Double Dipper

Lucky fisherman catches same Lunker in the same spot twice
  • Ross Gomez with the 13.22 pound Toyota ShareLunker he caught while fishing from the public dock at Sam Wahl Recreation Area on Lake Alan Henry in February 2023. The fish produced nearly 34,000 fingerlings during its brief stay at the TFFC and was released back into Alan Henry the following April. TPWD Photo
    Ross Gomez with the 13.22 pound Toyota ShareLunker he caught while fishing from the public dock at Sam Wahl Recreation Area on Lake Alan Henry in February 2023. The fish produced nearly 34,000 fingerlings during its brief stay at the TFFC and was released back into Alan Henry the following April. TPWD Photo
  • On Feb. 12, 2025, Gomez was fishing at the same dock when he caught the same fish a second time. The bass, now a 14.78 pounder, was identified by an internal “PIT” tag that was placed in its body cavity in 2023. TPWD Photo
    On Feb. 12, 2025, Gomez was fishing at the same dock when he caught the same fish a second time. The bass, now a 14.78 pounder, was identified by an internal “PIT” tag that was placed in its body cavity in 2023. TPWD Photo
    It’s been an eventful year thus far for Toyota ShareLunker. Through Feb. 19, Texas Parks and Wildlife’s popular spawning and genetics research program had taken in six Legacy Class entries upwards of 13 pounds.It’s looking like things are setting up for another banner collection season with the height of the spawn still ahead. Legacy Lunkers will be accepted through March 31....

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