Hydrocynus tanzaniae
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 12,70 kg ( 28 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 85 cm ( ~ 33 inches ) |
| locality: | Ruhudji River, Tanzania |
| year: | 2014 |
record caught by:
Thomas Andrews
,
courtesy of:
Tourette Fishing
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Tanzania / capital: Dar es Salaam / 947,300 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 12,70 kg | 28 lb 0 oz | Ruhudji River | Tanzania | 2014 |
| other methods | 13,61 kg | 30 lb 0 oz | Mnyera River, Ruhudji River | Tanzania | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 85 cm | ~ 33 inches |
| other methods | ~ 90 cm | ~ 35 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
