State Records, Fly Fishermen Take Heed

I took a look at the Mississippi State fishing records and have some thoughts. While I think the Largemouth, Crappie, and Bream records caught on regular tackle are safe, I think any fly fishermen on the lake have a chance at a couple of records.

I have caught bigger bluegill and redear on regular tackle out at the lake than the current fly fishing records. It stands to reason a fly fisherman can break those records.

Also the White crappie record is open in the fly division. That means if some one has caught a White Crappie on a fly, they haven't weighed it in. There are lots of articles on fly fishing for Crappie. Google it and try it out, you just may make the record books.

Also if the Bass keep getting bigger, like they have been over the last couple of years, who knows, a 12 pounder on a fly wouldn't be impossible.



Here are the Mississippi State Records for fish that we have at the Lake.
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Regular rod and reel

Largemouth Bass ---- 18.15 lbs

White Crappie ---- 5lbs - 3 ozs

Black Crappie ---- 4lbs - 4 ozs

Bluegill ----- 3.45 lbs

Redear ----- 3.33 lbs

Yellow Bass ---- 1.46 lbs ( caught at Lake Cavalier)

Grass Carp ----- 53.2 lbs
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Fly Rod

Largemouth Bass ----- 11- 62 lbs

White Crappie ----- Open

Black Crappie------ 3.02 lbs

Blue Gill ----------1.37 lbs

Redear ------------1.o6 lbs

Yellow Bass-------- Open

Grass Carp --------- 20.37 lbs

All Species State Records can be found here