Takes wins Cedar Rapids Bassmasters title and Fisherman of the Year
Thad Takes used a switch to lighter gear and a small jig to win the final 2001 Cedar Rapids Bassmasters tournament on the Mississippi River at Lansing. He overtook two-time champion Dave Hefflefinger and edged out Steve Harty for the year’s top honor, with the top 12 finishers advancing to 2002 federation tournaments.
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Takes
Hefflefinger
Harty
McGregor
Shawn Lochner
Harry
Jason Brecht
Lochner
Bill Grove
Mike Mueller
Bob Heath
Craig Walters
Tim Heim
Steve Teel
Corey Giddings
Bassmasters State Federation
Fisheree by Cedar Rapids Bassmasters at Pleasant Creek
The Cedar Rapids Bassmasters host an ice fisheree from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on February 10 at Pleasant Creek near Palo. Organizers say angler Takes thanks wife Wendy and Acme Electric of Cedar Rapids for support during the season. Northeast Iowa Bureau Chief Orlan Love can be reached at 319 934 3172 or orlanl fyiowa.com.
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Takes
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Iowa State University
Wildlife Extension
Fontana Nature Center
Buchanan County
Cedar Rapids Sports Show hosts turkey calling contest
The Red Cedar Talkin Toms and Iowa State Wild Turkey Federation hold the Iowa State and State Open Sanctioned Turkey Calling Contest at the Cedar Rapids Exhibition Center. Fees range from free for juniors to 20 dollars for Iowa State Open. Registration by 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Cedar Rapids
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Wilson Ave
Wood duck nesting boxes reach 1500 with DU inmate effort
The Jones County Ducks Unlimited chapter and Luster Heights Correctional Facility inmates built over 1500 wood duck nesting boxes with a $15000 Ducks Unlimited grant funding materials. Boxes distributed statewide as Scouts plan 200 more along the Mississippi, IA.
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Iowa
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Shimanek
Mike Lambert
Maquoketa River
Worthington
Allamakee County
Mississippi River
Lambert
Winter Mild Weather Boosts Eastern Iowa Trout Fishing
Eastern Iowa anglers benefited from mild spells with extended trout season at Spring Branch and Joy Springs and Bankston streams. Hatchery manager Dave Marolf notes winter electroshocking found good numbers on two of three streams, offering decent angling when waters stay open.
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Iowa News Service
Midwest
Iowa
Manchester
Dave Maroif
Marolf
Joy Springs
Bankston
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