Atractosteus tropicus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 14,76 kg ( 32 lb 9 oz ) |
| length: | 130 cm ( 51 inches ) |
| locality: | Rio Frio, Costa Rica |
| year: | 2014 |
record caught by:
Jose Pereira Perez
,
courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Costa Rica / capital: San José / 51,100 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 14,76 kg | 32 lb 9 oz | Rio Frio | Costa Rica | 2014 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 130 cm | 51 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| no documented record |
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
