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Russellville man forming catfishing group - FishNews - 12-20-2007
RUSSELLVILLE - Competitive catfishing may be coming to Arkansas. A Russellville man is trying to put together the Arkansas Catfishing Association with a "catch-and-release" format.
Lee Fields hopes the plan comes together early next year. He sees catfishing competition across state borders. "I would like to see Arkansas compete with other states," he said. The Arkansas Catfishing Association, as it will be called, will be modeled after a similar program in Virgina. "I've already received the Virginia Catfish Association's full support along with their rules and regulations," Fields said.
The initial meeting for the group will be held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Russellville at the Lake Dardanelle Visitors' Center Conference Room. Fields would like to hear from all interested catfishing enthusiasts as soon as possible. He can be reached at (870) 577-7289, or email at lee_fields_1999@yahoo.com.