I think congratulations for "Reelhard" are in order...

[moore_rb]

Not only for his cool new boat, but also for the fact that Doug's world record submission was officially awarded by the IGFA, and he now holds the All-tackle world record for Barred Pargo:

http://www.igfa.org/Records/Fish-Records.aspx?LC=ATR&Fish=Snapper, greenbar

I got to see the Certificate (and the mounted fish) today and both are very impressive.

Very, very cool. Congrats Doug!

 

[Stuart]

Congrats! I wonder how many world records I've eaten?? :wink:

 

[RIC]

That is great! I can't wait to see the mount as well. It must look very impressive. Maybe Scott or Doug could post a picture of the mount as well as list who did it for him. Way to go Doug!

www.RICSROCKYPOINTFISHING.COM

 

[wishamako1]

Fantastic

Doug, my hat is off to you, I know you will make some more great catches, now you have more room for bigger fish

 

[don]

Hot Damn, Congratulations Doug!:cheers:

 

[bahiatrader]

Congratulations from Bob Barnes also. My fishing buddy Ed and I once ate a wold recrod grayling I caught when I was in Alaska. We just thought it was a nice fish!

 

[Shawno]

Way to go, Doug! The last time I checked IGFA all-tackle world records there were several that could easily be beaten (or eaten) out of RP, see list below. Also, I'm still waiting to hear more about your new boat, i.e. make, model, year, pictures. I'm bored silly here in Abu Dhabi and look forward to fishing again in March. Best of luck.

Goldspotted Sand Bass 6 lb 0 oz
Gulf Grouper 113 lb 0 oz
Leopard Grouper 22 lb 0 oz
Sawtail Grouper 31 lb 0 oz
Lizardfish 2 lb 0 oz
Pacific Red Snapper 17 lb 7 oz

 

[ReelHard]

pics of mount and certificate. mount done by t&a fish taxidermy (terry Johnson) 480-748-3664. www.tafish.net

 

[Kenny]

What a beautiful Fish Doug. I remember reading how you had no idea that that bad boy was on your line , but maybe a grouper.

Ric and I got into some Golden Spots one day, and a couple of them were close to 6 lbs, but we never gave it a thought about any records... Ric, I'll bet you will next time though.