Warren Poirier of Charles City, Virginia, broke a North Carolina state fishing record by catching a 56-pound, 4.8-ounce almaco jack. The fish, caught at 'The Rocks' in the Outer Banks, was certified by the NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries, surpassing the previous record set in 2024.
Fisherman lands enormous 56-pound almaco jack, breaking state record
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Warren Poirier of Charles City, Virginia, broke a North Carolina state fishing record by catching a 56-pound, 4.8-ounce almaco jack. The fish, caught at 'The Rocks' in the Outer Banks, was certified by the NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries, surpassing the previous record set in 2024.
- 1 2024: Previous North Carolina almaco jack record set.
- 2 Recently: Warren Poirier caught the new record almaco jack.
- New state fishing record set for almaco jack in North Carolina
- Recognition for the angler
What: Warren Poirier caught a 56-pound, 4.8-ounce almaco jack, setting a new state fishing record in North Carolina.
When: Recently; previous record in 2024.
Where: 'The Rocks' in the Outer Banks, Hatteras, North Carolina. Almaco jacks can be found in the Atlantic, Gulf of America, Pacific Islands and occasionally Southern California.
Why: To catch fish, and in this case, break a state record.
How: Poirier used a Zest brand jig, Shimano Trevala rod, and Saltist 5000 reel with an 80-pound braid, battling the fish for 45 minutes. The fish was weighed at Teach’s Lair Marina.