Two winners will be chosen each month -
one for "Best Freshwater Catch";
one for "Best Saltwater Catch"

Congratulations to Our June Winners!
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FRESHWATER WINNER

Grant Olsen
Alpine, Utah


SALTWATER WINNER

Guy Hickman
Vero Beach, Florida

 

June 2009
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Guy Hickman
Vero Beach, Florida

 

Cindy Stimson
Manlius, New York


Jeff Skocelas
Newcastle, Washington

 

Mike Smith, Alex Maguire, Mike Pellerin, and Michael Vatalaro
Virginia

 

Grant Olsen
Alpine, Utah

Deborah Dawson
Ft. Pierce, Florida

photo by Jose Rivera
Land O' Lakes, Florida

 

Seth Lambright
Poplar Grove, Illinois

 

Bill Heygi
Cudahy, Wisconsin

Show Us

Your Best Catch

and Win!

Each monthly winner will receive the following:
  * $50.00 BoatUS Visa Gift Card
  * Fishing gear "Goodie Bag"
  * BoatUS ANGLER Logo Items
  * Framed BoatUS ANGLER "Catch of the Month" Certificate - suitable for hanging

Submit your photo and catch info to info@BoatUSAngler.com


- Tips for taking great photos -

  • For best color reproduction be sure your film or disposable camera is fresh; develop exposed film promptly.
  • Choose the Right Film - the higher the number of ISO (film) speed, the less light it takes to create a picture. With 400 ISO film you can take a picture on a heavy overcast day or indoors without a flash. But that photo will not look bright. The higher the ISO number, the less light you need, but the more grainy the photo will appear.
  • Choose the right composition - Be aware of background clutter that might detract from your subject.
  • Fill the frame with your subject; be careful not to cut off anybody's head or the fish's tail.
  • If you are not removing the fish from the water, cradle it's upper body in one hand, keeping your fingers out of the gills, with your other hand grip the tail and then position the fish at an angle.
  • If removing the fish from the water for photographs, have things ready before removing it. Take a few quick shots and return the fish to the water - never keep a fish out of water longer than you can hold your own breath.

Now get out there and start shooting (and fishing)!

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