Anglers fishing in Alabama coastal waters broke eleven state records for saltwater species in one year’s time, according to Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). Two of those species were actually broken twice – sheepshead and permit.
Kendale Jeans landed a whopping 16 lb, 6.6 oz sheepshead just months after Kendale Jeans had set the state record with a 14 lb, 4 oz goat. Likewise, Patrick Willis landed an 8 lb, 2.4 oz permit just 10 months after Annalise Wilson set the record with 6 lb, 0.54 oz fish.
Other record fish include: Blackjack 13 lb 1.6 oz, Blackline Tilefish 1 lb 6.4 oz, Horse-eye Jack 30 lbs 4 oz, Jolthead Porgy 9 lbs 2.88 oz, Lizardfish 1 lb 11.2 oz, Red Cornetfish 2 lb 5.4 oz, Silvery John Dory 5 lb 0.28 oz.
While none of these fish were caught on fly, it demonstrates the variety of species and possible catches that can be made in Alabama coastal waters… and for the Mixed Bag Challenge taking place during our Gulf Coast Classic the first week in May.
