Salminus franciscanus
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 38,60 kg ( 85 lb 2 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 140 cm ( ~ 55 inches ) |
| locality: | Rio Sambura, Brazil |
| year: | 2008 |
record caught by:
unknown,
courtesy of:
Mark Jones
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Brazil / capital: Brasília / 8,514,877 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 38,60 kg | 85 lb 2 oz | Rio Sambura | Brazil | 2008 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 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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- approximately
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- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
