Tag Archives: Record Catch

Virginia Angler Lands Record-Size Hybrid at Cherokee Lake, Then Sets It Free

April 26, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Jeff Hubbard of Bluefield, Virginia, reeled in the catch of a lifetime this spring at Tennessee’s Cherokee Lake β€” but the real story isn’t just about the fish he caught. It’s about the choice he made afterward. Fishing on March …

Master of the Light Line: Art Weston Lands 153-Pound Alligator Gar on 2-Pound Test

April 25, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

In the world of record-chasing anglers, Art Weston continues to set the bar higher with each catch. The 54-year-old from Kentucky recently boated and released a mammoth 153-pound, 7-foot 3-inch alligator gar on a mere 2-pound-test line from Lake Livingston …

“Living Dinosaur” Caught: Hilton Angler Sets New York State Record

April 2, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A fisherman from Hilton, New York, has landed a record-breaking longnose gar, a species often referred to as a “living dinosaur,” according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Chuck Zimmerman, a Monroe County resident, reeled in …

Texas Youth Achieves Triple Lake Record in Single Day

March 25, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A 12-year-old angler from Crawford, Texas, Kenton Mabry, achieved an extraordinary feat on March 11, setting three lake fishing records in a single day at Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir near Waco. Accompanied by his father, Brad, Kenton launched their bass boat …

Gulf Giant: A 265.5-Pound Yellowfin Sets New Standard

March 24, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

Venice, Louisiana, a renowned yellowfin tuna destination, witnessed a historic catch on March 7th. A group of anglers, guided by Captain Matt Moranda of The Mexican Gulf Fishing Company aboard the “Wild Bill,” landed a 265.5-pound yellowfin, the largest ever …

New Spotted Bass Record Set at Lake Hartwell During MLF Invitational

March 20, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A new Lake Hartwell spotted bass record was set during the Major League Fishing (MLF) Invitational, with a massive 6.25-lb. bass caught by pro angler Chad Mrazek from Texas on March 16. The record-breaking fish not only earned Mrazek recognition …

Massachusetts Teen Lands State-Record Largemouth Bass Through the Ice

March 16, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

After spending nearly 300 days on the water last year, 13-year-old Kyler Leslie was more prepared than most to reel in a record-breaking largemouth bass through the ice. On February 23, Leslie landed a massive 7.71-pound, 25-inch-long bass in Massachusetts, …

Young Angler Sets St. Marys River Bowfin Record

March 5, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A piece of cut bream fished on the bottom led to a record-setting bowfin catch for Colt James on the St. Marys River. On Feb. 22, Colt James of Waycross landed a 6-lb., 7.68-oz. bowfin while fishing with his father. …

Record-Breaking Bass Caught from Shore at Lady Bird Lake

March 3, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

A Dripping Springs musician landed a record-breaking largemouth bass while fishing from shore at Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Willie Pipkin reeled in a 14.05-pound bass, setting a new water body record for the 468-acre reservoir. Pipkin, a professional …

Anglers Stun Australia with Record-Breaking 80kg Cobia Catch

February 25, 2025 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

A long-standing fishing record has been shattered as a group of Australian anglers landed a massive 80-kilogram cobia off the coast of Fremantle, Western Australia. Drew Clowes, from Jazz Charters, was fishing with young angler Koby Duncan when the extraordinary …