Heterobranchus longifilis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | + 45,50 kg ( + 100 lb ) |
| length: | ~ 180 cm ( ~ 71 inches ) |
| locality: | Ruhudji River, Tanzania |
| year: | 2014 |
record caught by:
Thomas Andrews
,
courtesy of:
Tourette Fishing
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Zimbabwe / capital: Harare / 390,757 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 50,00 kg | 110 lb 4 oz | Zambezi River | Zimbabwe | 1981 |
| other methods | 55,00 kg | 121 lb 4 oz | unknown | Africa | unknown |
| questionable | 150,00 kg | 330 lb 11 oz | Lake Nasser | Egypt | 19?? |
| questionable | ~ 113,50 kg | ~ 250 lb | Zambezi River | Zambia | 196? |
| questionable | 70,00 kg | 154 lb 5 oz | lake | Zimbabwe | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 190 cm | ~ 75 inches |
| other methods | ~ 200 cm | ~ 79 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 26 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
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- verified by the IGFA
