more very close to completion. The Browntown Catfish Classic,
set for June 24th and the 7th Annual Altamaha Catfish
Roundup, on Aug. 19th. The 2nd. Annual Georgia Catfish State
Championship is tentatively scheduled for end of July, with
another on the Satilla River in Aug. Water permitting. G.C.A is
working to have these dates solid by the first tournament,
victory, after finishing 2nd twice this year, winning by 9 pds.
over second place, Charlie Dawson & David Smith of Riverrats,
with John & Wade Sweat of Team Swampcats#2 with 3rd. place.
Wade said they hooked some good one's, but couldn't land'em.
Thanks to BUDWEISER & COUNTRY BUFFET FOR YOUR
CONTINUED SUPPORT.................
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AS OF 8/31/2004
Official Rules for Freshwater Fish State Record Program
All game fish, in addition to carp, catfish, bowfin, gar, and
yellow perch are eligible for Angler Awards and Freshwater
Fish State Records. Both resident and non-resident anglers
are eligible. The Wildlife Resources Division reserves the
right to refuse any questionable entry.
Applications for Freshwater Fish State Records must be
submitted within 90 days of the catch. To qualify as a new
Freshwater Fish State Record, the fish must weigh at least
one ounce more than the existing record. Any catch which
matches the weight of an existing record or that exceeds
the record by less than an ounce, will be considered a tie.
Anglers can view a current list of Freshwater Fish State
Records by using the menu on the right or by contacting a
Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Office.
Fish must be caught in Georgia during the legal angling
season for the species taken in accordance with all fishing
laws and regulations. Fish must be caught on sporting tackle
and be hooked and landed by the entrant. Bush hooks, trot
lines, jugs, baskets, nets, etc., are not considered sporting
tackle.
For a Freshwater Fish State Record, fish caught from
hatcheries or intensive fish culture faculties are not eligible.
Freshwater fish caught from private waters in which adults
of the species in question are stocked are not eligible.
To enter, the angler must submit an application and a clear,
side view photograph of the fish. The fish must be weighed
in the presence of two witnesses, both of whom must be at
least 18 years old and not a member of the entrant's
immediate family. Both witnesses and the owner of the
scale, if not a witness, must provide an address and
telephone number on the application. Witnesses are not
necessary if the fish is weighed on a certified scale at a
Wildlife Resources Division office.
Fish must be weighed on a scale that has been certified
accurate to the nearest ounce, or lesser weight, by the
Department of Agriculture within the last year. Fish may be
weighed in pounds and ounces or in metric; however, metric
weights will be converted to pounds and ounces. Estimated
weights will not be accepted. The weight of the sling,
platform or rope (if one is used when weighing the fish)
must be determined and deducted from the total weight.
Only one ounce graduations will be recognized. Visual
fractioning of graduations is not allowed. Weights that fall
between two graduations of the scale must be rounded to
the lower of the two.
A Wildlife Resources Division, Fisheries Section staff
member must idenfity the fish and sign the application. No
mounted fish will be accepted. Please call before visiting a
Fisheries Office to be sure someone is available to identify
the fish.
Anglers whose fish qualify as Freshwater Fish State Records
will receive a certificate when the record is official. The
names and addresses of individuals who receive
Freshwater Fish State Records may be released to the
media and other interested parties
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his favorite fishin spot..... waiting
for that Big One to Bite....
Ga. State Record, Yellow
Bullhead Catfish. Mr. Settles
hooked onto this fine cat, on Oct.
12th., 2003 in the Ogeechee River
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