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Under the Fish Attractor Tree

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So this holiday season, how would it be if the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commis-

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s o t s: thenewscaster.com under the tree? Well, that is exactly what we have done for

James Bowen hit it big for Christmas at the AMVETS Post 447 winning the Queen of Hearts



you all around the state. The typical fish attractor in Florida is a cluster of hardwood trees,

game Sunday night. According to Commander Joe Hozian Bowen's name was pulled from the

drum ofnumber 48 (his ageBowen 

 entries and his  said) matched the number with the Queen

anchored by cinder blocks. State-constructed structures are marked with a bright yellow or

white bouy so boaters and anglers know where they are. These attractors are strategically

Heartsbehinditwinning65%of the taxes.) bought

of     him   $33,000 pot (minus  Tickets can be

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placed to congregate fish, making them more accessible to anglers. Fishery managers have

upto Sundayatpmtheat thenew pot starts at $5000.

    6  with  weekly drawing  6:15 pm and  

experimented with alternate materials such as evergreen trees, wooden pallets, stake beds,

Pictured are Judge Advocate Doc Holloway, Commander Joe Hozian, James Bowen and Trustee

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rock piles, gravel, concrete blocks, car tires and plastic fish-attracting devices. Studies com-

Dick Roberts. Photo by Sally Price.

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paring material types revealed variable results. Early data showed evergreen trees did not

last as long as hardwood, and environmental and navigational concerns eliminated the use of

car tires and concrete in most freshwater systems. attractorswork providing 

These   by areas

that algae can grow, which attracts insects that in turnbring around on 

   small fish  to feed    the

bugs. The small fish attract larger fish. The    for    

fact attractors also provide shelter  conceal-

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ment makes the areas havens for a variety of fishes.

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Cove   

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39 W.Hwy.Inglis, 447-5610

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    

MoreThan  Store

  A Bait 



Evenwebait

though  have a great  selection!



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Have A Very

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