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It's 4°C (39 °F) and 5:40am on June 5, 2024 and the American Robins and a Northern Cardinal start off the morning. As time progresses, a number of bird species add their voices: Winter Wren, Dark-eyed Junco, Blackburnian Warbler, Ovenbird, Blue Jay, and towards the end of our soundscape, the Tufted Titmouse.

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Salt Lake City, Utah. As of today, February 8, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and ConditionsFirst off, let's talk about the weather. It's a chilly day today, with temperatures hovering around 2°F in the morning and not expected to rise much above that. According to the forecast, it's going to be a sunny day, but make sure to bundle up because it's cold[2][5].### Sunrise and SunsetSunrise today is at around 7:15 AM, and sunset will ...

Hey there, fellow anglers It's your buddy Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, particularly around Texas.First off, let's talk about the conditions. As of today, February 8th, 2025, the tide times for the Houston area are looking pretty favorable. We've got a low tide at 11:41 AM with a height of -0.94 feet, and a high tide at 9:29 PM with a height of 1.2 feet. Sunrise is at 7:05 AM, and sunset is at 6:04 PM, giving us a good window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.The weather is still quite chilly, with water temperatures in...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the current fishing scene at Lake Powell, Utah, as of February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the weather. Today, we're looking at clear skies with mild winter temperatures, ranging from the mid-30s to low 40s Fahrenheit. The winds are moderate, averaging around 6-7 mph, which is just right for a comfortable day on the water. Sunrise is at 7:43 AM, and sunset will be at 5:04 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and evening fishing.Since Lake ...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing around Lake Mead, Nevada. As of today, February 8, 2025, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip.### Weather and ConditionsThe weather is looking pretty favorable for fishing today, with mild temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to low 60s. The wind is expected to be moderate, around 10-15 mph, which should not hinder your casting too much. Sunrise was at 6:34 AM, and sunset will be at 5:14 PM, giving you ample time to catch those early morning and late evening bites.### ...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around the historic city of St. Augustine. Today, February 8, 2025, promises to be an exciting day on the water, so let's dive into the details.### Tidal ReportAs of today, the tidal conditions are quite favorable. We had a high tide at 5:02 AM with a height of 4.5 feet, and the next low tide is at 11:29 AM with a height of just 0.08 feet. This transition from high to low tide often stirs up the waters, making it an ideal time for fish to be active. Later in the day, we'll see another high tide...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing in and around Los Angeles. Today, February 8, 2025, promises to be an exciting day on the water, so let's dive into the details.First off, let's check the tides. According to the tide forecast, we have a high tide at 5:47 AM with a height of 5.85 feet, followed by a low tide at 1:22 PM with a height of -0.95 feet. The second high tide of the day will be at 8:10 PM, reaching 3.73 feet[2].The weather is looking pleasant, with a sunrise at 6:43 AM and a sunset at 5:31 PM. This time of year, the mornings ...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene in and around the Atlantic Ocean off Maine, as of today, February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the weather and the timing. Today, sunrise is at 6:42 AM, and sunset is at 4:52 PM. These transitional periods are crucial for fishing, as many fish are more active during these times. The cold weather has been quite brisk, but don't let that deter you; species like cod and haddock are still active and worth targeting.For those planning their day around the tides, here's what you need...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for all things fishing around Lake Texoma. As of today, February 8, 2025, the fishing scene here is nothing short of spectacular.First off, let's talk about the conditions. The pool elevation at Lake Texoma is currently at 614.9 feet, which is about 0.4 feet below normal. This slight drop in water level hasn't seemed to affect the fish activity much, as the lake is still 97.01% full in terms of its conservation pool[2].Weather-wise, it's a crisp winter morning with temperatures in the mid-40s to low 50s, perfect for a day ...

Hey there, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene at Lake Sam Rayburn as of February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the conditions. The water temperature is currently around 57 degrees, which is a slight warm-up from last week's 47 degrees. The water level is 0.31 feet above pool, and it's still a bit stained, especially up in the creeks and pockets. This is pretty typical for this time of year and is affecting the fish behavior.Sunrise today is at about 7:00 AM, and sunset will be around 5:30 PM. These times are crucial because they mark...

Hey there, fellow anglers It's Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for Lake Fork, Texas, as of February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the weather. Today is looking overcast with highs around 69°F and lows of 56°F, which is pretty mild for this time of year[2]. There's no tidal report to worry about since Lake Fork is a freshwater lake, but the recent rain and warm sunny days have been stirring up the water and the fish.Sunrise today is at around 6:55 AM, and sunset will be at about 5:45 PM, giving us a good window to get out on the water.Fish activity ...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for Lake Champlain, one of our favorite spots in both Vermont and New York.As of today, February 8, 2025, the weather is quite chilly, perfect for ice fishing. The sunrise was at around 6:53 AM, and we're expecting the sunset to be around 4:53 PM. This gives us a good window to get out on the ice and catch some fish.For those interested in tidal reports, although Lake Champlain is not a tidal body of water, it's worth noting that the water levels can fluctuate slightly due to other factors...

Hey there, fellow anglers It's Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share my latest fishing report for the Hudson River, particularly around New York City, as of February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the conditions. Today, the sunrise is at 7:00 AM, and the sunset will be at 5:19 PM, giving us a decent window for some early morning and late afternoon fishing. The weather is quite chilly, with temperatures ranging from 28°F to 42°F, so make sure to bundle up.Now, let's dive into the tidal report. As of today, the low tide is at 5:29 AM, the high tide is at 11:29 AM, and the next ...

612. Part 2 of our conversation with Carlis Wright Robinson. In response to racial segregation in Major League Baseball, African American players and officials formed their own league, titled, The Negro Leagues. Despite not playing in Major League Baseball, Wright, like countless other African Americans in baseball at that time, by their mere presence and participation in baseball at that time in America, rejected racism and served as pioneers for future generations. Johnny Wright was one of the excellent players who remained in the Negro League. Wright’s daughter, Carlis Wright Robinson, ...

Hey there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for the Florida Keys and Miami area.First off, let's talk about the conditions. Today, February 8th, 2025, we're looking at a pretty favorable setup. The sunrise is at 7:04 AM, and sunset will be at 6:16 PM, giving us a full day to get out on the water. The tide times for Content Keys, Content Passage are: low tide at 4:31 AM, high tide at 10:52 AM, another low tide at 3:17 PM, and a final high tide at 9:25 PM. These tides should provide some excellent windows for fishing.The weather has been ...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene in and around Puget Sound as of February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the tides. Today, we have a high tide at 3:26 AM with a level of 11.1 feet, and another high tide at 12:21 PM with a level of 10.6 feet. The low tides are at 8:10 AM with a level of 8.7 feet and again at 19:53 PM with a level of -1.0 feet. These tidal changes should provide some good windows for fishing, especially during the early morning and late evening hours.Weather-wise, it's a typical Pacific Northwest ...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the Colorado River fishing scene as of today, February 8th, 2025.First off, let's talk about the conditions. The Upper Colorado River, from Pumphouse to State Bridge, is still iced up and quite cold, so you might want to skip that section for now. However, the Lower Colorado River, particularly from Dotsero down, is still fishable, but be mindful of those nightly temperatures dipping into the negatives, which can cause some sections to freeze up completely.Down near Grand Junction, the Lower Colorado ...

Hello there, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene around Lake Champlain for today, February 8th, 2025.First off, let's talk about the weather. It's another crisp winter morning here in Vermont and New York, with temperatures just above freezing. The forecast shows a mix of sun and clouds, which is perfect for getting out on the ice. Sunrise today is at around 7:04 AM, and sunset will be at 5:02 PM, giving us a good window to get some fishing in.Since Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake, we don't have to worry about tides, but ice ...

Hey there, fellow anglers It's your buddy Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share the latest fishing report for the Florida Keys, specifically for today, February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the conditions. The sun rose over the Keys at 7:04 AM, and we're expecting a beautiful day with calm winds, which is perfect for getting out on the water. Sunset will be at 6:16 PM, so we've got plenty of daylight to catch some serious action.Now, let's dive into the tides. For Content Keys, Content Passage, today's tides are looking like this: low tide at 4:31 AM with a height of -0.25 ...

Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm excited to share with you the latest fishing report for Lake Okeechobee as of February 8, 2025.First off, let's talk about the weather. Today, we're looking at a partly cloudy sky with a high of around 75 degrees Fahrenheit and a gentle breeze out of the southeast. Sunrise was at 7:04 AM, and sunset will be at 6:04 PM, giving us a good long day to get out on the water.Lake Okeechobee, affectionately known as the "Big O," is in prime condition for fishing right now. The bass and crappie spawn has been in full swing since last month, ...