Did a 45lb Muskie Just Break the NJ State Record… or Not? Featuring Guest Bob Darling | NJ Multi Species Podcast NJMSP #141

A massive 45-pound muskie caught on Greenwood Lake may have broken the New Jersey state record — but the catch sparked a huge debate across the fishing community.Because Greenwood Lake is a boundary water shared by New Jersey and New York, anglers are arguing over whether the fish should actually count as a NJ state record.Joe and Chris break down the controversy, discuss the regulations around border waters, and debate what the decision could mean for the future of the muskie fishery.We’re also joined by Bob Darling, a Multi-Species Mayhem member who had an incredible run of catches including a giant chain pickerel and hybrid striped bass. Bob shares how the contest pushed him to fish more and target species he never chased before.Topics include:• Ice fishing recap and recent catches• Multi-Species Mayhem motivation and competition• The debate over using guides in fishing contests• A crazy channel catfish story that ended with a phone at the bottom of the lake• The full breakdown of the Greenwood Lake Muskie State Record controversyThis episode sparked one of the biggest fishing debates we’ve ever had.