20-57-CWS | August 19, 2020
BILOXI, Miss. – The state Commission on Marine Resources certified a youth state fishing record at the August monthly meeting held Tuesday.
Rodie Armes, 10, of Pass Christian set the youth state record for Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) using conventional tackle, with a fish weighing 4.87 ounces. The previous youth state record for Spot was also held by Armes with a fish weighing 4.16 ounces.
“Congratulations to Rodie for working hard to beat his previous record,” said Mississippi Department of Marine Resources Executive Director Joe Spraggins. “We look forward to seeing more records set by Rodie.”
Photo courtesy MS Department of Marine Resources
- Rodie Armes with Spot
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.
