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BasicPatrick · 08-15-2011, 07:24 PM

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Striped Bass All-Tackle Record Challenged

News has spread quickly of Greg Myerson’s recent striped bass catch in Connecticut, USA as a potential contender for the All-Tackle title. As one would expect, this application is causing quite a buzz; if approved, Myerson’s catch would break a 29 year old record for one of North America’s most popular inshore saltwater species. Myerson’s application arrived at IGFA late last and the review process is now underway. Several IGFA staff, including the President,will review all materials and testimonies before making a decision; in the meantime, here’s a look at the record Myerson’s catch is challenging:

Current All Tackle Striped Bass Record

Angler: Albert McReynolds
Catch Date: September 21, 1982
Catch Place: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
Weight: 35.6 kg (78 lb 8 oz)

08-15-2011, 07:24 PM	#305
BasicPatrick M.S.B.A. iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA Posts: 2,795	INTERNATIONAL GAME FISH ASSOCIATION Login \| Donate \| Join Last Name Member ID EVENTS \| ADVERTISE \| LATEST NEWS \| CAREERS \| SHOP \| IGFA PARTNERS IGFA GO FISH MUSEUM CONSERVATION EDUCATE GIVE JOIN IGFA NEWS Striped Bass All-Tackle Record Challenged News has spread quickly of Greg Myerson’s recent striped bass catch in Connecticut, USA as a potential contender for the All-Tackle title. As one would expect, this application is causing quite a buzz; if approved, Myerson’s catch would break a 29 year old record for one of North America’s most popular inshore saltwater species. Myerson’s application arrived at IGFA late last and the review process is now underway. Several IGFA staff, including the President,will review all materials and testimonies before making a decision; in the meantime, here’s a look at the record Myerson’s catch is challenging: Current All Tackle Striped Bass Record Angler: Albert McReynolds Catch Date: September 21, 1982 Catch Place: Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA Weight: 35.6 kg (78 lb 8 oz)
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