Maryland Man Breaks State Record For ‘Prehistoric’ Longnose Gar Catch

SECRETARY, Md. (WJZ) — A Maryland man set a new state record for catching a 17.9-pound longnose gar.
David Confair, 44, of Dorchester County, cause the fish on Jan. 23 near Brookview Bridge along Marshyhope Creek, Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources reports.
Confair and a friend were out fishing after they heard reports of massive blue catfish.
A few hours into their trip, Confair felt a big tug on the fishing line.
“Get the net,” Confair yelled to his friend.