Labeobarbus polylepis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 2,72 kg ( 6 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 55 cm ( ~ 22 inches ) |
| locality: | Komati River, South Africa |
| year: | 2012 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
South Africa / capital: Pretoria / 1,219,090 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 6,18 kg | 13 lb 10 oz | Crocodile River | South Africa | 19?? |
| other methods | 6,80 kg | 15 lb 0 oz | Limpopo River system | Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | + 70 cm | + 28 inches |
| other methods | + 70 cm | + 28 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
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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
