Lucky Anglers Break Two State Fishing Records On Same Day: 'dedication And Passion'

Two fortunate fishermen successful nan Mountain State precocious collapsed 2 statewide records, some connected nan aforesaid day.

In a May 1 announcement, nan West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) said nan 2 records were surgery connected April 22.

The records are related to 2 different types of fish: a redhorse sucker and a redear sunfish.

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Washington, West Virginia, resident Jason Floyd caught nan 24.57-inch, 5.75-pound redhorse sucker astatine nan Belleville Lock and Dam connected nan Ohio River, according to nan WVDNR.

"He caught nan food utilizing a FloBell Bottom Tackle swimbait and jighead connected a 10-pound braided line," nan authorities agency noted. 

Two West Virginia anglers managed to break authorities records while sportfishing connected nan aforesaid day. (West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR))

Later connected April 22, John Plott caught a hefty 12.44-inch, 1.60-pound redear sunfish, marking his 2nd record-breaking drawback of nan species.

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Plott's latest drawback collapsed nan West Virginia authorities grounds for redear sunfish length, but his erstwhile weight grounds of 1.75 pounds still stands. 

Jason Floyd precocious caught a record-breaking 24.57-inch, 5.75-pound redhorse sucker successful West Virginia. (West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR))

The Oak Hill resident caught nan record-breaking food utilizing a nightcrawler, according to WVDNR.

He reeled it successful astatine Plum Orchard Lake successful Fayette County.

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In a statement, WVDNR director Brett McMillion said that he was "thrilled to admit Mr. Floyd and Mr. Plott for their outstanding achievements."

"We look guardant to seeing much milestones for illustration these successful nan future."

The charismatic added, "These records item nan unthinkable fishing opportunities disposable crossed West Virginia arsenic good arsenic nan dedication and passion of our anglers."

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McMillion besides said, "Establishing caller grounds categories was an important measurement successful honoring nan diverseness of our fisheries, and we look guardant to seeing much milestones for illustration these successful nan future."

John Plott caught an awesome 12.44-inch, 1.60-pound redear sunfish, though he caught a heavier 1 successful nan past. (West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR))

Floyd is nan first angler to break nan redhorse sucker authorities grounds since nan agency added nan food to its grounds categories successful 2024, according to WVDNR.

The awesome catches are a fewer of galore fishing authorities records that person been surgery complete nan past year. 

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