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The last group is unfortunately the hardest to rein-
troduce to the sport. They are those who have stopped MATT MAUCK/ODWC
because they simply didn’t enjoy it. Fishing isn’t for
everyone, but it doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t have
the opportunity. We ought to extend invitations when
a time presents itself. Anglers such as these are best
suited for hot spots on a local pond or a thick white
bass run. One successful fishing trip could have a ma-
jor effect on a person’s outlook on fishing. They may
not become actively engaged anglers, but the expe-
rience might help spark an interest in a child of their
own someday. Just having the skills to be able to fish
and pass that knowledge along to the next generation
is invaluable to the sport and the resource, even if that
person does not become an avid angler.
The next generation of anglers carries the wisdom
of those who came before them, and in this spirit an Oklahoma waters provide ample opportunities for new and
seasoned anglers alike. Species such as alligator gar can give a
angler’s journey never truly ends. veteran angler quite a thrill.

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