South Dakota angler breaks 56-year pumpkinseed record with 1lb catch
A teenager in South Dakota set a new state record by catching a one-pound pumpkinseed fish in Wall Lake. The catch, which broke a 56-year-old record, was facilitated by the use of modern sonar technology.
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This story highlights the intersection of traditional outdoor recreation and modern technological aids in sports fishing.
A fishing trip in South Dakota turned into a record-breaking day after a teenager caught the biggest pumpkinseed ever officially recorded in the state.Jack Backman of Harrisburg, South Dakota, was fishing with his friend Garrett Johnson on June 18 when he caught the fish in Wall Lake. At first, he believed he had hooked a crappie. But when he pulled the fish closer to the boat, he realised it was something much rarer.The catch was later weighed on a certified scale and officially recorded at one pound.
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