Our own Sam Scroggins (and wife Martha) in the Fisheries' Hall of Fame. Above, Sam is pointing to their names. Sam is also on the short video that is in front of this plaque.
These pictures do not do justice to this Center. For more information about this Center, visit: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishing/tffc/
Sharelunker program allows people to either donate or loan their 13 lb or heavier Bass to the Center to spawn it. this shows an ancestry chart for this
Sharelunker #9. Yes, the perform DNA testing to trace all the Sharelunkers and how they are related. As the Director mentioned, 13 lbs is heavier than
the State Records of 26 other States!
Here is Sharelunker #9 Specifics:
ShareLunker #9 was a significant fish in the Texas ShareLunker program, weighing 16.13 pounds. It was caught by Troy Johnson at Gibbons Creek Reservoir on January 15, 1988.
This bass holds the water-body record for Gibbons Creek Reservoir. ShareLunker #9 played an important role in the program's selective breeding efforts, being paired with a male broodfish in 1988. This pairing produced a male offspring that was kept in the hatchery system and later used for further breeding. The lineage of ShareLunker #9 includes five Legacy Class Lunkers, demonstrating its impact on the program's success.
Below the State record for blue catfish "Splash"
Lots of art from local school children (quite good). Here is just one drawing from a 4-6th Grader!
