CROSSLAKE, Minn. — Lindy Legendary Fishing Tackle has become the first major U.S. fishing tackle manufacturer to pledge to get the lead out of its products within three years, signing an agreement ...

Back in 2003, Brad Yaritz of White Bear Lake read a magazine article about loons dying after eating lead. From fishing tackle. “That really stuck with me, for years,” said Yaritz, who at the time had ...

STOCKTON (CBS13) — Fishermen's lead bait weights are the subject of a toxic substance study and there is talk California could ban their use. The Outdoor Sportsman fishing supply sales team said it ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. WASHINGTON — Three environmental groups sued the Environmental ...

VADNAIS HEIGHTS, Minn. — As anglers began to seek out Sucker Lake Channel in Vadnais Heights for an early taste of fishing on Monday, they were greeted by fresh signs cautioning against the use of ...

In late January, state Rep. Peter Fischer, DFL-Maplewood, introduced a bill that would ban some small fishing tackle made with lead — similar to legislation he raised last session in concert with DFL ...

Children’s fishing rods sold at places including Bass Pro and Dick’s Sporting Goods have been recalled because they contain too much lead. “The fishing rods contain levels of lead that exceed the ...