Tag: Angling
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Bonito Lake in Ruidoso Reopens for Fishing After Remediation
Bonito Lake in Ruidoso, NM Reopens for Fishing After Decade-long Closure RUIDOSO, N.M. – After more than ten years of remediation efforts, Bonito Lake in Ruidoso is gearing up to welcome anglers once again, following the devastation caused by the 2012 Little Bear Fire. The reopening for fishing is scheduled for May 25, marking a…
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Georgia Angler Sets New State Record with Rare Catch
BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Ryan R. Simons, 38, from Richmond Hill, Georgia, made history with the first recorded catch of its kind in the state, establishing a new state record. Angling off the renowned South Ledge area on April 7, Simons, accompanied by Capt. Henry Williamson aboard the vessel “Sweet Melissa,” employed a Shimano jigging rod…
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West Texas Boy Lands Record Catfish in Twin Buttes Reservoir
SAN ANGELO, Texas – A young angler from West Texas has made waves with a colossal catch in a local waterbody. Jaxon Yoakum, a 9-year-old resident, reeled in a remarkable catfish in Twin Buttes Reservoir, setting the stage for a potential junior waterbody record. Setting the Scene The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Inland Fisheries…
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Young Angler Ernst Toepfer V Earns Elite Status
Diego Sanchez, TLNA Correspondent Six-year-old Ernst Toepfer V from Athens, Texas, has recently made waves in the fishing community by achieving the prestigious status of the youngest ‘elite angler’ in The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program. His remarkable accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.…
