Legacy Lunker donors receive a free fiberglass replica of their catch from Lake Fork Taxidermy, ShareLunker clothing, a Bass University subscription and other goodies. Anglers also are entered in a pair of year-end drawings for $5,000 shopping sprees. Pictured here are the 17 anglers responsible for 18 entries last season. The fish produced about 190,000 fingerlings.(TPWD Photo)
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Each fish is genetically tested to determine the roots of its DNA. Those with pure Florida genes are kept separate from intergrades (Florida/northern strain cross). Scientists believe Florida bass are genetically superior to intergrades.
