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Crappie Fishing News

Park ItSunday, July 20, 2008 @ 10:20AMWater Conditions Both reservoirs are currently full and the water temperature is 74 degrees. Rifle Gap: Trout have been caught throughout the reservoir in deep water, especially with Power Bait. Perch were biting between the island and the swim beach.

Outdoors notebook: Barker has outdoors right at his fingertipsSunday, July 20, 2008 @ 6:21AMWhen Brian Barker delivers the mail for the U.S. Postal System, he averages driving 100 miles each day.

Outdoors: Green Valley park a work in progressSunday, July 20, 2008 @ 5:22AMOne of Iowa’s most popular state parks for camping has become a work in progress as state biology officials begin to lower the water level at Green Valley Lake in Union County.

Fly casting 101Sunday, July 20, 2008 @ 4:22AMAaron Hoskinson was looking for help, and the local trout club was looking to reach more fly fishermen.. It was a perfect match. Hoskinson, of Smithville, was among the group that showed up this past Monday to take part in a beginner fly casting class at the Schellin Park pond in Wooster.

Leisure news in briefSaturday, July 19, 2008 @ 8:26PMHere are a selection of brief news items pertaining to arts, entertainment, culture and other fun things to do in your spare time: