Tag Archives: Record Catch

Angler Lands Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass in Montana

September 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Montana’s fishing scene is buzzing with excitement following the capture of a potential state record smallmouth bass. Josh Johnson, an experienced angler, landed an impressive 8.4-pound smallmouth, which is now poised to become the new state record. This monumental catch …

Fisherman Sets State Record with ‘Catch of a Lifetime’ in Iowa: A Historic Black Crappie with a Twist

September 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

On September 23, 2024, John Foster, an avid Iowa fisherman, etched his name into state fishing history by reeling in a monumental catch. This wasn’t just an ordinary fish, but a potential hybrid crappie that has since captivated anglers, biologists, …

5-Year-Old Boy Catches Record Fish in New York

September 23, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

A young fishing enthusiast from Buffalo, Gregory Martin, is on the verge of setting a new state record after reeling in an impressive pumpkinseed fish over the weekend. The 5-year-old made the catch while fishing with his family on Oneida …

Yellow-Eyed Fish From Maryland Sets New Fishing Record

September 12, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A new Maryland state fishing record was set when Jian Feng Li of Montgomery County, Maryland, caught a yellowedge grouper on August 27. This impressive fish was caught in the deep waters off Ocean City, specifically in Poorman’s Canyon, marking …

Maryland Angler Sets New State Record with Yellowedge Grouper

September 4, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

On September 4, 2024, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a new state record for the yellowedge grouper, a deep-water species known for its exceptional taste. Jian Feng Li of Silver Spring earned this distinction after reeling in …

West Virginia Anglers Set Back-to-Back Crappie Records in a Single Day

August 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

A remarkable day of fishing unfolded on Woodrum Lake near South Charleston, West Virginia, where two local anglers, Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley, set new state records for black crappie—one right after the other. The day began on August 8th …

Pending State Record Blue Line Tilefish in Maryland

August 26, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A recent fishing trip near Ocean City, Maryland, led to an exciting discovery—what may be a new state record for blueline tilefish. Kristen and the crew set out on the water, enjoying a day of fishing and watching the OC …

Two West Virginia Angling Buddies Smash State Records

August 26, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

Two fishermen in West Virginia set new state records for black crappie within just 75 minutes of each other, making for an extraordinary day on Woodrum Lake. On August 8, Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley were fishing together when Marker …

Angler Destroys State Fishing Record for Tiger Trout

August 22, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A 13-year-old boy from Kemmerer, Wyoming, made headlines after catching a tiger trout at the Viva Naughton Reservoir, breaking a state fishing record. Jaxon Krall landed the impressive fish, which weighed 12.77 pounds, measured 31.25 inches in length, and had …

Record-Smashing Triumph at Perryville Fishing Tournament

August 15, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

The recent Twisted Cat Outdoors Fishing Tournament in Perryville turned into a historic event, setting not one but two new records and leaving a lasting impression on participants and spectators alike. A Phenomenal Event in Perryville Originally scheduled for early …