David G. Martin of Cumberland, Maryland broke the first State record of the year on May 20, 2000. He exceeded the previous cutthroat trout State record of 5 pounds 5 ounces by 2 pounds 4 ounces. His trout weighed 7 pounds 9 ounces and measured 28.75 inches in length with a 14.5-inch girth. Martin was fishing in the Barnum area of the North Branch of the Potomac with rod rigged with 4-pound test and a Rapala.

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