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FWC adds species to angler recognition program
By FWC - | Apr 14, 2021
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Dennis Triana with a vermillion snapper.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and its saltwater angler recognition program, Catch a Florida Memory, recently added two new qualifying Reel Big Fish. Anglers can now earn recognition for vermilion snapper and saltwater catfish.
To qualify for a Reel Big Fish achievement, a fish must reach or exceed the qualifying length listed for each species in youth (under age 16) or adult categories. The qualifying length for vermilion snapper is 17 inches for adults and 13 inches for youth; the length for saltwater catfish gafftopsail or hardhead is 22 inches for adults and 16 inches for youth. All catches must be photographed over a qualifying measuring device clearly showing the exact full length of the fish; a photo of the fish with the angler submitting the catch is also required. ....

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New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory


New species added to FWC Catch a Florida Memory
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and its saltwater angler recognition program, Catch a Florida Memory will see the addition of two new qualifying Reel Big Fish. Effective March 1, anglers will be able to earn Reel Big Fish recognition for vermilion snapper and saltwater catfish.
To qualify for a Reel Big Fish achievement, a fish must reach or exceed the qualifying length listed for each species in youth (under age 16) or adult categories. The qualifying length for vermilion snapper is 17 inches for adults and 13 inches for youth, while the qualifying length for saltwater catfish (gafftopsail or hardhead) is 22 inches for adults and 16 inches for youth. All Reel Big Fish catches must be photographed over a qualifying measuring device clearly showing the exact full length of the fish. A photo of the fish with the angler submitting the catch is also required. ....

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