Bagrus bajad
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | ~ 2,00 kg ( ~ 4 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 60 cm ( ~ 24 inches ) |
| locality: | Lake Volta, Ghana |
| year: | 2012 |
record caught by:
Marc Towers
,
courtesy of:
Marc Towers
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Ghana / capital: Accra / 238,533 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 2,00 kg | ~ 4 lb | Lake Volta | Ghana | 2012 |
| other methods | 100,00 kg | 220 lb 7 oz | Lake Qaroun | Egypt | 19?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 60 cm | ~ 24 inches |
| other methods | ~ 180 cm | ~ 71 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 16 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
