I was thinking... Damn, If I caught a 4-1/2 pound Sargo, that should be the new world record, but there is an imposter c*ck blocking the throne. I messaged the IGFA this quick message on their FB account since I couldn't find a direct email to the person in charge of record keeping. Here is what I sent.
"Good morning. I hope all is well out there. I wanted to bring a possible error to your attention for an ATWR. I had the record for a few years and since was beaten by a fellow angler up in Newport, CA. The fish I'm referring to is the Pacific Ocean Sargo (Anisotremus davidsonii). I've been trying to catch an even bigger Sargo and have come close, but when I checked the records, I noticed that the new record is from an angler who caught it in Spain. That Sargo is a totally different fish (Diplodus sargus) with the same common name. Can you direct me to the correct weight for the ATWR Anisotremus davidsonii ? I'm fairly certain the listed sargo is incorrect and is tough to beat as it is a totally different species. Thank you and I appreciate any help in this inquiry. Kind regards, Tom"
I kept myself from saying this is the second time this has happened, but I will let you know what I get back from them. Beating a 4# 2oz Sargo is doable... Finding a 4# 12oz is exponentially tougher since the Salton Sea is dead.