A call to anglers for help controlling a nuisance bighead carp population led to one experienced fishing guide’s reeling in a state record fish, with a hefty specimen weighing in at 118 pounds, 3 ounces.
Answering the invitation made by Oklahoma state authorities was Bryan Baker, a fishing guide for Spoonbill Wreckers. His huge fish was caught from Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees in northeastern Oklahoma, in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, in May.
“We’ve asked skilled anglers to help capture invasive bighead carp from Grand Lake, and Oklahoma anglers have answered the call!” Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) posted on Facebook on May 12, crediting Baker for “reeling in our first bighead carp state record.” In the comments section below they added, “We believe this one was snagged!”…