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State & Union: Fathers’ gifts of time and attention
Local Columnists, News
Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com 
Jun 19, 2021
I was fishing one of my favorite trout streams on a recent evening, making my way down to a particularly favored spot — when I stopped short. Wouldn’t...
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Trout fishing out West with daughter Julie
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Olean Times Herald 
Mar 13, 2021
I opened an old journal from 18 years ago and read. Suddenly, my eyes were filled with tears as poignant memories returned so powerfully. I’ll share t...
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Citing cost, Cuomo vetoes stream protection bill
News, NY State News
RICK KARLIN Times Union 
Nov 29, 2020
ALBANY (TNS) — Saying it would be cost-prohibitive, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Saturday vetoed a bill that would have required permits to alter some 40,0...
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A test of canoeing, fishing skills on the Wood River
Outdoors, Sports
WADE ROBERTSON Special to Olean Times Herald 
Jun 20, 2020
While on my recent getaway to Rhode Island, my grandson Nate’s church group had planned a father-son float trip. Seth, my son-in-law, was exceptionall...
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Opening day of trout season shadowed by virus
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Apr 04, 2020
How times change — and so quickly. Who would have thought the entire country would be forced to confront a deadly disease and essentially shut down to...
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When a fisherman’s dream turns into reality
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Feb 22, 2020
When I went to school, and for years after, I’d have a reoccurring dream in which I’d go to class and discover, to my horror, an important paper hadn’...
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A golden surprise on a good day of fishing
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Olean Times Herald 
May 30, 2019
I hate to be repetitive in my writing. Usually, you make a statement and move along. But, if you’re like me, you’re a dedicated trout fishermen the he...
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Yes, NY trout opener is right around the corner
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Mar 19, 2019
The morning sun beamed down from a pure blue sky unmarred by the shadow of a single cloud. The golden light shined with gentle benevolence on streams,...
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Robertson: Brook trout fishing, New England style
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Aug 29, 2018
I don’t know what it is about New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. As you stand in their mountains and look around, there is a certain sparkling quality...
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Robertson: More rain doesn’t ruin second weekend
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Olean Times Herald 
Apr 18, 2017
I'm a patient guy. Most people who hunt and fish have come to realize that you can’t control the weather. You may rant, rave, tear your hair and shake...
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Perseverance pays off on trout opener
Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON 
Apr 14, 2017
On March 30, the streams bubbled happily over gravel and stone beds, their clear waters perfect for fishing. Anglers New York state-wide took notice, ...
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