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Fisherman Brandon McGirl and Captain Jamie Savage of Savage Charters NH landed a 1,116-pound bluefin tuna off the coast of New England this past weekend, a weight that surpasses the previous New Hampshire record by more than 150 pounds.
The catch, reported by local ABC affiliate WMUR9, was hauled from the waters aboard the charter vessel "Out of Line." McGirl and Savage were fishing under difficult conditions on Saturday, with the sea state rougher than anticipated.
As they prepared to end their day, they encountered a fish that would define the record books.
The pursuit of the tuna lasted for over a mile, a physical challenge that the men described as the most demanding part of the night. Upon lifting the fish from the water, Capt.
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