Fisherman catches his second state record, shattering previous best

Fisherman catches his second state record, shattering previous best

By Mike Stunson

Source: kansascity

8/8/2024

Credit: Indiana Department of Natural Resources

Already in possession of Indiana’s record for the largest shortnose gar caught in the state, Kyle Hammond has been seeking a second record for three years. The spotted gar record had eluded the Fort Wayne native, who operates the Indiana Kayak Fishing Journal page on YouTube.

Finally, his moment came — with a fish significantly bigger than he ever imagined. “That is a freakin’ giant,” Hammond said in a video posted to YouTube of him catching the behemoth fish. “That’s the biggest one I’ve ever seen I think. I am not joking. Oh, my God. Absolute giant.”

Rivir Lake

Gar, Spotted

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