Pompano (African)

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Men's Current Record

Name of Angler: Richard Bjorneby
Hometown: Darien, Ga.
Weight: 40 lbs. 0.48 oz.
Total Length: 47.8 inches (fork length)
Date of Catch: March 13, 2021
Bait or Lure Used: Menhaden
Type of Fishing: Party or Charter Boat ("Anchored Up," Capt. Johnny Wildes); Jigging
Location of Catch: Navy Tower R4
Name of Weigh Station: Georgia DNR Coastal Regional Headquarters, Brunswick, Ga.

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Women's Current Record

Name of Angler: Jennifer Roberts
Hometown: Springfield, Ga.
Weight: 25 lbs. 13 oz.
Total Length: 43 3/8 inches
Date of Catch: July 17, 2014
Bait or Lure Used: Pogy
Type of Fishing: Party or Charter Boat ("Cureage", Capt. Danny Johnson)
Location of Catch: Navy Tower M2R6
Name of Weigh Station: Georgia DNR Richmond Hill Hatchery, Richmond Hill, Ga.​

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