Local fisherman’s tale rings true

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ROCKWALL, TX (September 29, 2014) David Routh, a longtime North Texan and avid fisherman, won first place in the National Junior Division for Bluegill in both 1958 and 1960; wins that secured a mention in Field and Stream. Yet, even with all those accolades, his most unique trophy came not from a tournament, but from a […]

Rockwall fisherman recovers after wrangling prize-winning catfish

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Rockwall fisherman recovers after wrangling prize-winning catfish

(Rockwall) June 21, 2013 – Recovering from a serious ankle injury and staph infection is just one more challenge that “bare knuckle” fisherman Eddie Drake of Rockwall is determined to win. The 32-year-old Bodin Concrete worker is resting at home following more than two weeks of treatment at Lake Pointe Medical Center. He’s on the mend […]