Two fishing buddies from West Virginia set new state records within a short time frame.

The man beside the West Virginia fisherman broke the record set by the fisherman in less than two hours.

Dwight Priestley and Lindell Marker were spending the day together fishing for black crappie when the latter caught a fish large enough to set the state record.

On August 8, a record-breaking catch occurred on Woodrum Lake while Marker and his fishing buddy were out, according to Fox Carolina.

At 7:30 a.m., Marker broke the previous state record in length.

According to a West Virginia Department of Natural Resources (WVDNR) press release, his fish measured 17.36 inches.

Craig Webb previously held the record for the largest black crappie, with a measurement of 17.32 inches.

Marker's record tied with Webb's existing weight record of 2.85.

At around 8:45 a.m., just over an hour after Marker set his new record, Priestly caught a black crappie that exceeded both the existing length and weight records, according to the media release.

Both fishermen employed live minnows to break their records, although Marker's record was short-lived.

The attention of West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice was drawn to these records, and he expressed his congratulations on "X."

The governor expressed excitement about celebrating an unprecedented fishing achievement and hoped that new benchmarks would inspire anglers to explore West Virginia's world-class fishing opportunities.

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Cory Hartman, West Virginia DNR's Fisheries Biologist, verified the men's fishing records.

According to Brett McMillion, director of WVDNR, the new records at Woodrum Lake demonstrate the exceptional fishing opportunities available there.

"We are excited to commemorate the remarkable accomplishments of Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley. Their catches not only establish new standards but also underscore the excellence of our state's fisheries."

The WVDNR has reported eight new record-breaking catches in 2024 with the addition of two new records, according to a press release.

The WVDNR and Lindell Marker were contacted by Planet Chronicle Digital for additional comment.