IDFG photo of Joey Walton holding his Idaho catch and release state record smallmouth bass. Measuring 23.75 inches the record fish was caught in the Dworshak Reservoir using a 6th Sense Swim Jig - caught 12/16/22.

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Joey Walton caught the #Idaho catch & release #StateRecord smallmouth bass measuring 23.75in in the Dworshak Reservoir. Unofficially weighing 9.1lb this record #Smallmouthbass was caught on a 6th Sense Swim Jig in 2022.
#fishing #bassfishing #bass

Virginia DWR photo of Anthony Duncan holding the Virginia state record Walleye. Caught in the New River on 12/15/00 this walleye weighed 15lb 15oz.

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Anthony Duncan caught the Virginia #StateRecord #Walleye in the New River back in 2000 weighing 15lb 15oz. Like many states #Virginia revamped its qualifications standards so there is an unofficial record still on the books from 1973 weighing 22lb 8oz.
#fishing

Nevada DOW photo of Jason Flaten holding his Nevada state record Yellow Perch weighing 1lb 9oz that was caught in the Wildhorse Reservoir on 12/13/23.

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Just last year Jason Flaten caught this 1lb 9oz Nevada #StateRecord Yellow Perch in the Wildhorse Reservoir.
#fishing #Nevada #perch

The Spokesman-Review photo of then 10 year old Kazen Cromar holding his Idaho catch & release state record brook trout measuring 22 inches. Caught while ice fishing on 12/11/2016 from Henry's Lake.

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Kazen Cromar pulled the #Idaho catch & release state record brook trout through the ice in 2016. Caught on Henry's Lake the brookie measured 22 inches beating the previous record that was set the week prior by just 1 inch.
#fishing #icefishing #staterecord #trout

West Virginia DNR photo of Michael John Drake holding his state record blue catfish weighing 69lb 7.2oz. Caught and released in the Ohio River on 12/8/23 this record marked the 4th year in a row the weight record for Blue Catfish was broken in West Virginia.

West Virginia DNR photo of Kimberly Feltner holding her West Virginia length record blue catfish measuring 50.82in. Caught just a couple months ago this fish is one of several blue catfish records set and reset in the last few years in West Virginia.

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Michael John Drake broke the West Virginia Blue #Catfish weight #StateRecord 1yr ago today(69lb 7.2oz). It marked the 4th year in a row the WV record was broken. Additionally, the length record for WV was just broken in Sept. by Kimberly Feltner(50.82in).
#fishing

Photo from Park Bait of Saro Kevorkian holding his Illinois state record burbot weighing 11lb 12.5oz. Saro released the record fish back into Lake Michigan where it was caught at Diversey Harbor.

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In 2020 Saro Kevorkian caught the #Illinois #StateRecord Burbot(11lb 12.5oz) before the ink was even dry on the previous record that was caught by Luc Van Brenk just a couple weeks prior. Both fish were caught in Lake Michigan at Diversey Harbor.
#Burbot #fishing

Virginia DNR photo of Grant Bentz holding the Virginia State Record Rainbow Trout weighing 14lb 12oz. Caught 6/9/24 on a Berkley Gulp Minnow.

2024 Recap - Virginia State Record Rainbow Trout

Grant Bentz broke the #Virginia Rainbow Trout #StateRecord that had stood for over 30 years. After twice losing the same fish he came back a 3rd time and landed this 14lb 12oz behemoth on 6/9/24 using a Berkley Gulp Minnow.
#fishing #fish #Trout

Shelby County Today photo of Hazel and Wymon Bolton. Hazel owns the Texas Black Crappie state record weighing 4lb 0oz and measuring 17in. Caught using a cane pole the record was set 12/5/2002.

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Hazel Bolton caught the #Texas #StateRecord Black Crappie on a cane pole in 2002(4lb/17in). If you've never used a cane pole give it a whirl sometime because they're a blast! Here's a lovely picture of Hazel with her husband & #fishing partner Wymon.
#fish #crappie

Brenden Jones pictured with his Nebraska state record Longnose Gar weighing 24lb 14oz and measuring 57 inches. Photo from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

2024 Recap - Nebraska State Record Longnose Gar

On September 19th Brenden Jones caught the Nebraska Rod & Reel #StateRecord Longnose Gar in the Missouri River. Caught using cutbait and weighing 24lb 14oz(57in) the fish was ultimately released.
#fish #fishing #Gar #Nebraska

Bowfishing Association of America photo of Steve Creekmore holding his Tennessee state record Tilapia weighing 9lb 8oz.

On this day in bowfishing history...

Steve Creekmore shot the #Tennessee #bowfishing state record #Tilapia in the Old Hickory Reservoir weighing 9lb 8oz in 2017. Bowfishing has been around since the Stone Age and today is helpful in reducing invasive species populations.
#fish #fishing #StateRecord

West Virginia DNR photo of Tyler Rutherford holding the state record Channel Catfish weighing 46lb 11.2oz.

2024 Recap - West Virginia State Record Channel Catfish

Caught using a kiddie pole and 6lb test line Tyler Rutherford caught the #WestVirginia #StateRecord Channel Catfish from his family's farm pond. Weighing 46lb 11.2oz this #catfish was caught July 21st using a nightcrawler.
#fish #fishing

An image of Ray Johnson's Freshwater Hall of Fame Certificate. He has several state records, invented the Real Minnow Lure and written a book on fishing. Featured in a People magazine profile, Ray is worth a a google search.

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Freshwater Hall of Famer Ray Johnson caught and released the #Utah #StateRecord Muskellunge measuring 53.25in in 1998. Holding several records, this cave-dwelling eccentric and mercurial(some might say infamous) fisherman is worth a google search.
#fishing #fish

West Virginia DNR photo of Lindell Marker holding the state record black crappie for length measuring 17.36 inches. His fishing partner Dwight Priestly caught a black crappie the same day that tied the existing weight record of 2.85lb. Both fish were caught August 8th on Woodrum lake.

West Virginia DNR photo of Dwight Priestly holding the state record(tied) black crappie for weight(2.85lb). On the same day his fishing partner Lindell Marker caught the state record black crappie for length measuring 17.36in. Both fish were caught August 8th on Woodrum lake.

2024 Recap - West Virginia Black Crappie State Records

#WestVirginia keeps both length & weight records. On August 8th the length record was broken AND the weight record was tied by 2 guys #fishing with each other.

Lindell Marker 17.36in
Dwight Priestly 2.85lb(tied w/current record)
#staterecord

Nolan Sprengeler holds the Minnesota state record Muskellunge weighing 55lb 14oz and measuring 57.75 inches. Friends Kevin Kray and Zack Skogland were instrumental in helping catch and land the monster Muskie from Mille Lacs Lake. Nolan also set the Minnesota state record Black Crappie in May 2024(3lb 9oz, 17.5 inches). Additionally, Nolan recently guided the catch of the yet to be certified Minnesota state record Catch & Release Muskie in October beating the previous record that had just been set in June. Photo by Zack Skogland.

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Muskie guide(also MN Black #Crappie record holder) Nolan Sprengeler landed the #Minnesota #StateRecord Muskellunge weighing 55lb 14oz(57.75in) with the help of friends Kevin Kray & Zack Skogland. Release was attempted but the #fish didn't survive.
#fishing #muskie

The McMullen family holding the Mississippi state record King Mackerel caught 11/20/09. The fish helped win the 2009 SKA Championship. The McMullen family operates the Ocean Isle Fishing Center in Ocean Isle NC.

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A family effort helped win the 2009 SKA Championship. Barrett McMullen along with his brother/Capt. Brant and father Rube landed the #Mississippi #StateRecord King Mackerel(74lb 1.6oz). Together they operate the Ocean Isle #Fishing Center in Ocean Isle Beach NC.

Renowned trophy fisherman Gregg Munck holds the Arizona State Record Walleye. It was caught on Show Low Lake and weighed 16lb 1.76oz. and measured 31". He also holds the Arizona Catch and Release Walleye record measuring 33". Additionally, Gregg wrote a book on trophy fishing worth checking out - "Trophy Fishing Secrets" available on Amazon.

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Trophy fisherman Gregg Munck caught the #Arizona #StateRecord Walleye weighing 16lb 1.76oz.(11/18/02) on Show Low Lake. He also holds the Arizona Catch and Release #Walleye record measuring 33". Check out Gregg's book "Trophy #Fishing Secrets" available on Amazon.

Oklahoma Wildlife Department photo of Jeff D. Olinger holding the state record Black Buffalo weighing 42lb 8oz. Caught 11/17/13 on Chimney Rock Lake.

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We return to #Oklahoma to recognize another #StateRecord Buffalo. This time it's a Black Buffalo caught by Jeff D. Olinger weighing 42lb 8oz. Caught on Chimney Rock lake, today marks the 11 year anniversary of this catch.
#fish #fishing #otd

Dr. Luis Mispireta holding the Delaware state record Bluefish he caught 11/16/15 weighing 24lb 13oz.

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Dr. Luis Mispireta caught the Delaware state record Bluefish weighing 24lb 13oz. Measuring 43" this Bluefish was caught on 11/16/15. The previous record had stood for 35 years.
#fish #fishing #delaware #staterecord #saltlife

A 14 year old Tyson Hallam holding his Kansas State Record Largemouth Bass. 11lb 12.8oz

Steven Paul holding the Tennessee State Record Muskellunge. 43lb 14oz.

TYSON Vs. PAUL

Battle of the Ages...

14 year old TYSON Hallam weighing in the Kansas State Record Largemouth Bass at 11lb 12.8oz(5/3/08)

Vs.

Veteran fisherman Steven PAUL weighing in the Tennessee State Record Muskellunge at 43lb 14oz(3/2/17)

#fish #fishing #Kansas #Tennessee #StateRecord #bass

Indiana DNR photo of Rex Remington holding the Indiana State Record Smallmouth Bass weighing 8lb 3.6oz. Caught on 3/4/24 from Monroe Lake.

2024 Recap - Indiana State Record Smallmouth Bass 8lb 3.6oz

Probably my favorite record of 2024. Caught(later released) using a Berkley Stunna Jerkbait in Monroe Lake on 3/4/24, Rex Remington holds the #Indiana #StateRecord #Smallmouth #Bass. The previous record stood for 32 years.
#fish #fishing

Jordan Matthews holding his 9.1oz Mississippi state record Inshore Lizardfish. Caught 11/14/21

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We're recognizing Jordan Matthews and his 9.1oz #Mississippi #StateRecord Inshore Lizardfish caught exactly 3 years ago today. I know, I know, I'll post a bass soon.
#fish #fishing #otd

A photo of Raymond Wait who caught the Kansas state record saugeye on 11/13/98. 9lb 12.96oz

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We honor US Air Force veteran Raymond Wait who passed away 7/12/24 at 90 years old. Raymond caught the #Kansas #StateRecord Saugeye weighing 9lb 12.96oz and measuring 28.5in on 11/13/1998. A saugeye is cross between a #walleye and a sauger.
#fish #fishing #otd

Angela Dixon holding the Arkansas State Record Brown Bullhead - 3lb 9oz

2024 Recap - Arkansas State Record Brown Bullhead - 3lb 9oz

Angela Dixon's #Arkansas #StateRecord Brown Bullhead was caught on 2/9/24 and beat the previous record by 3oz. This one was caught on Lower White Oak Lake. The previous record was caught on Upper White Oak Lake 11 years ago.
#fish #fishing

Leroy Broaddrick holding the Oklahoma state record Bigmouth Buffalo. 59lb 15oz

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Leroy Broaddrick caught the #Oklahoma #staterecord Bigmouth Buffalo. Weighing 59lb 15oz, this record fish was caught on Greenleaf lake on 11/12/1988. There have been larger ones caught in Oklahoma but not by rod & reel.
#fish #fishing #otd

Keith Pazour holding his South Dakota state record walleye. 17lb 13oz

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Keith Pazour caught the South Dakota #staterecord #walleye weighing 17lb 13oz. Caught one year ago today, it beat the previous record by 1lb 5oz. Both fish were caught on Lake Oahe.
#fish #fishing #otd #southdakota

Photo of a man holding a walleye he caught while fishing.

Not a #staterecord. Just my dad happy as shit that he caught a walleye on a lake that doesn’t produce very many.

A photo of Jarrett Knize Abbey Road'ing his #Illinois #staterecord Bighead #Carp across North Avenue after catching it in the Humboldt Park Lagoon. It weighed 72lb 9oz.(11/8/21).

Jarrett Knize's #Illinois #staterecord Bighead #Carp. Humboldt Park Lagoon. Weighed 72lb 9oz.(11/8/21).

Jarrett Knize's #Illinois #staterecord Bighead #Carp. Humboldt Park Lagoon. Weighed 72lb 9oz.(11/8/21).

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Jarrett Knize Abbey Road'd his #Illinois #staterecord Bighead #Carp across North Avenue after catching it in the Humboldt Park Lagoon. It weighed 72lb 9oz.(11/8/21). A couple extra pictures here for the #carp fans out there.
#fish #fishing #otd #chicago #carp

Wes Case holding the Idaho state record Brown Trout caught in the Ashton Reservoir 11/6/2007.

Really hard to stay on message today but here we go

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In 2007, while #fishing from shore & using 8lb test line, Wes Case caught the #Idaho #staterecord brown trout in the Ashton Reservoir weighing 27lb 4.96oz. It was estimated to be 10-11 years old
#fish #otd #trout

Vincent Simms(right) holds the Rhode Island state record Tautog weighing 22lb 5.28oz and measuring 33"(10/21/24). With Simms is Captain Rob Taylor of Newport Fishing Charters.

2024 Recap - Rhode Island State Record Tautog 22lb 5.28oz

Just a couple weeks ago(10/21/24) Vincent Simms Jr. caught the #staterecord #Tautog in #RhodeIsland weighing 22lbs 5.28oz and measuring 33". The fella with the sweet beard is Captain Robert Taylor from Newport #Fishing Charters.
#fish

Mark McArtor holds his Missouri jug line state record Hybrid Striped Bass he caught of 10/31/16 and weighing 9lb 1oz.

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Mark McArtor caught the jug line #Missouri #staterecord Hybrid Striped Bass in Lake of the Ozarks. The #fish was caught on 10/31/16 and weighed 9lb 1oz.
#Bass #lakeoftheozarks #fishing