TENNESSEE, USA — If you're looking for a hobby to get hooked on, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has you covered with a program focused on fishing.

The TWRA is reeling in anglers from across the state with the Tennessee Angler Recognition Program . TARP focuses on length of the caught fish instead of weight, and it encourages catch-and-release.

The program does not just come with bragging rights, but a variety of prizes, including six levels of recognition ranging from your first catch to Master Angler, certificates, patches and even gift cards for Bass Pro Shop.

"There are trophy fish of 27 different species waiting to be caught all across the state from, I like to say from Mountain City to Memphis," said TWRA Communications Manager Jason Harmon. "So just get out there and do

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