Source: BroBible
Summary
Silas Turner, a fishing guide in Georgia, caught a 31-pound, 14-ounce Longnose Gar, setting a new state fishing record. The Longnose Gar is considered a ‘living fossil’ and has existed in its current form for over 100 million years. Turner was bass fishing when he hooked the record-setting fish, which he caught in Cedar Creek. The state of Georgia only maintains a fishing record for Longnose Gar, making this the largest gar of any species ever caught in the state.
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A fishing guide in Georgia just landed a new state fishing record for the ages. The Longnose Gar is considered a ‘living fossil’ because it’s been around for over 100 million years. Most outdoorsmen targeting gar use a crossbow or compound bow, but Silas Turner caught his record-setting fish while bass fishing. The state of Georgia only keeps track of Longnose Gar records, making this the largest gar ever caught in the state. The ‘living fossil’ just got a new name: record-breaker.
Author: Evan Null
