Platynematichthys notatus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 7,25 kg ( 16 lb 0 oz ) |
| length: | + 77 cm ( + 30 inches ) |
| locality: | Dos Reis Lake, Brazil |
| year: | 2009 |
record caught by:
Gilberto Fernandes
,
courtesy of:
-
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Brazil / capital: Brasília / 8,514,877 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 7,25 kg | 16 lb 0 oz | Dos Reis Lake | Brazil | 2009 |
| other methods | ~ 10,00 kg | ~ 22 lb | Orinoco River system | Venezuela | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 88 cm | 35 inches |
| other methods | 100 cm | 39 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
- +
- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
