by It didn’t take long for Vinny D’Anton to make the transition from stripers to spotted sea trout after returning to his winter home in Sarasota, Florida. The first morning wade fishing at Indian Beach produced steady action casting lures, and a friend also released a 19-inch red drum.
That sounds a lot better than the N.J. small craft advisory through late Saturday night, and the forecast of northwest winds at 15-20 knots plus gusts to 25.
Looking back, the IGFA notes “The largest fish ever taken within IGFA regulations. Period. With great whites now protected, this IGFA record is destined to stand for the ages.
Weight: 2,664 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Alfred Dean Location: Ceduna, South Australia Date: April 21, 1959 Fight Time: 1 hour Lure/Bait: Porpoise Tackle: Ashaway line; Penn 14/0 reel; Fiberglass rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org “
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