22-38-CWS | October 3, 2022
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified two youth division state fishing records in September.
Rodie Armes of Pass Christian set the record using conventional tackle for Redfin Needlefish (Strongylura notata) with a fish weighing 2.9 ounces. Armes also set the fly fishing record for Hardhead Catfish (Ariopsis felis) with a fish weighing 1 pound, 3.5 ounces.
Photos courtesy MS Department of Marine Resources
- Rodie Armes with Redfin Needlefish
- Rodie Armes with Hardhead Catfish
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.
