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In 2003, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission passed a controversial law limiting recreational anglers to one catfish per day that measures 34 inches or more.
The idea was to protect more large fish, allowing them to live long enough to reach true trophy status.
Brighton resident Roger Willey says the law is working -- and he has the stats to back up his claims. It's proof that the 34-inch regulation is working", says Roger Willey of Brighton, who caught this giant blue catfish last month from a stretch of the Mississippi River just north of Memphis. The fish weighed 73 pounds and is his career best.
Since March, Willey's eight largest fish from the Mississippi River have averaged an incredible 56 pounds. The list included a 62-pounder, a 60-pounder, a 59-pounder and a 73-pounder that is his personal best.
Coincidence? He doesn't think so.
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In part 1 of this article, I discussed the issues a catfisherman, or waterfowler, faces when venturing outside for a day on the water during the winter. In this article, part 2, I will address the specific components of an effective cold weather layering plan that will be sure to take the bite out of the cold on a cold day in your catfishing boat. Read on... |
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Winter time is BIG CAT time in many parts of the country. Hardy catfishermen brave the nasty weather and frigid temperatures in their quest for a trophy Blue Catfish. Many of the lessons that a cold weather catfisherman often learns by trial and error, have already been experienced by waterfowl hunters throughout the country - a sport enjoyed by hundreds of thousands every year in the U.S. When it comes to comfort and warmth, catfishermen can learn a few things from these veteran cold weather sportsmen.
For years I was an avid waterfowler, and for years I put up with the same problems that most waterfowl hunters deal with. Staying warm! What follows is an article I wrote a few years ago about layering for cold weather to stay comfortable. |
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