Since then, ive been fortunate enough to fish throughout the upper midwest chasing smalljaws in some truly world class fisheries. Quest world record basscrabb current tactics fishing. Houston angler meredith mccord hooks 10pound bass, possible. Some records date back to george s perrys world record bass in 1922 while others state records seem to be broken every year. It weighted approximately 1,500 pounds and runs 179 inches long. Recordbreaking amberjack caught in gulf in fishermans rush. Search for the biggest fish in the international game fish associations database of biggest fish for each species. Either way, we all could literally be one cast away from from the bass fishing record books. The catch stands as an alltackle world record according to the international game fishing association.
And after checking the record books, the state record soon became a world record. The 15 best fishing books money can buy drowning worms. Worlds greatest fishing destinations salt water sportsman. The story of the world record bluefin tuna mbg fishing charters. Fishing couple continues to rewrite the record books. The national freshwater fishing hall of fame and verified wisconsin record fish reports. Fishing couple continues to rewrite the record books marlin.
The 50 biggest fish ever landed with a rod and reel. Needless to say a day to remember and a day for the record books, but team mirage was not done yet. The facts supporting the harper walleye reinstatement. Chris grimmer was taking a fishing trip to spain with a few buddies, simply just looking to have a relaxing time when he unexpectedly reeled in an albino catfish so large it set a world record. Apr 20, 2010 white sturgeon this world record white sturgeon was caught on the fraser river in canada in 2002 by lens sport fishing adventures. The state largemouth bass record for every state in america. The 2018 edition includes comprehensive information on all freshwater, saltwater and flyfishing world records for alltackle, line classes and. Jul 14, 2011 albino catfish enters the record books. Dec 18, 2016 one of them is even listed as a state record, but those fish werent officially certified for the world record books. Lionel ferguson decided to go fishing at a small pond in rural loudon county back in may. The 50 biggest fish ever landed with a rod and reel field. So, in the realm of outdoor sports, which alltackle fishing records. This state record catch of a river redhorse was made in 2016 in midmissouri.
One of them is even listed as a state record, but those fish werent officially certified for the world record books. You dont have to land a huge fish to land yourself in the record books. Brian vaughn, of off the hook fishing charters, said he broke the international game fish association world record in the flyfishing 8pound tippet class around 9. The first database that includes all large freshwater fish worldwide. Perfect coffee table book for the fishing addict you know. Quest for the world record bass by bart crabb signed. Pretest your fishing line, whether braid or monofilament, for potential world record attempts. Alfred deans massive, 2,664pound, worldrecord great white shark may be in the saltwater record books forever for the same reason as the goliath grouper. In the following 10 images, consider the different locations where each igfa world record fish was landed on fishing rod and reel. For meyer, friday was supposed to be a lazy fishing trip with his buddy. As further evidence of this walleyes existence, there are even scale samples preserved from the harpers 25 pound walleye. Elaborate the rules and regulations to set or to break the world records. Even a humble panfish, such as this black crappie, could qualify as an igfa world record if you go about catching it the right way. Sign in and record yourself fishing or catching a fish.
Two of those are gary and sherrell carter, a husbandandwife duo from georgia looking for the ultimate lighttackle thrill ride. You can search all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in alltackleline class, alltackle length for male, female and junior anglers. Rodney also submitted his fish to the international game fish association igfa, which is the official keeper of fishing world records. Tobin lake is world famous for being one of canadas top fishing hot spots. Jun 12, 2016 glassell initially set the world record in 1952, when he became the first angler to catch a grander black marlin. We have the world records for all the types fish in fresh water. Sep 21, 2007 key west is another destination plastered all over anglings record books, and with good reasons. Fishing world records channel islands sportfishing. This year the tradition of inspiring awe, appreciation, and an ethical approach to sport fishing continues with the selection of guy harveys roosterfish painting for.
Paperback january 1, 1985 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. But kolodzinski is not doing it for a spot in the record books. Magazines main references igfa world record game fishes. White sturgeon this world record white sturgeon was caught on the fraser river in canada in 2002 by lens sport fishing adventures. On september 4 and 5, 2019, at giant goose ranch in canton, illinois, he will attempt to catch more than 2,143 fish on hook and line to break his own world record set in 2011. Loudon county angler officially reels in world record with. Fishing world records fishermans view welcome you to the fishing world records. The commission will vote wheeler and his fish into the record books april 15, bumping off the 124. Earn 100 international game fish world records in fly fishing by the end of 2016. Sep 04, 2008 rod an reel world record fishing in the amazon. Part of what is so exciting about bluefin tuna besides their incredible size and taste is the range of waters where theyre caught.
This walleye was also entered into the record books as the world record walleye caught ice fishing. Setting an igfa world record is a goal that few will achieve in a lifetime of fishing, yet some familiar names keep showing up season after season. Find out what it takes to capture a world record tuna and get it into the i. Leftys little library of fly fishing books modern fly casting tecniques tactics.
World record bass caught bull shoals lake explore the ozarks. So let the record be known in the walleye world that the world record walleye of 25 pounds which measured 41 inches in length was caught by mabry harper in the great state of tennessee in 1960 was a most well. World record catches that made their mark on the record books. Sierra has been fishing the mirage for many years with her dad randy perez. The igfa maintains the world records for all species of game fish. Since the first annual igfa world record game fishes book appeared in 1943, the publication has enjoyed a legacy as one of the most reliable and complete sources of international fishing records and related reference materials.
We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. Webster robinson and his wife helen, this shot may not encapsulate robinsons lighttackle accomplishments, but his jan. Mar 31, 2014 the commission will vote wheeler and his fish into the record books april 15, bumping off the 124. Igfa, florida, united states fresh water fishing hall of fame record book.
Synopsis this record book is designed to be of interest to all fishermen and includes a personal details section for recording licences and various details such as rods, fish caught, methods used and weather conditions while fishing. Written with an emphasis on freshwater catchandrelease fishing, this factfilled, illustrated book points out the best fishing holes and what to use for bait. Our authorized members, check, verify and admit, the authenticity of the world record applications, and finally register the world records. Ask around every local and visitor has a favourite spot on tobin lake for either shore fishing or fishing from a boat. Official world record association was created as a ngo organization to promote, verify, catalog and register world records.
George washington perrys record mark of 22 pounds, 4 ounces, set on june 2, 1932, at montgomery lake in georgia, dodged the biggest bullet of its nearly 76yearold life on friday, and dickerson. Aug 09, 2017 smart news keeping you current this obscure fishing book is one of the most reprinted english books ever the compleat angler is much more than an instruction manual on fishing. Recordbreaking amberjack caught in gulf in fishermans. Little did he know at the time that hed reel in a black crappie that would put him in the record books. Jul 23, 2015 in 1996, the freshwater fishing hall of fame decided to remove harpers catch from the record books, due to persistent rumors they had received.
Coke mckenzie had caught a new world record, a fish of astounding proportions. Wisconsin record fish list wisconsin department of. In 1996, the freshwater fishing hall of fame decided to remove harpers catch from the record books, due to persistent rumors they had received. The lake and provincial walleye record stands at 18. Posted on january 19th, 2019 by captain what a great year we had, especially for a few of our anglers who set new state and world records. A few weeks later the national freshwater fishing hall of fame declared that according to their record books, jerryss catch is the biggest blue catfish ever reeled in on 10 lb. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. The book is in english, 243 pages in full color, the full story ken frasers journey and frustrations searching for a world record giant bluefin tuna. In 1996, the freshwater fishing hall of fame decided to remove harpers catch from the record books, due to persistent rumors they had. Feb 25, 2020 but an oklahoma paddlefish snagger, who would have easily set a new world record with a 157pound fish he caught on valentines day, wont land in the world record books because of a quirk in. Complete with hook, line, and sinker, the kids book of fishing is an initiation into the oldest unofficial club in the world. Apr 14, 2020 mccord officially caught her 100th world record. Biggest bluefin tuna fishing world records sport fishing. He watched his record fall within days but reclaimed the title not long after.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Glassell initially set the world record in 1952, when he became the first angler to catch a grander black marlin. Plus we have the world records for the fish in freshwater and in saltwater. Igfa world records international game fish association.
A quick call to a notary and some igfa paperwork secured the pending world record california halibut. The previous alltackle, worldrecord bluegill weighed only 2 pounds, 8 ounces just a. The state record, however, is a 63pound, 8ounce golden tilefish caught in 2009 by dennis. Our fishing world records are official world record fish caught in freshwater. Igfa world record fish caught at channel islands sportfishing including 3 world record halibut and 1 world record white seabass. The mirage didnt have much time to celebrate their world record mission. Heres a full breakdown of all of the word class smallmouth bass fisheries in the country, and the records theyve. Key west is another destination plastered all over anglings record books, and with good reasons. Our fishing world records are official world record fish. Igfa had separated the female from the male records, making the womens records soft. Official and informal world records of freshwater fishes. Records and photos of the 500 largest freshwater fishes worldwide.
The fascinating story of two world record bluegills these small panfish can be big fighters, making them one of the most soughtafter fish species in america considering the fact that bluegills are among the mostsought, mostcaught sportfish in the united states, it seems strange that so few people are familiar with the story of the two. Mccord began fishing as soon as she could stand and hold a rod. Current tactics catch bass like a pro by lee bailey, jr. But an oklahoma paddlefish snagger, who would have easily set a new world record with a 157pound fish he caught on valentines day, wont land in the world record books because of a quirk in. The story of the world record bluefin tuna mbg fishing.
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