atlanta. North American Whitetail needs an on-site editor to handle day-to-day duties for the 130,000-circulation title. The editor reports to the executive editor and requires extensive knowledge and experience with white-tailed deer hunting and deer management. Duties include conceiving, assigning and editing feature articles, as well as assisting with online coverage and the magazine's TV/video productions. Game & Fish, which publishes 30 unique, state-specific magazines covering fishing and hunting for its 565,000 readers, seeks an on-site managing editor. The managing editor reports to the editorial director and requires knowledge of hunting and fishing. Among duties are assisting the photo editor in the photo selection process and on shoots, assisting in the maintenance of photo files and editorial records, maintaining article inventory and editing new-product pages. Both positions require flexible, team-oriented individuals with strong work ethics and reverence for deadlines. Four-year journalism or communications degrees preferred. Candidates should have at least three years experience with publications or Web sites. Must be proficient in MS Word; experience in Excel, Quark XPress, Photoshop and Internet content systems beneficial. Competitive salary and benefits package. Submit resumes for both positions to Editorial Director, Game & Fish, 2250 Newmarket Parkway, Ste. 110, Marietta, GA 30067, 770-933-9510 fax, Game&Fish_receptionist@primediamags.com. No calls.
Tampa Tribune, Senior Graphics Artist
The Tampa Tribune, a Media General Newspaper with a circulation of 239,000/daily and 316,000/Sunday, is seeking a senior graphics artist to create info graphics, charts and maps to tell stories, suggest innovative content and presentation ideas, report visual stories and participate in planning sessions. Proficiency in 3D software to create graphics for print required; ability to create online and on-air graphics preferred. Must possess strong illustration skills. Experience in Freehand, Photoshop, Illustrator and LightWave required; knowledge of InDesign, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Painter and ArcView a plus. Must be able to multi-task, be detailed oriented and possess strong communication and collaboration skills. At least five years experience at a daily newspaper required. Typical work schedule is noon – 8 p.m. with some nights, weekends and holidays likely. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, references, work samples and salary requirements to Beverly Dominick, News Recruiting/Training Mgr., The Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker Street, Tampa, FL 33606 or e-mail bdominick@tampatrib.com. Emails preferred. Job status not specified. Salary not specified. Ad expires June 16, 2004. Job ID: 401707.
Tampa Tribune, Managing Editor
The Tampa Tribune, a Media General newspaper with a circulation of 239,000/daily and 316,000/Sunday, is seeking senior editors to join The News Center. Come join our dynamic news team that includes partnerships with WFLA-TV, the No. 1 television station in Florida, and TBO.com, the top local news and information web site in the Tampa Bay area. We will be appointing a managing editor, the No. 2 person in the newsroom responsible for daily operations, backing up the editor, overseeing the senior editors and working with other divisions of the newspaper in a competitive environment.
This person will be deeply involved in the quality of our journalism, particularly in our convergence relationship with television and on-line partners. S/he also will have special responsibilities for developing our local-news coverage, from our metro staff to our extensive zones to our community newspapers. The managing editor will be a key leader in development of our “learning newsroom,” building ever greater capacity for quality journalism and journalists. Strong news judgment, critical thinking, excellent verbal, writing, editing and leadership skills are required. Must be well organized, detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task. Experience in multi-media with television or online a plus. Experience in a senior leadership role of a daily mid-sized or metro newsroom required. As part of a reconfiguration of Tribune newsroom leadership, we also may appoint one or more assistant/deputy managing editors. So we are inviting applications from senior people with experience in leading aggressive, quality journalism, in both news and features. To apply, send cover letter, resume and references to Beverly Dominick, News Recruiting/Training Mgr., The Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker Street, Tampa, FL 33606 or e-mail bdominick@tampatrib.com. E-mails preferred. Job status not specified. Salary not specified. Ad expires June 23, 2004. Job ID: 403593.
Wave South Florida Researcher
Good researcher needed to do the Calendar of Events for anything on, in or near the water from Palm Beach to Key West. Must be able to rewrite and edit to AP style. Part-time position, $10 per hour. Contact: Ken Millman, Editor-in-Chief, 954-763-3509 Email: Safeharborcomm@aol.com. Website: www.wavesf.com.
Wildlife in North Carolina, Associate Editor
Write and edit for monthly state wildlife magazine, Wildlife in North Carolina. Write notes section and four to six articles per year, copy edit features, and assist with promotions. At least three years experience in news media/publishing and bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism preferred. Knowledge of hunting, fishing and natural sciences, with an eye for photography and graphic design. Submit one published article, resume and state application to Wildlife Resources Commission, Personnel, 1703 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1703 or fax to 919-715-2767. See http://osp.its.state.nc.us/pickdepartment1.asp and click on Wildlife Resources Commission for details. Contact phone 919-733-2241 ext. 231. State application form at http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app.
World Publications, Copy Editor Water Sports
Plum position for a top-notch professional copy editor. Work for a fast-growing, high-energy, Orlando-based publisher of beautiful, high-end sports and lifestyle magazines for readers from the 50-year-old yacht buyer to the 17-year-old wakeboarder. You must know the nuances of English grammar like Itzhak Perlman knows the violin. If an author takes a jazz riff with the language, you know how to help, not hinder, his expression, while maintaining the fundamental standards of English. At the same time, you can plow through piles of complicated page proofs in record time, ridding them of all visual and textual inconsistencies and errors. Position: Full-time staff copy editor, Water Sports Division Copy edit for a group of seven boating, travel and water-sports magazines and their Web content, as well as other printed and Web materials as required. Job does not include page layout. Position reports to senior copy editor. Duties: Copy edit text on computer as word files. Proofread page layouts. Keep track of and meet the multiple deadlines of several publications. Ensure that all text and its presentation meet the highest standards of spelling, grammar, factual correctness, consistency, style and legality, while preserving and enhancing the unique voice of each publication. Interact effectively with several teams of magazine editors and designers. Communicate procedures, problems and needs to the senior copy editor. Background: College degree and at least three years’ copy editing experience for magazine, newspaper and/or book publishing. Current or immediately previous job must be as a copy editor for a newspaper, magazines or books. Skills: Familiarity with AP style guide, Webster’s Fourth College Edition and the use of in-house style guides, and how they interrelate. Strong knowledge of editing in Microsoft Word and Outlook on PC desktop system. QuarkXpress a plus. Expertise in fact-checking using search engines, especially Google. Demonstrated writing and rewriting ability. Experience writing sparkling, relevant headlines and picture captions. Experience copy editing content for Web sites. Proofreading abilities vital: Must ensure consistency and correctness in text, design, typography and all other visual elements of complex, highly illustrated page layouts with cutting-edge design. Fluency in written Spanish and French a plus. Flexibility to work with the staffs of multiple publications, each with a unique voice and audience. Must be able to sit and use a PC desktop system for long periods. Must be able to read small type for long periods. Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow employees.
Send Resumes with Salary History to HR@Worldpub.net. Full-time. Salary $30,000 to $35,000. Ad expires June 14, 2004. Job ID:400829.
WWSB-TV – ABC7, Photojournalist
Photojournalist: Looking for a passionate storyteller who can tell enterprising, creative stories. ABC 7 is a small market television station with a top-market facility. Shooting on DVC Pro, microwave truck experience and non-linear editing experience is preferred. If you are self-motivated, team oriented and willing to work nights and/or weekends, send a non-returnable VHS tape and resume to: ABC 7 - Personnel / Photojournalist, 1477 Tenth Street, Sarasota, Florida 34236. EOE, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. No phone calls please. Full-time. Salary not specified.
Ad expires June 22, 2004. Job ID: 403372.
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CONTESTS
Smart Gear Contest
The International Smart Gear Competition seeks innovative fishing gear that reduces bycatch - the accidental deaths of marine mammals, birds, sea turtles and non-target fish species. The competition is open to anyone, including professional gear manufacturers, backyard inventors, fishermen, students, engineers and scientists. A $25,000 grand prize will be awarded to the design judged to be the most practical, cost-effective method for reducing bycatch of any species. The winner also will be provided with assistance in bringing the design to market. There are three categories for entries: gear that reduces sea turtle bycatch, gear that reduces cetacean bycatch and gear that reduces bycatch of any other non-target species. For more information on the International Smart Gear Competition go to www.smartgear.org.
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CORPORATE CORNER
Recreational Fishing Alliance
(The following is based on a report funded in part by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation on effective lobby organizations. It was entitled “Turning the Tide, Charting a Course to Improve the Effectiveness of Public Advocacy for the Ocean,” by David Wilmot, Ph.D. and Jack K. Sterne, J.D.)
Recreational Fishing Alliance Angling for Success by Working Capitol Hill
The RFA is a FOWA Corporate Sponsor that's registered as a nonprofit 501 (c) (4) with a connected PAC. RFA also has a separate nonprofit 501 (c) (3) that supports research. An active player in most national fisheries debates and many state-level issues, RFA has 35,000 dues-paying members with another 50,000-70,000 affiliated members (members of sport clubs or other organizations affiliated with REAL). The membership is made up of recreational anglers, boat and tackle manufacturers and fishing clubs. RFA protects the interests of anglers, including their ability to fish, and proclaims to be “your voice on Capitol Hill.” RFA is the leading proponent
of the Fish Act now before congress.
Founded less than a decade ago, RFA proposed from the beginning that the problems facing recreational anglers were political in nature and would require a political solution. It uses a full suite of political tools to build political champions who will introduce legislation for it and block legislation it opposes. Its strength comes from a mix of limited electoral involvement personal-contact lobbying, and the ability to mobilize its base.
Moreover, RFA knows how to pick a battle, figure out what it needs to get done, and take steps to get there. Finally, RFA has a constant presence on Capitol Hill, state legislatures, and federal agencies -- with three registered lobbyists who lobby only on behalf of RFA -- and this presence pays off in policy success. In a very short period of time, RFA has shown the ability to gain access to key people in the Administration, Congress and certain state legislatures. A chief ally is Rep. James Saxton of New Jersey, who has come to recognize through RFA's efforts that recreational angling is an important constituency.
Personal contact and grassroots lobbying is RFA’s focus. As Executive Director Jim Donofrio likes to say, “Democracy is not a spectator sport.” RFA publishes a newsletter and maintains a web page to keep its members informed and engaged. It recognizes the power of grassroots lobbying is in the grassroots. A key aspect of RFA’s strategy is to build strategic alliances with other groups, in particular fishing clubs and non-profit outdoor writers' organizations such as FOWA. For more information, visit www.joinrfa.org or contact Jim Donofrio at JDRFA@cs.com or 609-404-9996.
Flying Fisherman
Flying Fisherman® Introduces 2005 Products - July ICAST Show is the Perfect Venue "We'll be celebrating 20 years in business in 2005", said Flying Fisherman® President Pat Sheldon, and a special effort is underway to launch new products for the company's anniversary season.
Included are four new additions to its Action Angler Sunglass series,
featuring 1.1mm premium polarized sunlenses and hard coated, S13 polarized mirrored lenses, and two new polarized styles for the Master Angler RhinoLensT collection of optically perfect and virtually indestructible polycarbonate sunglasses.
Three cap and visor designs with exceptionally detailed, embroidered game fish designs are new for the company's Head Gear collection, which features the line's signature removable sweatband, along with new packaged replacement sweatbands. The 2005 Native Angler T-shirt collection of 100% cotton pigment dyed t-shirts will add several new designs including Tarpon, Redfish, Snook, Marlin, Rainbow Trout, Walleye and Bass.
The company will be at the 2004 ICAST Show in Las Vegas July 14-16, 2004 and invites attendees to visit booth #620 to see their new products. For those not going to ICAST, the full line of Flying Fisherman® products, along with testimonials, dealer locater and more are available at www.flyingfisherman.com, or call for a free color catalog. Contact: Linda Sheldon, Vice President. Phone: 800 3 FLYFISH (800-335-9347) or 305-852-8989 Email: linda@flyingfisherman.com.
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WORKSHOP
Sent by Susan Young:
July 3-9, July 10-17
Wildacres Writers Workshop, in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Little
Switzerland, N.C., is offering two summer resident workshops, one July 3-9 on Mystery & Romance, and another July 10-17 covering a variety of writing forms. Visit link for details about the faculty, accommodations, other information and an online application. Or call 336-370-9188 or e-mail judihill@aol.com.
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FYI
Sent by Eric Johnson:
For Immediate Release: May 20, 2004 Contacts: Allison Bozarth (727) 896-8626 Bob Glazer (305) 289-2330
Science Message in a Bottle
Researchers Need Help Locating Glass Vials
St. Petersburg -To examine water patterns and determine where fish and conch in south Florida come from, biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Florida Marine Research Institute (FMRI) started releasing glass vials in the waters of Florida and Mexico on May 24.
FWC biologists will release glass drift vials from five locations in the
deep reef and back reef areas of the Florida Keys. At the same time,
science partners in Mexico will release vials at four additional
locations. Each vial contains instructions printed in English and Spanish. Those who find the vials are asked to report their discoveries to a U.S. toll-free number, an email address, or telephone numbers in Mexico.
Researchers need people to report the following information:
1. The drift vial number
2. The date the vial was found
3. The location where the vial was collected
To encourage participation, the names of those who find and report the vials will be entered in a raffle. More than 50 prizes will be awarded. This project is funded in part by the Exxon Mobil Foundation.
For more information on the project, please contact Allison Bozarth (727)896-8626* in St. Petersburg, or in Marathon, contact Bob Glazer (305)289-2330*.
*Note: These are NOT the phone numbers to use when reporting
vials located during the project. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Florida Marine Research Institute conducts applied research and provides scientific information used to manage Florida's marine resources. Henry Cabbage, Media Relations Director, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Phone: (850) 488-8843 Fax: (850) 488-1961 Website: MyFWC.com.
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