A Bethesda, Maryland man, Jean-Philippe Lartigue, broke a nearly 40-year-long fishing record by catching a 17.44-pound, 32-inch-long rainbow trout in Washington County on Feb. 10. The record trout, caught in the Nontidal Division on Feb. 10, marks a significant achievement in the state's fishing history. The angler faced a challenging 30-minute battle with the fish, which he initially did not realize the magnitude of until it fought back. This event highlights a remarkable feat in recreational fishing, showcasing both the skill and perseverance required in the sport.
WHAT A CATCH! 🎣 After catching a 17.44-pound, 32-inch-long rainbow trout in Washington County, Jean-Philippe Lartigue now holds the state record for rainbow trout in the Nontidal Division. https://t.co/ydGElTpsiP
Angler didn’t realize how ‘massive’ record-breaking fish was — until it fought back https://t.co/9MThHPwHyZ
Angler draws blood while landing record trout after 30-minute battle https://t.co/KAeg3X4X4a https://t.co/myXFqz1KSx
In 1979, Gorman Thomas became baseball's first 40/40 man when he slammed 45 home runs and smoked 40 Marlboro Reds a day. https://t.co/Ecu4qasr7u
A Bethesda, Maryland man, broke a nearly 40-year-long fishing record when he caught a massive rainbow trout in Washington County on Feb. 10. Learn how he did it: https://t.co/ImJZQA1sN6