LIVINGSTON, TX – In a groundbreaking revelation that has the local fishing community buzzing, lifelong Polk County resident and avid angler, Bubba Jenkins, has claimed to have uncovered the key to reeling in massive fish from Lake Livingston. According to Jenkins, the secret ingredient to a successful fishing trip is none other than playing classic country music on a portable radio under the light of the full moon.

“It’s all about setting the mood, ya know,” Jenkins explained with a twinkle in his eye. “Them big ol’ catfish and bass out there in that lake, they’re just like us – they appreciate a little George Strait and Merle Haggard to get ’em in the mood for some serious nibblin’.”

Jenkins recounted a recent fishing excursion where he decided to put his theory to the test. Armed with his trusty fishing rod, a cooler full of cold Lone Star beer, and a playlist of his favorite honky-tonk tunes, he ventured out to his secret spot on the lake shore. To his amazement, within minutes of cranking up the music, he felt a strong tug on his line that nearly pulled him into the water.

“I knew right then and there that I was onto something special,” Jenkins said, sporting a wide grin. “I reeled in the biggest dang catfish I’ve ever seen in my life – had to be at least a hundred pounds! And I swear, that fish was humming along to ‘The Dance’ by Garth Brooks the whole time.”

Local fishing enthusiasts have already begun stocking up on cowboy hats and country CDs in preparation for their own moonlit fishing adventures. County officials are reminding residents to be mindful of noise ordinances and to avoid disturbing the peace with excessively twangy tunes.

As for Jenkins, he plans to patent his innovative fishing technique and hopes to host workshops for aspiring anglers looking to hook their own aquatic jukebox buddies. In the meantime, he’ll be out on Lake Livingston, casting his line and serenading the depths with the timeless sounds of Texas country music.