It weighed in at 78-1/2 lbs., was 53" long and its girth was measured at 34 - 1/2".
It took over 4 hours to land this monster striped bass, which has held the world record for more than 20 years.
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The IGFA all-tackle world record striped bass weighed 78 lbs 8 ounces.
This massive fish was caught at night by Al McReynolds off of the Vermont Avenue jetty in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was fishing during a September 21st 1982 Nor'easter storm. It weighed in at 78-1/2 lbs., was 53" long and its girth was measured at 34 - 1/2". It took over 4 hours to land this monster striped bass, which has held the world record for more than 20 years. |