15-year-old caught record catfish fair and square. Petty, jealous. wrong to question her.

Letter to the Editor
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Jealous of 15-year-old big fish

Re "15-year-old's record catfish could bring change to rules" April 28. To Ohio Department of Natural Resources and other pertinent outdoor writers' groups: I find it rather petty you would consider creating a whole category for fishing records, namely after the 15-year-old girl's catch on the Ohio River.

Fishing is fishing, whether by net, rod, or jug.

You have admitted she did not violate state rules or used inhumane practices. Those calling into question the use of jugging and this catch are only jealous, at best; they didn't set the record.

Therefore, in justice, you must give her the title without any modifications; dare I say a record without any catches and tangled fishing strings attached?

Adam Kuenzig, Bellbrook

Jaylynn Parker poses with the 101.11 pound catfish she landed on the Ohio River on April 7, 2024.
Jaylynn Parker poses with the 101.11 pound catfish she landed on the Ohio River on April 7, 2024.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: 15-year-old Jaylynn Parker shouldn't be questioned for record catfish