A Georgia angler has set the new official record for the queen triggerfish only two months after the previous record was set. His catch surpassed the record by two pounds.
A fisherman in Georgia is now the second angler to set a new record for the same fish in the span of two months. Brian C. Richburg, 29, from Brunswick, Georgia, is now the official record holder for the queen triggerfish after reeling in the vibrant species on May 17, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources . The angler went out with some friends, targeting mahi mahi, shellfish and wahoo, but around lunchtime the bites began to slow down, Richburg told Fox News Digital.
During that lull, Richburg started bottom fishing and, to his surprise, he reeled in something big, bright and 'beautiful,' he said. He caught his record-breaking fish offshore in roughly 180 feet of water near the South Ledge. At first, Richburg was unaware that his queen triggerfish was a record breaker. 'I was about to start cleaning the fish, I'd already cleaned all the other fish, and, I was literally about to put a knife to it,' Richburg said.
Richburg's catch weighed 9 pounds, 6.24 ounces. This new record surpasses the previous record set on April 7 by Ryan R. Simons of Richmond Hill. Simmons' catch weighed 7.58 pounds. 'Georgia’s coast offers a great variety of both offshore and inshore fishing, so it’s no surprise that Mr. Richburg was able to land his trophy fish,' Tyler Jones, public information officer for the DNR, told Fox News Digital.
The queen triggerfish species is known for its recognizable shape and distinct, vibrant colors, according to the DNR. The DNR officially recognized the state record after verifying the weight and species of Richburg's catch, the DNR's press release said. Richburg will be presented with a certificate signed by Governor Brian Kemp, DNR Commissioner Walter Rabon and Coastal Resources Division Director Doug Haymans.
We want to see anglers out there making memories and sometimes even breaking records.' Richburg is excited to get back out on the water for some upcoming fishing tournaments starting June 1, but right now he's enjoying being recognized as a record-breaking angler. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.
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