Three-Gen Fishing Trip Shatters State Record | Charleston News

A dad, his four-year-old son, and grandpa set out for a casual fishing trip on the Ohio River—planning to catch small catfish. What they got instead was a jaw-dropping 72.75-pound blue catfish that shattered the state record. After an epic fight and a crew of helpers keeping the beast alive overnight, officials confirmed the catch the next day. And then? They released it back into the river—healthy, wild, and ready to swim. A record, a family moment, and a fish that lived to fight another day. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab71cd6662997db2