Hooked Up Designs Magazine May/June 2017 | Page 53

Left: Dr. Gary Schwarz celebrates as the shocking boat arrives back
at the dock with two 13-pound largemouth and one over 15 pounds,
indicating he is on track for growing a record fish.
it can be, and we’ll see what happens when it’s over.
The mystery of the journey is what makes it special.”
A SHOT AT A RECORD
Several fisheries biologists believe the Texas state
record may already be swimming somewhere in La
Perla. “The shocking surveys where we capture 13-,
14-, and 15-pound bass only reflect a fraction of the
actual fish population we have in the lake as it doesn’t
penetrate deep water,” explained Schwarz. But he is
quick to remind that the record cannot be broken
unless the fish is caught by conventional means. “To
break the record, the fish have to be caught with a rod
and reel.” And he’s hopeful that a guest will have the
honors of hooking the next record-book fish from his
lake. So much so, La Perla is now offering all-inclusive
three-day fishing packages that include food, lodg-
ing, and amenities, for those looking to make history.
Packages are limited to only six anglers per week, and
fishing days are strictly limited to only a few times per
month, which Schwarz even applies to his own family.
The ranch also offers world-class whitetail deer hunt-
ing, waterfowl and wing shooting, and several other
outdoor activities that may be combined with the an-
gling experience.
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