Just as fishing is getting good, gas prices are crimping the season.
The Birmingham (Ala.) News tries to put a price on the cost of tournament fishing.
TCPalm.com says recreational fishing is likely to drop, too, because of gasoline prices.
Charter fishing businesses may have an especially tough time this spring and summer.
The Delaware News Journal says boaters are going for smaller, more fuel efficient boats this spring.
Meanwhile, the RV camper crowd says the price of fuel will force campers to stay put and not take side trips away from camp.