Big Fishing Tournaments May Come to Lake Lanier Print
Monday, 22 January 2007 18:57

Lake Lanier Bass
Lake Lanier Bass
Governor Sonny Perdue has announced a program called “Go Fish Georgia” that would set aside $19 million to:  

     
  • Develop a bass trail along 15 sites on Georgia’s major rivers and reservoirs
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  • Lure visitors from fishing havens in other states   
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  • Grow the fishing industry in Georgia that currently employs 9,000 people and add a billion dollars to the economy annually.
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  • Land more lucrative fishing tournaments.
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  • Build “mega ramps” will help the state compete for the mammoth televised competitions that can generate as much as $20 million each.   
 

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