Kansas angler Bobby Parkhurst's state record 4.07lb white crappie removed due to allegations of ball bearing stuffing.

Bobby Parkhurst, a Kansas angler, had his state record 4.07lb white crappie removed from the record books after an investigation found he allegedly stuffed the fish with ball bearings to increase its weight. Parkhurst caught the fish in 2023, which was recognized as the new Kansas state record, but an x-ray later revealed the unusual contents. Parkhurst continues to deny the allegations.

February 20, 2024
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