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Subject: Two New Maryland Freshwater Line Class Records
Angler Sets Two New Maryland Freshwater Line Class Records
Dania Beach, Florida, U.S.A. –The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has announced the approval of two new Maryland freshwater line class records for 4 lb and 12-lb test line.
Ramon Gonzalez, III of Alexandria, Virginia set two records for largemouth bass, caught on the same day. On May 4, 2000, fishing in Mattawoma Creek, Maryland, Ramon caught a 1 lb 12 oz largemouth on 4-lb test line and a 3 lb 4 oz largemouth on 12-lb test line, filling both the vacant 4 lb and 12-lb categories.
There are still 12 vacant Maryland state line class records in the 4 lb, 12 lb, and 20-lb line classes for largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, brown trout and walleye. A complete list of eligible record species in each state is available free of charge. State record application forms are also available from IGFA at no charge. 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.
IGFA is a nonprofit, membership-supported, conservation and record-keeping organization founded in 1939 with members in over 120 countries. The association welcomes visitors to the 60,000 square foot IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum in Dania Beach, Florida.
For further information, contact Mike Myatt at the International Game Fish Association, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 · (954) 927-2628 · Fax (954) 924-4299 · Email: igfahq@aol.com
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