Georgia fisherman breaks record

A Florida fisherman has shattered a Georgia record with his enormous catfish catch over the weekend.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says that Havana, Florida resident Tim Trone is the new state record holder for biggest blue catfish after a tournament on Oct. 17.

Trone's catch weighed 110 pounds and 6 ounces - which beat the previous record by over 17 pounds, officials said.

The fish measured out at nearly 5 feet long (58 inches) with a 42-inch girth.

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