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There is a new state record fish caught in the state of Maryland, and this record-setting catch was made by a local angler from Worcester County.
Angler Marc Spagnola of Berlin, Maryland, is the new state record holder for longfin albacore in the Atlantic Division Spagnola's 78-pound catch surpassed the previous catch that had held the record since 2004.
According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Spagnola was fishing out of Ocean City on the 82-foot Instigator boat, where he and a crew of fishermen had been trolling in the Hudson Canyon off the coasts of New Jersey and New York. When the seas turned rough, they headed south.
At dawn on Sept. 21, the longfin albacore took a lure on a rod and line set from the flying bridge, called a shotgun, which is typically set very far beyond the other lures and baits. Spagnola and the crew initially thought the fish was a yellowfin tuna, but when it was boated, they realized it was a longfin albacore. The fish was weighed at Sunset Marina in Ocean City.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions: Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal, and Invasive. Anglers who believe they have caught a potential record-setting fish are recommended to complete the state record application and call 410-991-0748. The department recommends keeping the fish immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be verified and certified.
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This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Berlin angler catches new Maryland state record longfin albacore
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Angler Marc Spagnola of Berlin, Maryland, is the new state record holder for longfin albacore in the Atlantic Division Spagnola's 78-pound catch surpassed the previous catch that had held the record since 2004.
According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Spagnola was fishing out of Ocean City on the 82-foot Instigator boat, where he and a crew of fishermen had been trolling in the Hudson Canyon off the coasts of New Jersey and New York. When the seas turned rough, they headed south.
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At dawn on Sept. 21, the longfin albacore took a lure on a rod and line set from the flying bridge, called a shotgun, which is typically set very far beyond the other lures and baits. Spagnola and the crew initially thought the fish was a yellowfin tuna, but when it was boated, they realized it was a longfin albacore. The fish was weighed at Sunset Marina in Ocean City.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources maintains state records for sport fish in four divisions: Atlantic, Chesapeake, Nontidal, and Invasive. Anglers who believe they have caught a potential record-setting fish are recommended to complete the state record application and call 410-991-0748. The department recommends keeping the fish immersed in ice water to preserve its weight until it can be verified and certified.
More: Where things stand in Bayside South football midway through the regular season
More: Here are the EZ Cash of Delaware, Inc. Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 29-Oct. 5
This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Berlin angler catches new Maryland state record longfin albacore
Continue reading...
