Two friends from West Virginia made headlines recently after both breaking state fishing records within hours of each other. The pair, who have been fishing together for years, managed to catch two impressive fish that shattered previous records.
The first record-breaking catch was made by Tom Nelson, who reeled in a massive 53.1-pound blue catfish from the Ohio River. The fish broke the previous record by nearly four pounds and measured a whopping 42 inches in length. Nelson said he was shocked and thrilled by the catch, which he described as a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Just hours later, Nelson’s fishing buddy, Patrick Tucker, also made a record-breaking catch on the same river. Tucker managed to reel in a 49.84-pound flathead catfish, breaking the previous record by over two pounds. The fish measured 45 inches in length, making it another impressive catch for the duo.
Both men expressed excitement and gratitude for their record-breaking catches, with Nelson calling it a “dream come true” and Tucker crediting their teamwork and persistence for their success. The friends have been fishing together for years and often compete to see who can catch the biggest fish, but never expected to both break records on the same day.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources confirmed the catches and officially recognized both men for their record-breaking achievements. The friends have already become local celebrities in their small town and are planning to continue fishing together in search of even more impressive catches. Their story serves as a reminder of the thrill of fishing and the camaraderie it can bring among friends.
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