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Subject: New York Angler Sets Two State Records...
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International Game Fish Association
Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum
300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 USA · Phone (954) 927-2628 · Fax (954) 924-4299
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New York Angler Sets Two State Records in Three Days
Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.A.¾The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has announced the approval of two new New York state line class records on 12-lb and 20-lb test line. Both records are for walleye caught in Otisco Lake, New York.
Jeffrey S. Weibly of Cortland, New York caught his 12-lb line class record walleye on May 28, 2000, which weighed 3 lb 6 oz. Three days later on May 31, 2000 Jeffrey caught a 5 lb 10 oz walleye on 20-lb test. In addition to these walleye records, Jeffrey has the 12-lb and 20-lb New York records for largemouth bass.
There are still 11 vacant New York state line class records remaining on the 4, 12, and 20 lb categories. A complete list of all 50 state line class records and their species recognized in each state is available free from IGFA. There is no fee for IGFA members to submit state record applications. Non-members are charged an application fee of $35, which includes all processing and administrative costs, a state record certificate and a one-year membership in IGFA.
The IGFA State Line Class Record Program is separate from each state’s all-tackle record program, where rules vary from state to state. Anglers are allowed to release their potential record catches alive after weighing, photographing and measuring their catches.
The IGFA New York State Freshwater Record Program is sponsored by SAMPO, Inc., a worldwide leader in the manufacturing and distribution of ball bearing swivels, terminal tackle, gaffs, rod belts, fishing harnesses and fishing accessories. For more information on SAMPO, Inc. call (315) 896-2606, fax (315) 896-6575 or e-mail: sampoinc@dreamscape.com.
IGFA is a nonprofit, membership-supported conservation and record keeping organization founded in 1939 with members in over 120 countries. The association’s headquarters are in the 60,000 square foot IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum in Dania Beach, Florida.
For further information, contact Dick O’Neill at the International Game Fish Association, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 · (954) 927-2628 · Fax (954) 924-4299 · E-mail: igfahq@aol.com
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