Imagine a clear sunny day out on a boat on a smooth lake.
You cast your line and wait for that bite. In no time, you’ve hooked a big one and are celebrating your catch.
This is the kind of vision Gov. Sonny Perdue has for Georgia. In his state-of-the-address on Wednesday, Perdue said he wants Georgia to become “a fisherman’s paradise.”
The $19 million “Go Fish Georgia” initiative seeks to establish Georgia as a national fishing destination through a three-tiered approach: Improving the quality of fishing in Georgia waters, improving access to water bodies for fishing in Georgia and increasing participation through active promotion and marketing of Georgia’s exceptional fishing resources, a Department of Natural Resources releases states.
For full story, please see the Jan. 13, 2007 edition of The Union-Recorder.
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January 15, 2007
Georgia: A national fishing destination
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This angler knows how to catch crappie at night
A few years ago, I went to a gospel singing and the man singing the real-real-real low bass part in the group that night was a fellow named Jesse Wall. Now Jesse has some real connections to the gospel music industry. J. D. Sumner, who performed with Elvis, appeared on the Gaither videos and was part of many Southern Gospel groups over the years was a good friend to Jesse.
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What fishing line to choose
The sheer number of fishing lines available today can intimidate even the wisest of anglers. Every fishing line manufacturer taunts their line as having the best qualities and therefore being the best line overall.
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Backlashers hold banquet
The Baldwin Backlashers Bass Club recently held its awards banquet.
- Find fishing success All of us are not destined to become the next Roland Martin or Bill Dance but we can become successful anglers.
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Georgia: A national fishing destination
Imagine a clear sunny day out on a boat on a smooth lake.
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This angler knows how to catch crappie at night
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