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PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Although it's tricky to get the fish to bite, two Southland couples hook their first marlin.
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PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Fishing guide Bob Caffey says Diamond Valley Lake is the 'premier holdover lake in the southern half of the state, and it keeps getting better.' >>
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Great white sharks have been on the minds of many since the recent fatal attack on a swimmer off Solana Beach, but another type of shark is grabbing the attention of anglers off nearby La Jolla. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
After rare attack fuels 'Jaws' flashbacks, wonder grows about a mysterious creature that goes its own way. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
A 10-year-old marks opening day in the Eastern Sierra with a big fish and a snowy slide. >>
FISHING
Longtime Crowley Lake resident lands a 7-pound 14-ounce brown trout in his first opening day outing on the lake in 10 years. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Importance of keeping alien mussels away from Eastern Sierra trout opener is emphasized. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Yellowfin catches at sea include 300-pounders. Trout seekers head for the Eastern Sierra. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Whether it's for memories or bragging rights, thousands can't get enough of the annual Eastern Sierra spectacle. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
The old salt, who helped transform Hawaii's Kona Coast into the blue marlin capital of the world and who was known for his celebrity clientele, died recently at his Kona home at the age of 96. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
After a turbulent childhood, the 21-year-old Brazilian is conquering the male-dominated world of big waves. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON FISHING
Elias hauls in 132 pounds 8 ounces worth of bass from Falcon Lake in four-day tournament. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Governor's budget proposal would close 48 of 278 parks, including scenic Topanga spot. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Department of Fish and Game could use Alpers' leadership. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Even when they're few and far between, however, the sight of them brings a one-of-a-kind reaction. >>
OUTDOORS
The Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors votes to allow trailered boats at the lake, once they've passed inspection for the invasive quagga mussels. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Icy conditions prevail with only a month or so before the Eastern Sierra general trout-fishing season opens. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
The shark, released from the Monterey Bay Aquarium after five months in captivity, is tracked on its southbound journey deep into Mexico. >>
The last resorts
Taos Ski Valley lifts its ban Wednesday, leaving only a trio of U.S. sites reserved for 'two-plankers.' Snowboard Nation's Jake Burton and others call the controversial exclusion 'fascist.' >>
PETE THOMAS / OUTDOORS EXTRA
The lake is better known for its exotic trout, but it yields one of the heaviest bass so far this year. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Conservationists are heartened as scrub oaks sprout growth and lilies and other flowers pop up. Of concern is how to deal with the mule deer population in the altered landscape. >>
Iditarod
Fairbanks musher beats four-time winner King to finish line in Nome by more than an hour. >>
PETE THOMAS / OUTDOORS EXTRA
Lance Mackey, the reigning champion of the sled dog race, has had to deal with some issues with his dogs. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Thousands are canceling plans to visit premier trophy largemouth bass fishery after one-year ban is imposed on private boats under the threat of accidental transport of destructive quagga mussels. >>
OUTDOORS EXTRA
With trout-fishing season less than two months away and the Eastern Sierra still covered in snow, opening day is an open question. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
The angler earns a call from President Bush, among other perks. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
Survivor of grizzly bear attack says that "in many ways the bear never left." >>
ON THE OUTDOORS
The recent spread of quagga mussels could lead to a ban of private boats at the Ventura County reservoir. >>
OUTDOORS EXTRA
The starting line for the sled-dog race is being moved to an Alaska town 30 miles north because climate change has left the previous spot without enough snow. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
The Cage Creek Trail-to-Lookout Trail path is not long, but it's an adventurous, less-traveled diversion from merely strolling through a pretty setting in Santa Monica Mountains wilderness. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Environmental groups and common sense also prevail in Coastal Commission vote against expressway through San Onofre State Beach. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
It's widely believed the orcas are expanding their range because depleted Pacific Northwest stocks of salmon can no longer sustain them. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
From the 1970s to now, Mammoth Mountain offers an infrequent skier a chance at redemption. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Snowmobile tours offer a diversion for skiers and snowboarders at Mammoth Mountain. >>
COLUMN ONE
The five friends played football, partied -- and occasionally brawled. Now they're accused of killing a surfer. La Jolla mourns and asks: Why? >>
COLUMN ONE
In a mountain mecca, a former hunter uses tough love instead of lethal force to keep wayward ursines in line. >>
Sides form over building one of the world's largest gold and copper mines at the risk of destroying its longtime fishing industry. >>
PETE THOMAS / ON THE OUTDOORS
Taking in Will Rogers State Historical Park offers hikers a unique view. >>
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