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Men's Current Record

Name of Angler: Joe H. Bell
Hometown: Statesboro, Ga.
Weight: 75 lbs. 12 oz.
Total Length: 65 1/2 inches
Date of Catch: June 13, 2004
Bait or Lure Used: Live greeny
Type of Fishing: Private Boat ("Playin' to Win", Capt. Joe Bell)
Location of Catch: Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary
Name of Weigh Station: Mascot Pecan Co., Glennville, Ga.

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Women's Current Record

Name of Angler: Jessica Pace
Hometown: Savannah, Ga.
Weight: 45 lbs. 7 oz.
Total Length: 60.1 inches
Date of Catch: May 21, 2016
Bait or Lure Used: Minnow
Type of Fishing: Party or Charter Boat ("Smoak'in", Capt. Tommy Smoak)
Location of Catch: Navy Tower R6
Name of Weigh Station: Savannah Yacht Club, Savannah, Ga.

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