MO state record paddlefish caught in Table Rock

[Quillback]

Got this email from MDC. 140 lbs.! You gotta be kidding me!

Richwoods angler catches state-record paddlefish

First paddlefish snagging trip provides angler with 140-pound, 9-ounce memorable catch.

BRANSON, Mo. – The first paddlefish snagging trip for Andy Belobraydic III will be one he’ll remember for the rest of his life.

The 33-year-old Richwoods resident turned an already successful day on Table Rock Lake into an unforgettable one by snagging a state-record

[Sac River Jim]

theres a pic of it on facebook but i couldnt download it. that thing was gigantic!!!!! its on missouri paddlefish grabbing group on facebook.

[Seth]

Here is one pic. I have some mre on my laptop at work.

[kazoobass]

Is snagging a big thing in Missouri? Frowned upon by most up here.

Big fish

[Terrierman]

Is snagging a big thing in Missouri? Frowned upon by most up here.

Big fish

Its a big thing for paddlefish and also suckers. Neither is likely to be caught any other way. Not frowned on.

[Terrierman]

Here is one pic. I have some mre on my laptop at work.

Biggest rod and reel fish ever caught in Missouri. That thing is stupid big. Looks like he had both hooks in it. Good thing too going by the size.

[evilcatfish]

There was a story on KY3 about it. I'll see if I can find the link

[Codywskeeter1521]

That thing is huge. Bet that was a fun fight.

[fishinwrench]

Is snagging a big thing in Missouri? Frowned upon by most up here.

Big fish

Some of us frown on it down here too, but it's a "thing" for many.

[Seth]

Is snagging a big thing in Missouri? Frowned upon by most up here.

Big fish

It is for suckers and paddlefish. Most folks who frown on it don't realize that snagging is by far the best (or only) way to catch these two species of fish. Snagging is a blast and I would love to take anybody who doesn't think highly of it along for a day of it. I'm betting they would have a ball reeling in those big fish and also see that very few game fish ever get snagged in the process due to the type of water that paddlefish are usually holding in. Besides chasing blue cats on the reservoirs and big rivers, you aren't likely to catch multiple fish over 50 pounds in a single day doing anything else like when you are snagging for paddlefish.