Fishing & Boating News

"Big Sam" produces Sharelunker 24

by: Mickie Campbell, TPWD Staff,

Nick Birlee with #24 Sharelunker - 13.36 lbs.
Photo by TPWD
(Apr. 22, 2005 - Athens, TX) Nick Birlee of Longview caught Budweiser ShareLunker # 24 from Lake Sam Rayburn on Wednesday, April 20, 2005.   Fishing on a grass bed in 8’ of water, with a Carolina rigged pumpkinseed worm, Mr. Birlee landed his 13.36 lb Lunker, it measured 26.5” length with a 21” girth.