Piaractus mesopotamicus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 10,21 kg ( 22 lb 8 oz ) |
| length: | 72 cm ( 28 inches ) |
| locality: | Rio Tarija, Bolivia |
| year: | 2008 |
record caught by:
Alejandro Linares
,
courtesy of:
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"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Bolivia / capital: La Paz / 1,098,581 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 10,21 kg | 22 lb 8 oz | Rio Tarija | Bolivia | 2008 |
| other methods | 20,00 kg | 44 lb 1 oz | Parana River system | Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 72 cm | 28 inches |
| other methods | ~ 85 cm | ~ 33 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
