Frederick County Angler Sets Maryland False Albacore Record

Jack Dorman of Mt. Airy, Maryland, has set a new state record for false albacore in the Atlantic Division with a 26-pound catch, surpassing the previous record of 23.5 pounds set just days earlier. Dorman, 22, caught the fish on his first offshore fishing trip on July 20 near the Jackspot and the 20-Fathom Line aboard the charter boat Game On, captained by Scott Stapleford. The false albacore, which was the first fish caught that day, was weighed on a certified scale at Sunset Marina in Ocean City. Dorman, a recent Salisbury University graduate, has fishing experience in local bays and surf fishing but is now excited about offshore fishing. The Maryland fishing community quickly recognized the catch, with previous record holders congratulating Dorman, and noted that the world record for false albacore is 36 pounds, caught nearby in 2006. False albacore, also known by various nicknames such as Albie and Little Tunny, are common in the western Atlantic Ocean and popular among light tackle anglers.