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Was a World Record Striped Bass Caught? |
The striped bass community is waiting on the verification of a reported world-record striped bass having been caught on Long Island Sound, Connecticut . The striper, reportedly caught by North Branford resident Greg Myerson, tipped the scales at 81.88 pounds.
If confirmed, that beats the existing striper record of 78
pounds 8 ounces, which was set by Al McReynolds on Sept. 21, 1982,
Atlantic City, NJ.
It will be up to the
International Game Fish Association to determine if
Myerson's catch is the new world-record striped bass.
According to a Connecticut Post blog, Myerson caught the fish off a boat,
using live eel as bait. e between Milford and East Haven.
Myerson reportedly brought the striped bass to Jack’s Shoreline Bait &
Tackle in Westbrook, Connecticut .
Now, anglers await confirmation that the coveted striped bass record has
been broken.
Remember, This striped
Bass has not been confirmed as the Striped Bass record yet.
Stay tuned.
"The gaping mouth and belly on the 54-inch
fish were incredible" Report
by Kierran Broatch
New Pending World Record Striped Bass!
Exclusive Photos: Field and Stream.
Current World Record Striped Bass caught by Al McReynolds measured 53" in Length with a 34 1/2"Girth weighing in at 78 lbs 8oz.
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