Keith Bryan, president of Powell Rods, a Novato, Calif. based premium fishing rod manufacturer received notice today from the IGFA that his February 22, 2014 catch of a 10.48-pound spotted bass from New Melones Reservoir has been declared the new All Tackle World Record, and 8-pound test Line-Class Record for the species.
Bryan was competing in a two-day, California Tournament Trail (CTT) Pro-Am event, an event that he eventually won. The record catch occurred on the first day of the event.