Labeobarbus marequensis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 2,00 kg ( 4 lb 7 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 50 cm ( ~ 20 inches ) |
| locality: | Rietvlei Reservoir, South Africa |
| year: | 1999 |
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 | 5,75 kg | 12 lb 11 oz | Crocodile River | South Africa | 19?? |
| other methods | 6,00 kg | 13 lb 4 oz | Pongola River | South Africa | unknown |
| questionable | 10,00 kg | 22 lb 1 oz | Albasini Reservoir | South Africa | 1980 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | + 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
