Sommerfelt shares bass fishing wisdom at Iowa Boat Show
Andy Sommerfelt, a three time Iowa B.A.S.S. champion from Denver, Iowa, gave a straightforward bass fishing seminar at the UNI-Dome. He demonstrated his swimming jig and Texas rigs, emphasized rivers over lakes, and urged targeting shallow, current breaks along Mississippi waters for largemouth bass. He advised practical gear choices and accurate retrieves to maximize bites.
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Veteran angler nets 33.8-pound spoonbill in Cedar River
Paul Kiecksee, a 57 year old walleye enthusiast from Swisher, reeled in a 33.8 pound spoonbill catfish on October 29 in the Cedar River, Linn County, while crappie fishing with two friends. The fish, photographed by companions Bill Stewart and Jim Doss, was released after a brief, dramatic fight. Spoonbills in Iowa appear mainly in the Mississippi River but enter Cedar and Iowa rivers before spawning.
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Eastern Iowa hunting retriever training days announced
The Eastern Iowa Hunting Retriever Association schedules training days January 21 February 18 March 18 and April 15 at Hawkeye Wildlife Area near North Liberty. Open to all vaccinated hunting dogs with a nominal fee. Call 4822541 or visit www.eihra.net for details.
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Gazette invites trophy game and milestone photo submissions
The Gazette invites readers to submit photos of game animals and fish. Priority goes to trophy kills, unusual circumstances, or milestone catches such as a hunter’s first deer. Include quality photos and mail to 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 or email large files to sports gazettecommunications.com.
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