Hey, a record fish is a record fish! I think it's still an accomplishment, irregardless of the species. Here in Indiana, the record for Fliers (Centrarchus Macropterus)is just 3.5 ozs. They have an extremely limited range in this state, and are pretty uncommon.
Always thought I would like to head to those few areas where they are known to exist, and try to beat that record.