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Anguilla reinhardtii
Speckled Longfin Eel
largest catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | other methods |
|---|---|
| weight: | + 20,00 kg ( + 44 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 180 cm ( ~ 71 inches ) |
| locality: | Barron River, Australia |
| year: | 1945 |
caught by:
Charley Newberry,
courtesy of:
Cairns Historical Society
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Australia
/ capital: Canberra
/ 7,741,220 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 11,68 kg | 25 lb 12 oz | watering hole near Gleniffer Road | Australia | 2009 |
| other methods | 45,00 kg | 99 lb 3 oz | Queensland, South Australia, Victoria | Australia | unknown |
| questionable | ~ 100,00 kg | ~ 221 lb | fish-hatchery near Melbourne | Australia | 2005 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 150 cm | ~ 59 inches |
| other methods | + 200 cm | + 79 inches |
| questionable | + 300 cm | + 118 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 41 years |
explanation:
- rod & reel:
- sport fishing record with rod & reel
- other methods:
- records by other methods such as net, hand line, spear, bow fishing etc.
- rod & reel?:
- unclear if the fish was caught by rod & reel
- questionable:
- records based on anecdotal reports, verification not possible
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- verified by the IGFA
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