Well now when certain folks spread misinformation about the program we can just post this link.

Thanks Larry and TPWD.

Anyone know what six public lakes were stocked in the quest for the new world record progam?

Here is what i am seeing. First off if i catch a 13 plus which i have one close already it would likely be from toledo bend. If i release her back she has a better chance of actually spawning she is in her natural environment. Which to me is well better than a 37% spawn rate. Second the spawn will go back to help the fishery which produced it. IF i new toledo got a fair stocking number i might consider it.

Second not crazy about the 72% survival rate either. Survival rate should be much higher if the fish is returned to the lake it came from in a timely fashion.

One other note HOW are they determining if it is a florida? My understanding is it is done by removing an ear bone and analyzing it. If this is true how is that a good thing to do to a lunker then try to release it back.

Dont get me wrong there are some positives on some lakes, but WHEN i get a fish over 13 from toledo it will not be sent off somewhere. Based on the survival % then the spawn% then the stocking ratio(asuming toledo even is a lake that is stock) there Is only a 25ish % chance this will benefit toledo. If i put her back That number should be far higher.

I dont want the SAL number in my sig or the lifetime fishing license that bad. Sorry.