Fisherman earns several awards by catching a 62-pound catfish

Fisherman earns several awards by catching a 62-pound catfish

By David Strege

Source: yahoo

1/31/2024

A fisherman in Texas earned a variety of awards, along with a new responsibility, by catching a lake-record 62-pound, 45.5-inch blue catfish from Falcon Lake.

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife, Ricardo Garza earned a Water Body Record, Big Fish Award, Water Body Catch and Release Record, and an Outstanding Angler Award.

In addition, Garza, who is also a fishing guide from Lone Star Fishing Guide Service, became the newest Official Weigh Station for the Angler Recognition Program in Texas.

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