Godfather of Big Bass Retires

Mr. Sharelunker is hanging up his scales.

David L. Campbell, 65, who has worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for 46 years and coordinates its ShareLunker program, will retire at the end of March.

"David Campbell and the ShareLunker program are almost synonymous," said Gary Saul, director of TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division. "He is without doubt the No. 1 ambassador for the ShareLunker program, which is TPWD’s most highly visible program, gaining more media coverage annually than all other TPWD programs combined.

“To hundreds of anglers...