Water wars could be near an end; state experts say Alabama may be a winner in deal

Markeshia Ricks - Montgomery Advertiser

Date: 8/20/2008

Alabama, Florida and Georgia have been waging a water war for 18 years, but a cease-fire may be in sight. Alabama experts not only be­lieve that the courts may finally determine the states' water rights in the next two years, but that Alabama might be one of the winners in the war. Negotiations between the Re­… Read More

More Information on Alabama Fishing License Renewals

Deborah Duck - Kowaliga Live Bait and Tackle

Date: 8/18/2008

Regarding renewing your Alabama Fishing License, I would like to thank Jeff Leep for pointing out a few things to me that I would like to pass along to you readers. After trying to renew his license through the website that I had provided to you, the website would not allow him to purchase a license for next year… Read More

Summertime Catfishing on Lake Martin

Deborah Duck - Kowaliga Live Bait and Tackle

Date: 8/2/2008

Summertime Catfishing trips on Lake Martin are among some of my fondest memories. Being successful at fishing and consistently catching fish requires experience and dedication. There is no substitute for time on the water trying different methods, finding out what works in any given area at a given time. To help you… Read More

President Bush Signs Clean Boating Act into Law

Mathew Dunn - National Marine Manufacturers Association

Date: 7/30/2008

NMMA applauds important relief measure for recreational boating WASHINGTON, D.C., July 30, 2008—In a significant victory for the recreational marine industry and the American boating and angling public, President Bush late yesterday signed into law S. 2766, the Clean Boating Act of 2008, protecting the more than 17… Read More

Carp Fishing on Lake Martin

Deborah Duck - Kowaliga Live Bait and Tackle

Date: 7/28/2008

Lake Martin is one of the best fishing lakes in the country, home to over 46 species of game and bait fish. Currently holding state records for White Crappie at 4 pounds 9 ounces is Jeremy White from Alexander City on May 8, 2000 and for Grass Carp at 70 pounds is Michael White, Jr. from Eclectic on April 12, 1999… Read More