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OUTDOORS: TPWD builds ‘crappie condos’
“Crappie Condos” are artificial underwater fish habitats created from exotic stands of bamboo.
Recently, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, parks and recreation staff from Waco and Cleburne and students at Baylor University helped put “crappie condos” at Lake Pat Cleburne.
Crappie is among the fish that enjoy this type of habitat, which also includes largemouth bass, white bass and a variety of catfish.
Project coordinators were allowed to harvest stands of bamboo from city limits to use as a fish habitat in area reservoirs.
TPWD Inland Fisheries Division staff in Waco and students at Baylor cut bamboo to the desired length, placed into three gallon plastic buckets and set in concrete.
Once dried, the bamboo shoots fan out to create a system of stems and branches.
Twenty-eight “crappie condos” were constructed along Cleburne Lake Dam in about 20 feet of water.
“Over time, these structures will become coated with algae, providing a food source for micro-fauna like insects and snails,” said Michael Baird, TPWD fisheries biologist based in Waco.
Recent sampling showed lower white bass and catfish populations in Lake Cleburne due to recent drought, low water and the spawning success of the fish.
Largemouth bass and crappie populations are faring better. Read more in the Dec. 17 Bowie News.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department hopes new ‘crappie condos’ will help build populations again. (Courtesy photo from the TPWD)
The Red River High School Bass Club has officially wrapped up a competitive and rewarding fishing season, highlighted by a strong showing at the regional tournament on Possum Kingdom Lake and participation in the Texas High School Bass Association State Tournament on Lake Texoma.
Five teams from Red River qualified for the regional tournament, underscoring the continued growth and strength of the program. Those teams included Cooper Johnson and Colt Henry; Colten Anglin and Tayt Lawrence; Bryce DeMore and Ranger Carle; Lane Smith and Carson Caudle; and Walker Strahan and Bryce Ramsey.
Facing tough conditions at Possum Kingdom Lake, Red River anglers battled through a challenging bite against a large and competitive field. Leading the Red River were Walker Strahan and Bryce Ramsey, who placed 53rd overall with four fish weighing a total of 8.53 pounds. Lane Smith and Carson Caudle followed in 65th place, bringing in two fish totaling 7.18 pounds. While the standings did not reflect top finishes, the experience gained at regionals proved valuable for the young anglers, many of whom competed at this level for the first time.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
New Bowie golf coach Remy Stewart may be new to the Rabbit golfers but definitely not to the sport.
Stewart, in his second year in Bowie, spent 11 years as golf coach in Farwell before coming here. He was powerlifting coach last year and insists one sports will not be prioritized over the other despite the pair each taking place in the early spring.
He originally had never planned on coaching golf.
“When I originally interviewed (in Farwell) it was for a football/basketball position but they also asked if I would be willing to coach golf,” Stewart said. “I said yes and the rest is history.”
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
Jim Bowie Days is little more than two weeks away and plenty of activities await for the whole family.
Kicking things off is a bass tournament at Amon Carter Lake June 20. Registration begins at 5 a.m. with first cast set for 6 a.m.
Entry fee is $100 per team. All competitors must be in line at 2 p.m. at the Selma Park Boat Ramp to qualify for weigh-in.
For further information, contact David Edwards at 940-841-2785.
For further details, pick up a copy of Thursday’s Bowie News.
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