New Georgia State Record Shadow Bass Caught on Flint River

  Here is hoping that angler Kristen Brown is twice as excited over her catch of June 1, 2016. She holds the new state record shadow bass and it is the first time that shadow bass are recognized as eligible for state record status, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Brown, of Baconton, hooked this new state record shadow bass on the Flint River on June 1, 2016 using a plastic worm. This 10 oz, 9 1/4” inch catch now sets the standard for any new state record shadow bass. A new state record has to be at least one ounce greater... READ MORE