Anguilla labiata
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 10,00 kg ( ~ 22 lb ) |
| length: | 160 cm ( 63 inches ) |
| locality: | Zambezi River, Zambia |
| year: | 2009 |
record caught by:
Hugo du Plessis
,
courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
South Africa / capital: Pretoria / 1,219,090 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 20,64 kg | 45 lb 8 oz | Crocodile River | South Africa | 19?? |
| other methods | 23,00 kg | 50 lb 11 oz | Zambezi River system | Mozambique | unknown |
| questionable | 34,00 kg | 74 lb 15 oz | Gamtoos River | South Africa | 200? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 170 cm | ~ 67 inches |
| other methods | 180 cm | 71 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | + 15 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
