Feb. 23, 2011

Fly Fish Texas: You’re One Day Away from a Lifetime of Fun

ATHENS—Tie a fly. Cast a fly. Catch a fish.

First Signs of Spring Arrive at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center

ATHENS—The first signs of spring have arrived at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens, and they are not what you might expect.

Feb. 22, 2011

Falcon, O.H. Ivie Singing Toyota ShareLunker Duet

ATHENS—Toyota ShareLunker program manager David Campbell might well be putting new words to the song “It’s a Long, Long Way to Tipperary” before the current season ends.

Feb. 17, 2011

Toast to Texas at Sebastopol House to Honor Texas Founders

SEGUIN – Sebastopol House State Historic Site will host its 17th annual Toast to Texas on Wednesday, March 2, to pay tribute to the 59 men who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence 175 years ago on that date in 1836 in the tiny Brazos River town of Washington.

Feb. 15, 2011

Toyota ShareLunker 511 Thaws Winter’s Grip on O.H. Ivie

ATHENS—O.H. Ivie Reservoir moved into striking distance of becoming the second-highest producer of 13-pound-plus bass with the catch of Toyota ShareLunker 511 on February 13.

Feb. 14, 2011

Fly Fish Texas Takes Mystery Out of Fooling Fish with Feathers

ATHENS—Perhaps the best way to sum up the annual Fly Fish Texas event at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens is this: In one day the complete beginner can learn to tie a fly, cast that fly, and catch a fish with it.

Feb. 7, 2011

Artists and Exhibitors Sought for National Art Expo in East Texas

ATHENS — The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center and Wildlife Forever need artists and exhibitors to participate in the 13th annual National State-Fish Art Contest Expo to be held concurrently with the 2nd annual Art’s Better Outside event on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens.

Feb. 3, 2011

Coastal Fisheries Vulnerable During Freeze

AUSTIN –The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is concerned about the vulnerability of coastal fisheries during the freeze and remind the public that it is illegal to harvest fish by means other than rod and reel.

Feb. 2, 2011

Gov. Perry Appoints Scott to Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission

Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Richard ‘Dick’ Scott of Wimberley and reappointed Dan Friedkin of Houston to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for terms to expire Feb. 1, 2017. The commission oversees the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Feb. 1, 2011

Falcon Chimes in: Toyota ShareLunker 510

ATHENS—Falcon International Reservoir kicked in its 12th entry ever into the Toyota ShareLunker program January 31, a 13.22-pound fish caught by Ky Martin of Grandview, Texas. The fish was 25 inches long and 20.5 inches in girth.