Ameiurus melas
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 3,69 kg ( 8 lb 2 oz ) |
| length: | 67 cm ( 26 inches ) |
| locality: | Massapequa Reservoir, USA |
| year: | 2015 |
record caught by:
Frank Piazza
,
courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
USA / capital: Washington / 9,826,675 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 4,05 kg | 8 lb 15 oz | Sturgis Pond | USA | 1987 |
| questionable | 4,99 kg | 11 lb 0 oz | Colorado River | USA | 1986 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 67 cm | 26 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | + 10 years |
explanation:
- rod & reel:
- sport fishing record with rod & reel
- other methods:
- records by other methods (net, hand line, spear, bow fishing etc.)
- rod & reel?:
- unclear if the fish was caught with rod & reel
- questionable:
- records based on anecdotal reports, verification not possible
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
