Men's Marlin (Blue) Current Record

Name of Angler: Dr. John C. Howard , Jr.

Hometown: Savannah, Ga. 

Weight: 491 lbs. 8 oz.

Length:  11' 2 1/2"

Date of Catch: June 20, 1985

Bait or Lure Used: artificial

Type of Fishing: Party or Charter Boat ("III Man", Capt. Sandy Dixon)

Location of Catch: Little Tybee

Name of Weigh Station: GA-DNR, Thunderbolt, Ga.

Disposition: Current record

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Women's Marlin (Blue) Current Record

Name of Angler: Susan D. Meek

Hometown: Savannah, Ga. 

Weight: 178 lbs. 0 oz.

Length:  9' 4 1/2"

Date of Catch: June 22, 1985

Bait or Lure Used: artificial

Type of Fishing: Private Boat ("Nita M.", Capt. Frank R. Meek)

Location of Catch: South Ledge at 230' depth

Name of Weigh Station: GA-DNR, Thunderbolt, Ga.

Disposition: Current record

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