BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A Baltimore County man is getting some attention for his skills on the water.
He was given the state’s first-ever Fish Maryland Master Angler Award.
READ MORE: Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Fire Amid Thunderstorm In Baltimore's Riverside NeighborhoodGary Simpson caught a total of 10 different species, including a carp.
READ MORE: Fourth Of July Fireworks Return To Baltimore's Inner HarborThe State Natural Resources Department says he won the award because of his talent and determination.
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