The Fishing Trophy
Hall
of Fame
This
is the hallowed page of honor at the Purple Sage Fishing Site,
where we pay homage to the members of the team who have distinguished
themselves in the sport of fishing. Here, we will acclaim notable
accomplishments, and special awards, such as the Master Angler
Award as issued by many States of the Union.
|
Name
: |
Katrina |
Date
: |
July
26, 2003 |
Location
Caught : |
Prarie
Hollow Lake,
James A. Reed Wildlife Refuge
Jackson County, Missouri |
Overview
: |
Katrina caught a Ten Inch
Blue Gill using a chartreuse and red, rubber jig on four pound
test line. Another nine and a half inch Blue Gill, (just shy
of the award size,) was caught by Katrina about 100 yards
east of the first fish, using a red worm and hook. Katrina
also caught and landed several respectable size Large Mouth
Bass during the same afternoon. All fish were caught and released. |
Award
Presented : |
Missouri
Master Angler; 10 Inch Blue Gill |
Technique
for Success: |
Light weight spinning tackle.
Four to eight pound test line is used, deepening on condition.
Katrina likes the “sparkly – squishy” lures.
|
KaKatrina
with her Award Winning Fish.
The
9 1/2 Inch Blue Gill caught nearby.
|
Name
: |
Jeremy |
Date
: |
May
1, 2004 |
Location
Caught : |
Otter
Lake,
James A. Reed Wildlife Refuge
Jackson County, Missouri |
Overview
: |
Not to be outdone by an eleven
year old girl, Jeremy caught this beauty with a black and
yellow micro jig on a fly rod, during very windy conditions. |
Award
Presented : |
Missouri
Master Angler;
11 Inch, 1.25 Pound, Red Ear Sunfish |
Technique
for Success: |
Jeremy likes to try new and
different equipment approaches to his fishing. He favors both,
spin casting and fly casting gear. |
Jeremy's
award winning Readear Sunfish.
A
Proud Master Angler with
his catch.
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