Tag Archives: Record Catch

Teenager Achieves New West Virginia Record with Massive Tiger Trout Catch

March 11, 2024 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

In a remarkable feat, 16-year-old Nathan Smith from Burlington, W.Va., has secured the title of the new state record holder for tiger trout in West Virginia. The impressive catch took place on a Saturday morning at New Creek Dam Site …

Maryland State Record Rainbow Trout Hooked by Montgomery County Angler

February 19, 2024 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

In a remarkable feat, Jean-Philippe Lartigue from Bethesda has clinched the title of the new state record holder for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the Nontidal Division, as officially recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Lartigue’s extraordinary catch, …

Explore Ohio’s Top Fishing Destinations for a Record-Breaking Catch

February 4, 2024 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

As anglers gear up for another exciting fishing season, Ohio offers a plethora of promising spots to reel in some impressive catches. Whether you’re targeting largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, or saugeye, the state’s diverse inland lakes provide ample opportunities …

Record-Breaking Giant Freshwater Stingray Launches Conservation Efforts

January 30, 2024 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

In a historic announcement, Guinness World Records has officially recognized a colossal discovery: a 661-pound (300-kilo) stingray found in Cambodia’s Mekong River holds the title of the world’s largest freshwater fish. This remarkable feat, announced by a Guinness World Records …

First New State Fishing Record of 2024 Set by Local Angler in Jackson County

January 28, 2024 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

The thrill of fishing just got bigger for one lucky angler in the Kansas City area. Jeffrey Needles has made a splash in the fishing community by reeling in the first state-record fish of 2024 at Lake Lotawanaβ€”a hefty 12-ounce …

Colorado Kayak Angler Sets State Crappie Record Using Cutting-Edge Sonar

January 24, 2024 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

A kayak angler proudly displays the state-record crappie caught in Colorado. Eric Allee proudly showcases the new state-record black crappie he landed in November. Photograph by Eric Allee Colorado may not be the first place that comes to mind when …

Darlington Angler Thomas Over Jr. Reels in a Record Bass in Maryland

January 19, 2024 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

Hold onto your fishing hats, folks! Thomas Over Jr., the angling extraordinaire from Darlington, has just secured his spot in piscatorial history by bagging the Maryland state record for rock bass. Move over, regular-sized fish – we’ve got a 1.0-pound …

Angler Snags Massive Wels Catfish, Shuns Potential Record for the Love of Fishing

January 8, 2024 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Sarah

A skilled angler in England, Tomas Marcinkevicius, recently reeled in an extraordinary 133-pound wels catfish at a catch-and-release pay lake in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. This colossal catch appears to surpass the official British record of 62 pounds set in 1997 at …

Missouri Angler Achieves Record-breaking Catch within 15 Minutes of Fishing Outing

December 26, 2023 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

In a stroke of extraordinary luck, Anthony Rozniak from St. Peters, Missouri, had his fishing trip plans upended when, just 15 minutes into his outing with his brother on the Missouri River, he reeled in a remarkable 3-pound skipjack herring, …

Impressive 13.5-Pound Tautog Catch Amidst Challenging Weather Conditions

December 18, 2023 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

As the “12 Days of Christmas” shopping spree continues at Atlantic Tackle, the local fishing community in Ocean City, MD, faced some tumultuous weather in the past 24 hours. A forecasted Nor’easter swept through the area, unleashing high winds, relentless …