On July 11, 2024, Jim Britenbaugh—a tournament angler from Pennsylvania—caught and released the new New York state-record largemouth bass.{ai:summary}<p>On July 11, 2024, Jim Britenbaugh caught a record-breaking largemouth bass at Cayuga Lake, weighing in at 12 pounds, 6 ounces, breaking a nearly 40-year-old state record. Despite his smallmouth preference, the catch was a triumph he never anticipated on familiar waters.</p><p>Riding the adrenaline of the unexpected haul, Britenbaugh’s tournament outcome paled in comparison to the feat of reeling in a record fish. With the bass returned to deeper waters, it became a tale of passion and determination, underscoring the allure of competitive fishing. #sports</p>

New York State-Record Largemouth Bass Caught in Cayuga Lake

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