![]() Fourteen-pound test was used with a Quantum rod and reel. Bobby was fishing from a boat in Culvers Lake when he landed the fish at 7:44 pm. caught by Bobby Kreutz of Grove, OK on July 10. The 2010 Skillful Angler Winners are as follows: Overall, more freshwater catches (99) were entered than saltwater (28). In 2010, no entries were received for the striped bass freshwater, pike, cod, dolphin, winter flounder, blue marlin, white marlin, pollock, mako shark, albacore tuna, bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna, tuna (other) categories and weakfish. The following is a breakdown of applications received per species (all categories combined): largemouth bass (13), smallmouth bass (5), striped bass hybrid (4), bullhead (3), carp (1), channel catfish (7), crappie (8), muskellunge (4), yellow perch (5), chain pickerel (13), America shad (1), brook trout (4), brown trout (6), lake trout (1), rainbow trout (16), sunfish (4), walleye (5), black sea bass (4), striped bass caught in saltwater (12), black drum (2), bluefish (1), fluke (6), kingfish (1), tautog (1) and big eye tuna (1). The most frequently entered species by skillful anglers in 2010 (adult, junior, and catch and release categories combined) were rainbow trout with 16 entries, followed by largemouth bass (13), chain pickerel (13) and striped bass saltwater (12). ![]() Since the program's modest beginning (31 applicants in 1983), the Division has granted Skillful Angler status to 3,068 anglers. In 2010, 127 applications representing 25 different species were officially processed. Special recognition is given to the anglers who caught the largest fish in each of the freshwater and marine species categories. NON-AUTHENTIC = The originality has been modified purposely to misrepresent authenticity (e.g., Crouch fitted with non-original handles etc Seamartin fitted with non-original drum (spool) etc a reel falsely stamped or marked to misrepresent its maker).The Skillful Angler Awards Program honors the many anglers who catch both freshwater and marine fish which aren't of record size but are impressive and worthy of recognition. ![]() POORLY RESTORED = Not rebuilt to original factory specifications (e.g plating removed and metal polished re-plating to non-original factory plating type shellac or varnish removed and repainted with 2 pac or staining type finish non- original handle knobs etc. parts, plating or wooden surface finish) Original reel’s integrity no longer intact. RESTORED = Rebuilt to original factory specifications (e.g. may be lacking minor components such as screws, nuts, bearing caps, etc.įAIR CONDITION = Heavy corrosion lacking major components e.g check mechanisms level wind handle knobs line guide etc. moderate corrosion small dents or scratches markings worn or illegible rough or excessively noisy gearing minor spool distortion worn bushes or bearings minor cracks in wooden or bakelite backs and/ or drums (spools). GOOD CONDITION = Below average used condition with obvious wear e.g. VERY GOOD CONDITION = Average used condition with reasonable wear relative to age of the reel all components intact and in sound mechanical order. NEAR MINT CONDITION = Exceptional condition with only minor indications of use.ĮXCELLENT CONDITION = Above average used condition no corrosion or pitting all markings clear plating or paintwork intact. MINT CONDITION = Never used and in the same ORIGINAL condition it left the factory. REELPEDIA® PROTOCOLS FOR EVALUATING FISHING REEL CONDITION.
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