Men's Current Blackfin Tuna Record

Name of Angler: Tyler Deal

Hometown: Statesboro, Ga. 

Weight: 40 lb. 8 oz.

Total Length: 39 inches

Date of Catch: April 3, 2016

Type of Fishing: Trolling

Location of Catch: Triple Ledge offshore Savannah

Name of Boat: Vindicator (Capt. Ryan Howard)

Name of Weigh Station: Savannah Yacht Club, Savannah, Ga. (Certified scales)

Disposition: Current record

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Women's Current Blackfin Tuna Record

Name of Angler: Penny Morgan-Turner

Hometown: St. Simons Island, Ga. 

Weight: 30 lb. 8 oz.

Total Length: 34 inches

Date of Catch: May 5, 1999

Bait or Lure Used: Live Spanish Sardine

Type of Fishing: Slow trolling

Location of Catch: Navy Tower R5

Name of Boat: Natural High (Capt. Eric Parmalee)

Name of Weigh Station: Gisco Seafood, St. Simons Island, Ga. (Certified scales)

Disposition: Current record

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