...striped bass in Lake Russell on April 3, possibly shattering fish records in two states including one of his own. Terry McConnell, of Eastan-ollee, Ga., was fishing with son-in-law Daniel Moore. They had a three-rod set out, consisting...

...authorities Friday confirmed a 63-pound Lake Russell striper as a new tie with Georgia's existing state record. Terry McConnell, of Toccoa, landed the 49.5-inch fish on April 3 using blueback herring on a baitcasting rod. The catch ties...

...are evaluating a potential new state record striper. This 59-pound, 6-ounce monster was caught last weekend by Terry McConnell, a Georgia angler fishing in Lake Hartwell. The 47-inch fish could eclipse the current record - a 56-pounder...