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Considered by many to be a once in a lifetime dream catch, well over 1,000 large-

mouth bass exceeding 8 pounds have been caught, documented and released in Florida in

less than two years. Want to know where and see photos? Simply go to TrophyCatchFlorida.

com and select the "Gallery of Catches" or you can pick "Search Catches" to narrow down

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"TrophyCatch has been exceptionally well-received by anglers, corporate partners,

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nonprofits and conservation agencies around the country that see this as an innovative win-

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win program," said Tom Champeau, director of the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Man-

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agement for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

TrophyCatch is the result of a partnership effort between the FWC, Federal Aid

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in Sport Fish Restoration, the Wildlife Foundation of Florida and corporate partners. Tro-

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phyCatch is an incentive-based conservation program designed for anglers who catch and

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release largemouth bass heavier than 8 pounds, in Florida. Program goals are:

Collect valid information through citizen-science about trophy bass to

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help the FWC enhance, conserve and promote trophy bass fishing.

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Encourage catch-and-release of the biggest, oldest, most valuable bass.

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Excite anglers about Florida freshwater fishing, encouraging them to pur-

chase licenses and to fish more, resulting in benefits to anglers, fishing-related businesses,

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local communities and the fisheries by having more support and funding for conservation.

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Share information about fishing opportunities and destinations to make

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fishing more enjoyable.

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Anglers are encouraged to follow catch-and-release guidelines for these big bass

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and to document the catch through a photograph of the entire bass on a scale with the

weight clearly legible. By registering at TrophyCatchFlorida anglers are eligible for an an-

nual drawing for a Phoenix Bass Boat, powered by Mercury Marine and equipped with a

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Power-Pole shallow-water anchoring system. Then, when they follow the rules to document

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legally caught bass heavier than 8 pounds and release them alive back in the same water

system where caught, they earn great prizes (see website for detailed rules and prize infor-

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More Than A Bait Store

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Even though we have a great bait selection!

Grouper Season Open

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We have a great selection of

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Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa

Captains Cove Outfitters

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All Our Staff are Fishermen

Local Guides Available

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to experts. Large selection of Saltwater Tackle

Inglis Super Stop Restaurant

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Stop a visit the "Beer Cave"

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Store open 5 a.m. - 10pm.

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