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Roosevelt High School Bass Fishing Club president Corrie Williams, left, and Bryce Her, right, hold bass they caught at Eastman in April. The Roosevelt club will compete in another tournament at Pine Flat on June 22.

Fishing Report: Week of June 19

Compiled by Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, a former Olympic-class decathlete at Fresno State and striper record-holder at Millerton Lake who now guides in the greater Fresno area. Telephone numbers are in 559 calling area unless noted.

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Low water levels forecast for Sierra mountain lakes

Low water levels are expected this summer in most of the lakes that make up the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project. The system is expected to peak at about 64% of normal in mid-July.
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Sierra campgrounds: A top 10 list

Summer is camping season. So grab the tent and sleeping bag, pack the car and head out.
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Training: Don't be afraid of free weights

Where do you work out in your gym? Is it the aerobics area, where you run or spin, perhaps while watching TV or reading a book? Or do you use machines, sitting down to exercise? Forget it! Instead, get your best workout by hitting the free weight room.
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Never use a treadmill again: get fit with these original fitness features

Getting fit doesn't have to be on your to-do list after you travel. While many hotels offer state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, we know that treadmills can get downright boring after a while. So we've found the hotels that have one-of-a-kind fitness amenities that will add a...
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Couple's dream canoe trip turns to nightmare

Headed to their dream wilderness lake on the first leg of a three-week canoe trip, Elaine and Dick Barber paddled into the Basswood River rapids just as they had done a decade ago.
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Stand straighter, live longer: good posture can help you age better

Turns out "stand up straight" isn't just good advice from your mother.
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Tips for dealing with ticks

Just seeing the ticks is enough to make your skin crawl, but they generally don't cause problems until becoming attached. That's especially true with deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease.
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Battle ropes can get you feeling and looking like Tarzan in no time

Next to the popular treadmills and the busy elliptical machines, just steps away from the weight machines at most gyms, there's usually a large pile of ropes.
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Outdoorsy summer travel: The 7 best destinations in the US

Summer is the time to get outdoors and get active. And even though it can get your blood pumpin', there is nothing more relaxing than some quality time with Mother Nature, whether you're hiking, fishing, or whitewater rafting - or simply kicking back and taking in the views after a day filled with...
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Program gets kids off the couch and into the tent

Long before Karoline Hurd became involved with the Great American Backyard Campout, she and her young children would pitch tents and make s'mores behind the family's suburban home.