Sportsman honored for trophy catch

Published 3:09 am Sunday, August 23, 2020

SANTEE, SOUTH CAROLINA — A Coal Grove man was recognized for his trophy catch while fishing in South Carolina.

Jeb Jones registered his 40 lbs. 1 oz. blue catfish for the Santee Cooper Trophy Five Award Program on July 8.

The program is designed to give recognition to sportsmen who make a trophy catch of game fish at Santee Cooper Lakes.

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Jones will receive a parchment from South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster for his catch.