State Record "Stumpknocker" Tied on Satilla River

SATILLA RIVER ANGLER TIES SPOTTED SUNFISH STATE RECORD 

 

Spotted sunfish, also called “stumpknockers,” present a fun fishing challenge for anglers.  Ryan Kersey can attest to that!  Kersey, age 39, of Swainsboro, Ga., also knows that the effort was well worth it as he reeled in a tie to the current state-record spotted sunfish from the Satilla River on June 4, 2014. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division, this 10 oz, 8-inch catch doesn’t beat, but ties, the existing state record established by Mike Markovcic in 2003.  A new record would have to be at least one ounce greater.   

 

“The Satilla River is going to be the best place to be during the hot Georgia summer for some fantastic bream fishing, and the catch of this new state record tie is a great example,” says John Biagi, chief of fisheries for the Wildlife Resources Division.  ”Georgia offers such fantastic places for anglers, from big rivers and reservoirs to small neighborhood lakes.  I hope this tying record will inspire others to get out there and go fish Georgia!”

 

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