Earn Big Bucks by Fishing

[Farmersfan]

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department runs the Sharelunker program in Texas. Just a few days ago the #496 lunker was turned in to the program. They now have a special award for the #500 lunker to get turned in. 500.00 per pound will be awarded to the person who catches and turns in #500. This is in addition to all the other perks like the equipment and clothes that comes with it.............A 14lb. Bass will earn you 7000.00 cash if you are the lucky one! Get to fishing because I would guess #500 will be caught before the end of April.

[SintonPirateFan]

i only fish salt water...so forgive my ignorance.


but, what does that even MEAN?

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by SintonPirateFan
i only fish salt water...so forgive my ignorance.


but, what does that even MEAN?




Is there a lot of "Saltwater" in Wichita Falls?

[Third]

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/visitorcenters/tffc/sharelunker/rules/

How to Enter a Lunker
If your fish meets the requirements listed below, call our toll-free, 24-hour pager at 1-888-784-0600 (October 1-April 30 only) or (903) 681-0550.

The program is limited to largemouth bass weighing 13 pounds or more.

Entries are accepted October 1 through April 30.

The fish must be legally caught in Texas waters.

Fish must be weighed on certified or legal-for-trade scales.

Possession of the fish must be transferred to a designated Texas Parks and Wildlife Department representative within 12 hours after capture. Call TPWD as soon as possible with your name, where the fish is located, a telephone number where you can be reached and when and where you caught the fish. Be sure to include your area code when leaving a message on the pager.

A TPWD employee will be solely responsible for accepting a fish into the program based on the expectation that the fish will be able to survive and spawn. Fish held at Weigh and Holding Stations are not officially entered into the ShareLunker program until accepted by a TPWD representative.

Benefits of Participation
At the end of spawning season, the ShareLunker will be returned to the angler for live release, or the angler may donate it permanently to the program. Either way, the angler receives a fiberglass replica of the catch made by Lake Fork Taxidermy, ShareLunker clothing, and recognition at an annual awards banquet held at TFFC. In addition, the Texas resident catching the largest entry of the season is awarded a lifetime fishing license.

[SintonPirateFan]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
Is there a lot of "Saltwater" in Wichita Falls?


i dont fish here.

[TheDOCTORdre]

time to get out my rod and reel

[Farmersfan]

Update:

Only 2 more spots left.

#498 was recorded on Monday. It was caught at O.H. Ivie and wieghted 13.06lbs.

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by TheDOCTORdre
time to get out my rod and reel



I just hope they wait until Saturday! It would suck for the Big Bucks to be given away during the week before I even get a chance to get on Lake Fork. Dang retired people!!!!!! :D

[JasperDog94]

I've got that number programed into my cell. Maybe I'll get lucky next week at Lake O' the Pines. :D :D

[lostaussie]

Originally posted by JasperDog94
I've got that number programed into my cell. Maybe I'll get lucky next week at Lake O' the Pines. :D :D You did know there have been 2 sharelunkers in the last 2 weeks at LOP. It can happen, the bass are getting better every year!!