Young Angler Catches Record Black Crappie on Stillhouse Hollow Lake
An 11-year-old angler caught a record black crappie on Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Texas, with the help of his father and a local guide. The fish measured 15 inches long and weighed 1.75 pounds, surpassing the previous youth record. The angler and his father were fishing on the upper end of the reservoir, using an electric motor to troll for white bass and crappies. The catch was verified by a local guide and submitted for a potential record.
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