COUNTY LIFE
Bowie teen reels in lake record crappie
Ally West with her lake record crappie. (Courtesy photo)
There is a new lake record for largest crappie caught at Lake Amon G. Carter and it goes to a 14-year-old Bowie teen.
Ally West, daughter of Lisa and Manford West, caught the hefty fish on April 4. It was certified the same day at 2.8 pounds and 17 inches long, earning her the lake record for crappie and the junior division record.
An eighth grader at Bowie Junior High School, the teen has been fishing all her life and loves it. She is considering the Bowie High Fishing Club in the future.
“I love competition and I fish when I have time or when I can. I used smaller minnows I got at The Bait Place,” said West.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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