Nels Kramer News Today

By Bob Mallard In August, I publicly endorsed the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s proposal to prohibit bass tournaments in the North Zone. Native Fish Coalition, a group I represent, formally supported the proposal as well.

Most anglers whip out the flies when fish are already feeding, but Bill Bell sunk a line right as the fish were getting hungry.

The intent of the bill, sponsored by Sen. Russell Black, R-Wilton, is to amend existing laws to prevent the future installation of fishways at two Maine dams.

Akeley’s portion of the Hwy. 34 project will be almost $200,000.