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There haven’t been a lot of numbers reported, but decent-sized fish in the 7-pound range have been caught, says Danny Hamm of Bull Bay Tackle Company (863-937-3292).

On Toledo Bend in Texas, Art Weston set two IGFA world records with a 2-pound, 8-ounce spotted bass caught on 1-pound test line—his 92nd record and counting.