Labeobarbus aeneus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 5,50 kg ( 12 lb 2 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 75 cm ( ~ 30 inches ) |
| locality: | Orange River, South Africa |
| year: | 2010 |
record caught by:
Hardus Lategan
,
courtesy of:
Fly Fishing South Africa
"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 | 7,84 kg | 17 lb 5 oz | Kraaipoort | South Africa | 19?? |
| other methods | 9,00 kg | 19 lb 13 oz | Orange River system, Vaal River system | South Africa | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 80 cm | ~ 32 inches |
| other methods | ~ 90 cm | ~ 35 inches |
RECORD AGE
| category | age |
|---|---|
| verified | 12 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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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
