March 1, 2010

Full Moon Brings Flood of Toyota ShareLunkers

ATHENS — Three lakes-Austin, Amistad and O.H. Ivie-spit out Toyota ShareLunkers February 27, the day before the full moon.

Toyota ShareLunker 500 Will Be Catch of a Lifetime for One Lucky Angler

ATHENS — Most ShareLunkers — 13-pound-plus bass caught between October 1 and April 30 — are caught by ordinary anglers who enjoy a brief flurry of fame and get a fiberglass replica of their catch and some ShareLunker clothing.

Feb. 25, 2010

Last Call for Fly Fish Texas

ATHENS — If you haven’t made plans to attend the biggest hands-on fly-fishing event in Texas, time is running out.

Athens Is Spring Break Central

ATHENS — Are you planning an outdoor family adventure during spring break? Athens and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) are the place to start.

Feb. 24, 2010

Catch a Rainbow on Spring Break

ATHENS-More than a thousand rainbow trout are swimming in the pond at The Nature Center in Tyler, and young anglers are invited to come catch them during spring break March 8-11.

Feb. 23, 2010

Family Camping Workshops Offered in Houston Area this Spring

Camping in Texas can be a fun family outing, but it can also be an intimidating and daunting task for those who have never been. Thanks to the Texas Outdoor Family program, families have the chance to learn the basics of camping and enjoy the great outdoors.

Feb. 22, 2010

Toyota ShareLunkers: No. 479 from Amistad; No. 480 from Livingston

ATHENS — Fish lightning struck twice Sunday, 10 minutes and 500 miles apart.

Feb. 18, 2010

TPWD Seeks Input on Prospective List of Approved Exotic Aquatic Plants

AUSTIN — Attractive as ornamentals and functional in some applications, invasive aquatic plants can also pose a threat to the state’s natural resources. To provide appropriate opportunities for use of certain non-native aquatic plants and algae without risking impacts to the state’s natural resources, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is looking for help compiling a prospective list of exotics that could be allowed for sale in Texas.

Feb. 11, 2010

Fly Fish Texas Coming to Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center March 13

ATHENS — Fly Fish Texas is your one-stop shopping center for everything there is to know about fly-fishing in Texas, and it takes place March 13 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.

Feb. 8, 2010

Choke Canyon Sends 15-Pounder to Toyota ShareLunker Program

ATHENS — Another South Texas reservoir that has benefited from rains several years ago is kicking out big bass.