Man Sets Record with 126-pound Fish in Mississippi

The following is a press release from the Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources:

The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources (MCMR) certified a Mississippi recreational saltwater conventional tackle record during its April 15 meeting.

Don Wheeler of Laurel broke the state conventional record for greater amberjack with a 126-pound fish on March 22, 2014. The previous record was 124.4 pounds set in 2012.

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Source: WJTV

TF&G Staff

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