Al McReynold's and His Striped Bass

The world striped bass was caught off the Vermont Ave. Jetty in Atlantic City, during a storm on Sept. 21, 1982 by Albert McReynolds. It was caught on a 5 ½ inch black-back silver Rebel plug. It weighed 78 pounds
8 ounces, and had a length of 53 inches. This fish was estimated to be about 36 years old.

Vemont Avenue Jetty, Atlantic City

This Jetty is on the beach at the foot Vermont Ave. in Atlantic City. The world record striped bass was caught off of this jetty on September 21, 1982 by Albert McReynolds. It weighed 78 pounds 8 ounces.

Vemont Avenue Jetty, Atlantic City

Another view of the Vermont Avenue jetty in Atlantic City. This jetty is just north of the Showboat Casino.

Vemont Avenue Jetty, Atlantic City

Another view of the Vermont Avenue jetty in Atlantic City. At high tide the jetty is almost underwater.