Bud's ShareLunker Program and Official Rules

The first 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork November 25, 2006 Click here for press release Eddie Horn of Alba, Texas caught Budweiser ShareLunker # 424 on November 25, 2006 from Lake Fork. Fishing in 14 feet of water with a 6” Black Zoom Lizard, Eddie landed the first lunker of the 2007 season; it weighed 13.79 lbs and measured 26” long with a 20.5” girth. Photo courtesy of David Campbell, TPWD	Eddie Horn from Alba, Texas A 13.79 lb. Largemouth Bass
The second 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork December 28, 2006 FIRST ANGLER IN SHARELUNKER HISTORY LANDS CHRISTMAS LUNKER Seven Year old Parker Chambers While fishing with his dad on Lake Fork Thursday, December 28, Parker became the youngest angler on record to enter a fish into the Budweiser ShareLunker Program! Parker was trying out his brand new rod and reel using a Rapala X-Rap bait in about six feet of water, when the strike came. It was the biggest bass of his life – a 13.4 pound lunker that measured 24.75 inches long and 20.5 inches around the girth. Photo courtesy of David Campbell, TPWD	Parker Chambers pictured with his dad Chris A 13.4 lb. Largemouth Bass
The third 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork March 3, 2007 Stephen Carey of Fords, New Jersey, added to the list March 3 when he landed a 13.23-pound Lake Fork bass that became entry No. 429 in the Budweiser ShareLunker program. Carey caught his fish in five feet of 53-degree water using a half-ounce Rat-L-Trap. The fish was 25.5 inches long and 21 inches in girth. Photo courtesy of Don Hampton, Fisherman's Guide	Stephen Carey from Fords, New Jersey A 13.23 lb. Largemouth Bass
The fourth 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork March 10, 2007 The afternoon of March 10 Lake Fork yielded two ShareLunkers, and their stories illustrate the fact that big bass don’t all behave the same. (Also, see David Reavis' story Below) Michael Gray of Murphy landed this 15.32-pound bass from Lake Fork on March 10. The fish was 26.75 inches long and 22.5 inches in girth. Michael was using a white tube jig in four feet of water when he landed a 15.32-pound lunker. TPWD Photo © 2007, Larry D. Hodge	Michael Gray from Murphy, Texas A 15.32 lb. Largemouth Bass
The fifth 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork March 10, 2007 Oklahoman David Reavis traveled to Lake Fork to catch this 13.24-pound largemouth March 10. The fish was 24.25 inches long and 21 inches in girth. David was fishing on the bottom in 15 to 20 feet of water when he hooked his 13.24-pound bass. TPWD Photo © 2007, Larry D. Hodge	David Reavis from Sand Springs, Oklahoma A 13.23 lb. Largemouth Bass
The sixth 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork March 20, 2007 Dave Maltsberger of Lewisville, Texas caught the 6th Lake Fork Budweiser ShareLunker on March 20, matching a feat his son Derrell accomplished in March 2005. Fishing together as they often do, the Maltsbergers were fishing in 10 to 12 feet of water when Dave Maltsberger landed the 14.04-pound lunker, which was 25.75 inches long and 20.75 inches in girth. Bait used and location of the catch were not reported. TPWD Photo © 2006, David Campbell	Dave Maltsberger from Lewisville, Texas A 14.04 lb. Largemouth Bass
The seventh 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork April 10, 2007 Dale Washington of Godley, Texas, caught Budweiser ShareLunker No. 436 (which was also No. 415) from Lake Fork April 10. The 13.05-pound fish was 25.5 inches long and 20.5 inches in girth. Click Here for press release TPWD Photo © 2006, David Campbell	Dale Washington of Godley, Texas A 13.05 lb. Largemouth Bass
The eighth 2006/2007 ShareLunker from Lake Fork April 10, 2007 Jeff Kirkwood of Royse City, Texas, caught Budweiser ShareLunker No. 437 from Lake Fork April 10. The fish weighed 13.07 pounds and was 25.5 inches long and 20 inches in girth. TPWD Photo © 2006, David Campbell	Jeff Kirkwood of Royse City, Texas A 13.07 lb. Largemouth Bass

The Budweiser ShareLunker program is made possible through support from Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Since 1991, Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, has contributed millions of dollars in funding to support conservation causes and fishing, hunting and outdoor recreation programs in Texas.

ShareLunker Program
Program Description
Bud's ShareLunker Program is a tripartite venture among businesses, state government, and anglers to preserve and enhance Texas largemouth bass fisheries. Through the Program, anglers may loan largemouth bass weighing 13 pounds or more to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for spawning and research purposes which include evaluating relationships between genetics and early life history, growth, performance, behavior, and competition. After spawning, TPWD personnel will contact the angler and arrange a date at which the fish can be released back into the waters from which it was caught. In return for their cooperation, participating anglers receive a free fiberglass replica of their catch, ShareLunker clothing, and recognition at the awards banquet at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. In addition, the Texas resident catching the largest ShareLunker entry of the season will be awarded a lifetime fishing license
Anyone catching a 13-pound-plus largemouth bass is eligible to participate by calling (903) 670-2226 weekdays or by paging (888) 784-0600 weekends and evenings.

Official Rules for ShareLunker