Anyone on here a Master Angler?

[creekrock]

Not according to the KDF&W:

Anglers who catch three different species of trophy status are eligible for the Master Angler Award. There is no time limit in which the three different species must be caught, but each catch must be documented and registered as a trophy fish with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife since the program began in 1987.

DAVE

Yeah read some more. One per year.

[ThreeLions]

Can you post where it says that please? I've read it three times and haven't seen what you are saying yet!

DAVE

[creekrock]

Can you post where it says that please? I've read it three times and haven't seen what you are saying yet!

DAVE

I apologize if i came off abrupt.I guess i keep getting hung up on the "one pin per year"
thing.I guess you can enter more than one fish but only get one pin.I just got my first certificate this year.They sent me a e-permit.I havent got my pin yet.I caught a 21 1/2 in smallmouth at Dale Hollow over thanksgiving weekend.I cant wait to rub it in my brothers nose.

[ThreeLions]

I apologize if i came off abrupt.I guess i keep getting hung up on the "one pin per year"
thing.I guess you can enter more than one fish but only get one pin.I just got my first certificate this year.They sent me a e-permit.I havent got my pin yet.I caught a 21 1/2 in smallmouth at Dale Hollow over thanksgiving weekend.I cant wait to rub it in my brothers nose.

I didn't find your replies abrupt at all, I was just wondering if you had seen something I hadn't. It sounds like we may be talking about two separate programs. I am talking about the Master Angler program where you can claim three different species of fish over certain lengths to become a Master Angler. It sounds like you may be talking about the Trophy Fish program where, I believe, you are only eligible for one claim per species per year.

DAVE

[riverrat12]

Yeah read some more. One per year.

Unless the rules were changed since I was in it...Every time you catch a trophy you receive an award for that speices. When you catch 3 different speices you can apply for a Master Angler award.AT ANY TIME....I unfortunatly recieved 2 Master angler awards in the same year......No work or family that year.LOL Hope this clears it up...Chuck

[SLP]

each catch must be documented and registered as a trophy fish with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife

How does one go about registering a fish?

[ThreeLions]

SLP,

Visit the KDF&W website at fw.ky.gov or you can get info on it from the Fishing & Boating magazine that is free at Wal-Mart.

Happy to see people taking an interest in the program, that's the whole reason for my writing the article (once I get around to doing it).

DAVE

[SLP]

SLP,

Visit the KDF&W website at fw.ky.gov or you can get info on it from the Fishing & Boating magazine that is free at Wal-Mart.

Happy to see people taking an interest in the program, that's the whole reason for my writing the article (once I get around to doing it).

DAVE

Thanks, I think this could be a real fun family project (I have a young son and daughter) to see if we can each get one. Maybe they can even beat Dad for the first one

[ThreeLions]

Yeah, there are plenty that start at the 10" level such as bluegill, rock bass, etc. Crappie is 15" if I remember correctly. Go for it!

DAVE

[ThreeLions]

Unless the rules were changed since I was in it...Every time you catch a trophy you receive an award for that speices. When you catch 3 different speices you can apply for a Master Angler award.AT ANY TIME....I unfortunatly recieved 2 Master angler awards in the same year......No work or family that year.LOL Hope this clears it up...Chuck

That's the way I read it, Chuck. Plus I've had a couple of PMs from people saying that they earned theirs within one year too.

DAVE