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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologists have begun marking largemouth bass
greater than 8 pounds with a dart tag, and anglers can redeem tags for a reward. The
data will be used to evaluate statewide average catch and harvest rates of trophy bass and
to make informed management decisions to increase trophy catches. Multiple tagging studies are
conducted by various agencies. Not all tags can be returned for a reward, but all tag
information is of scientific value. The wiretagging begins when a biologist measures a Florida
largemouth bass. Next the biologist inserts a dart tag under the scales and anchors it
behind some small bones in the back of the fish. Anglers who catch a fish with a yellow
dart tag, should call 850-363-6037, with all of the information. The tagging and rewards
are happening now, but the FWC is constantly working to improve your bass fishing. So beginning
in October, 2012 log on to TrophyCatchFlorida.com for an exciting new angler recognition program!
It will be yet another reason that Florida is known as the Fishing Capital of the World!