
Angler Catches 71-Pound World Record Fish, Then Lets It Go
A Sioux City fisherman just broke a world record by catching a 71-pound grass carp at Bacon Creek Park. The best part? He released it back so others can experience the same thrill.
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A Sioux City fisherman just broke a world record by catching a 71-pound grass carp at Bacon Creek Park. The best part? He released it back so others can experience the same thrill.

After two years of early mornings and heat exhaustion, Jakob Mackey-Frazier proved doubters wrong by catching a world record grass carp at a park everyone said wasn't worth fishing. His 71-pound catch shattered the previous record and put Sioux City's Bacon Creek Park on the map.

A 26-year-old fisherman just landed a world record grass carp weighing over 71 pounds from a neighborhood pond where he's fished his entire life. His dedication to mastering an underrated sport paid off in a big way.