Fishing for Winners
I’ll bet you I can outfish you in your best fishing hole or from the backseat of your boat. Biggest fish or most fish, it doesn’t matter, take your pick. We can even fish the same lure or bait if you’re feeling especially lucky. You might think that I’m competitive, and that’s kind of true, depending on who you ask. More on that later. Fishing is fun but it also brings out the competitive nature in some people.
Fishing stories being what they are (often exaggerated, OK almost always exaggerated) fishing competitions began in the 1800s at local outdoor clubs and associations at the same time as recreational fishing. People wanted or needed to separate fact from fiction. They expanded in scope with the Grand Isle International Tarpon Rodeo in Louisiana in 1928 as anglers from all over came searching for the biggest fish they could find, be it a 100+ pound silver tarpons near shore or giant marlins of Hemingway stories in the open gulf waters.
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If you think you’re better than the average angler on local streams, the NAPRA is welcoming new members to start the season. There are two options available starting April 19th, you can get information here: http://www.napraprowading.com/
Fish Ohio program
If fishing competition isn’t your thing, but you want have your big catch recognized, check out the Fish Ohio and Master Angler program. If you catch a fish that meets the length requirements for that species you can receive a Fish Ohio pin. Land qualifying catches of four different species in a calendar year and you’ll also net a Master Angler pin. Check out the requirements here:
Think you can outfish me? meister.devin@gmail.com
