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Randy Lingerfelt discusses the world of professional bass fishing. A native of Albemarle, Lingerfelt works full-time as a warehouse coordinator, but at age 29, he is well on his way to turning a hobby into an occupation.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 10 Issue 8, Aug 1990,
p68-71, 73-75, por
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14354
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Thousands of fishermen, fisherwomen, and fisher-kids will participate in the Fishermen's Rodeo which gets underway in September at piers in Wrightsville Beach, Fort Fisher, and Kure Beach. A large number of prizes are being offered.
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19113
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When the summer tourists pack up, the North Carolina coast does not worry about losing economics resources, because the late summer and fall along the coast are profitable for sport fishing and crowds it attracts. The North Carolina coast is also a profitable spot for the fishers, offering a wide variety of species and lucrative tournaments.
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26494
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The first annual Kerr Lake P.U.L.L. (Pick Up Lake Litter) Fishing Tournament occurred on September 21st. Anglers fished for largemouth bass while picking up trash off the lake.
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26638
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Fishing tournaments exploit natural resources but are also a substantial industry. State wildlife conservation departments are urged to charge a healthy tournament fee, earmarked for fish restocking purposes.
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26659
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The Lincoln Sportsman Club recently held their annual Parent-Child Fishing Rodeo. All the prizes are donated by local merchants, bass clubs and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. Prizes were awarded for biggest fish and most pounds of fish in bass, bream or catfish.
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26859
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The annual parent-child fishing tournament held at the Lincolnton Sportsmen’s pond on August 15, 1981. The event is a cooperative venture of the Lincoln Sportsmen, Inc., the Lincoln County Bassmasters, and the Lincoln County 4-H club. Local organizations supported the event by donating fishing tackle and accessories with prizes going to every youngster.
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31436
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In an era when chefs become celebrities, and as Charlotte’s food scene gains more recognition, he and his team have turned the spot into one of the best restaurants in the city. But you’ll never hear him say that.
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31487
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The Shallotte Point Poor Boy Shark Tournament was North Carolina’s first registered shark tournament, launched October 2-3. Dave Smith of Whiteville was the tournament’s prize-winner, landing a 312-pound tiger shark. Marine scientist, Dr. Frank Schwartz, explained that sharks were in the process of migrating south and he had thought the tiger sharks had already gone to warmer waters.
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31619
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The North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Tournament is an added challenge to anglers who fish the Tar Heel State this spring. Now in its third year, the state-sponsored contest awards citations for twenty-four fish species which surpass minimum qualifying weights. In addition to saltwater fishing, there are also excellent freshwater fishing opportunities throughout the state.
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39966
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The author talks about the new Striped Bass (Rock Fish) 26-inch rule and the health of the Rock Fish fishery. He also talks about 'Thanks For Your service' fishing tournament for veterans.
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North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine
(NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 11 Issue No. 1, January 2019,
p78-79
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43207
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This article is discussing the Bowfin fish and how it feel to try and catch one as well as some of its history. The author discussed that many articles and publications that involve the Bowfin consider it too be a “trash fish.” The author discusses that the Bowfin had survived the time of dinosaurs and also the rise of mammals and human fishermen. The author relates to the fish’s survival to the recent pandemic that has been present in the world. The author then goes on to talk about how trying to reel in a Bowfin feels like trying to reel in a tuna because of their strength and never ending fight to not be caught. Lastly, the author discusses that the Bowfin differ from many other freshwater fish in that it can survive being out of the water longer, the bine plate of its jaw is different, and that it has no scales on its head.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 85 Issue 6, November-December 2021,
p17-18
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43451
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Since its inception in 1986, the Big Rock Marlin Tournament has advanced more than $7.5 million to charitable organizations in eastern North Carolina. The Crew members on the boat Mercenaria caught the winning prize, a 572.6-pound blue marlin on the first day of the 64th annual tournament.
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