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Horry fish-tagging event tags more than 200 fish

The tagging event took place along the Apache Oceanfront Pier and Springmaid Beach Pier in Myrtle Beach. More than 140 anglers signed up to compete in the catching and releasing of a select species of fish, including spot, croaker, whiting, weakfish, flounder, pompano and red drum. The fish caught by participating anglers were measured, and tagged by S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) staff and released back into the water. (Pictured is Ernie Muhammad with SCNDR  Fisheries Management)

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