Alabama has a new state record for striped bass, and it is a whopper. On February 28, James Bramlett of Dora, Ala. hauled a 69-pound, 9-ounce striped bass from the Black Warrior River near the Gorgas Steam plant in north-central Alabama. After being weighed on certified scales, this fish beat the previous record by more than 14 pounds and measured 46.75 inches long with a 37.75 inch girth.
Angler Hires Attorneys in Million-dollar Record Bass Fight
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Arkansas angler Rodney Ply made headlines last February when he hooked a staggering 68-pound striped bass from Bull Shoals Lake in his home state. Ply’s catch topped the state record by four pounds and the world record for landlocked striped bass by half a pound.
Half million dollar first prize up for grabs at Tulsa, Oklahoma Feb. 22-25.
Just over a week from today, the Bassmaster Classic kicks off at Grand Lake O' the Cherokees in northeast Oklahoma. The guy who turns out to be champion will bank a check for a half-million dollars. Probably the most prestigious event in competitive fishing, the Classic is also an annual celebration of all things bass fishing.