MDMR certifies youth state record for Blacktip Shark

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified a youth division state fishing record this month for Rodie Armes, 12, of Pass Christian. Armes set the record for Blacktip Shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) using conventional tackle with a fish weighing 58 pounds, 6.4 ounces.

Rodie has received certified records for Needle Fish, Cownose Ray, Ladyfish, Spot, Leatherjacket, Hardhead Catfish and Redfin Needlefish.

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