Guide Catches Record Gar on Home Lake While Fishing Solo

A guide's solo fishing trip on his home lake turned into a record-breaking catch when he landed a massive gar. The guide was initially targeting largemouth bass but ended up reeling in a 31-pound 14.4-ounce longnose gar, which has been officially recognized as a new state record. The catch was made possible by the guide's careful handling of the fish and his decision to use a 7-foot 3-inch baitcasting setup with a 20-pound fluorocarbon leader.