Men's Pompano (African) Current Record

Name of Angler: Richard Bjorneby

Hometown: Darien, Ga. 

Weight: 40 lbs. 0.48 oz.

Length:  47.8" (fork)

Date of Catch: March 13, 2021

Bait or Lure Used: Menhaden

Type of Fishing: Jigging

Party or Charter Boat: "Anchored Up," Capt. Johnny Wildes

Location of Catch: Navy Tower R4

Name of Weigh Station: GADNR-CRD, Brunswick, Ga.

Disposition: Current record

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Click here for previous record held from August 12, 2019 - March 13, 2021, by Alvin Dezern of Brunswick, Ga.

Women's Pompano (African) Current Record

Name of Angler: Jennifer Roberts

Hometown: Springfield, Ga. 

Weight: 25 lbs. 13 oz.

Length:  43 3/8" 

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: M2R6 Tower

Name of Weigh Station: DNR Fish Hatchery, Richmond Hill, Ga.

Disposition: Current record

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