According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, angler Michael Wherley was out with a friend on a 16-foot boat last month in Lancaster County when he was able to catch the record-setting fish.
LANCASTER CO., Pa. - A Pennsylvania angler caught a massive catfish from the Susquehanna River and set a new state record in return., angler Michael Wherley was out with a friend on a 16-foot boat last month in Lancaster County when he was able to catch the record-setting fish., according to state officials, breaking the record by nearly 10 pounds.Wherley shared with officials that it took him almost 30 minutes to reel in the record-setting fish.
“It was a little bit crazy. When it finally came to the surface, all I could think was that it was humungous!” Wherley said. “When I got the fish next to the boat, I stuck both hands in its mouth and pulled as hard as I could to bring it aboard.” A Pennsylvania fishing record was broken last month thanks to angler Michael Wherley reeling in a massive catfish.
“I’m really glad we were able to release the fish back into the river. I’ll enjoy this record as long as it lasts,” Wherley said.
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