The record Keen broke in February 2015 had stood for more than 60 years
NASHVILLE, TN- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed that a new state record for a Largemouth Bass has been established, breaking the previous mark, which was set more than 11 years ago by Campbell County High School Fishing Coach Gabe Keen. “Records are made to be broken. Catching the state record was an amazing experience that led to a lot of good opportunities,” said Keen.
Darren Nunley, above, caught the record fish in Nickajack Reservoir on Feb. 28 of this year. It weighed 15 pounds, 7 1/2 ounces, and was 27 7/8 inches in length. The new mark surpasses Keen’s previous record. Keen caught a largemouth weighing 15 pounds, 3 ounces on Friday the 13th in February 2015, which at the time had broken a record which stood for more than 60 years. “I’m sure he’ll be a good representative as well. I did tell him that I was coming for his record,” said Keen.
“I met a lot of people that became friends and gained some sponsors that make fishing tournaments easier for me and my son. God blessed me with an amazing experience and it was an honor to hold the record and represent Tennessee in that way for 11 years,” said Keen.
A resident of Whitwell, near Chattanooga, Nunley made his record haul at 8am on a jackhammer chatterbait lure. He was using a 17-pound fluorocarbon test line and a Shimano reel…