This guy fishing at South Pier is so skilled he manages to catch not one but two fish at a time.

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We love that people are fishing on January 2nd. These guys set up in Elk Creek and they manage to reel in some pretty nice steelhead.

Before you know it, lots of people will be ice fishing.

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It’s no secret that Erie has some incredible fishing spots that are available year-round, which reminds me, someday I have to go ice-fishing on the bay. Whether you’re after trout, perch or sheephead in the bay, there’s something for you.
The other thing to know is that Erie anglers take their sport very seriously. Take these [...]

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Trout fishing season opens in Pennsylvania today at 8 am.
The US Brig Niagara will be prepared for the Summer sailing season today. The tarp will be removed and the masts (118 feet and 113 feet) and rigging will be installed.
The Journal of Asian Martial Arts is a publication that examines the history, culture and techniques [...]

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A press conference is scheduled for Monday at 10:30 am to announce that Family First Sports Park is being given free to the YMCA of Greater Erie. Gary Renaud and his family own Family First as well as Erie Steel Products. Renaud founded Family First about 10 years ago to give kids a place to [...]

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It’s official. VanEnkevort Tug and Barge was awarded the Erie PA shipyard. VanEnkevort will be leasing the 240,000 square foot dry dock and manufacturing facility at an annual cost of around $500,000. They were awarded the shipyard Friday. Their lease will begin October 1 and they’ve promised 200 jobs within 12 months.
America’s Most Wanted tonight [...]

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Fascinating read today in this story (registration required) by the Erie newspaper about Greg Rubino. Rubino is the star FBI witness against Mayor Rick Filippi in the land deal mess near the former Hammermill plant. Attorneys for Filippi have found court records that mention Rubino in a cocaine case.

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