Labeobarbus rhinoceros
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | + 3,00 kg ( + 7 lb ) |
| length: | + 60 cm ( + 24 inches ) |
| locality: | Mnyera River, Tanzania |
| year: | 2010 |
record caught by:
Ed Truter
,
courtesy of:
Keith Clover
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Kenya / capital: Nairobi / 580,367 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 26,54 kg | 58 lb 8 oz | Athi River | Kenya | 19?? |
| other methods | ~ 45,00 kg | ~ 99 lb | Tana River | Kenya | 19?? |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 130 cm | ~ 51 inches |
| other methods | ~ 140 cm | ~ 55 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
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- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
