Our authorized members, check, verify and admit, the authenticity of the world record applications, and finally register the world records. The igfa world record game fishes book is the world s definitive publication of recreational angling records. Private pond loudon county, lionel ferguson, may 15, 2018. Since the first annual igfa world record game fishes book appeared in 1943, the publication has enjoyed a legacy as one of the most reliable and complete sources of international fishing records and related reference materials. The first illustrated gift book about the top 50 world record game fish catches, written by the. He has told his fascinating life story to an accomplished author, tim gallagher, who is a truly talented writer and close friend of greg. He watched his record fall within days but reclaimed the title not long after. In the following 10 images, consider the different locations where each igfa world record fish was landed on fishing rod and reel. A list of record fish for 45 freshwater fish species. Here on the guinness world records youtube channel we want to showcase incredible talent. The oldest recorded red drum in florida was aged at 40. The obsessive quest for the worldrecord largemouth bass burke, monte on.
Minnesota teens monstrous northern pike catch breaks. May 17, 2017 the fish changed my life, says myerson, 47, of wallingford, connecticut, a funloving outdoors guy who likes to laugh, tell stories and shoot from the hip when he gives talks to fishing groups. The biggest fish ever caught and approved as an igfa world record was a white shark. Plus the story of a state record gar from oklahoma. If youre looking for videos featuring the worlds tallest, shortest, fastest, longest, oldest and most. I learned that greg myerson is more than an avid fisherman and world record holder. Efsa fishing events european federation of sea anglers.
World record alligator gar pulled from mississippi lake. Blimp tows water skier into guinness book of world records. Major league fishing brings the highintensity sport of competitive bass fishing into americas living rooms in the form of riveting twohour tv episodes. Are you interested in winning stoked on fishing gear, rods, reels, tshirts. Alfred dean caught the beastly shark off ceduna, australia, on april 21,1959 using a porpoise as bait. This year the tradition of inspiring awe, appreciation, and an ethical approach to sport fishing continues with the. We have the world records for all the types fish in salt water. Jun 12, 2016 glassell initially set the world record in 1952, when he became the first angler to catch a grander black marlin. You can search all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in alltackleline class, alltackle length for male, female and junior anglers.
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International game fish association museum in dania beach. Neill stephens 9lb 5oz british record equaling chub of 2012 at the weigh in, courtesy of youtube. So it is no surprise that david hayes celebrated 5. World fishing network fishing news, gear, tips, and more. The 2018 edition includes comprehensive information on all freshwater, saltwater and fly fishing world records for alltackle, line classes and lengthbased catch and release records, including new world records set in the last year. Paul bailey catches a potential world record bass while fishing lake. Just click on the question and a video tutorial will appear. This fish will end up in the guinness world records. Aug 19, 2015 while wildly popular amongst anglers around the world, the igfa world record book shows that the biggest pike in the world come from europe. The european boat championships 2020 entry dates update. Solid stainless steel pins for barbsfloppers 6mm shafts. Worlds most satisfying fishing video ever 2018 youtube. World record grouper and giant lobsters spearfishing.
Biggest bass ever documented on video cast to catch to. The only way to acquire the 20 igfa world record game fishes book is to become a member of the igfa. The fish changed my life, says myerson, 47, of wallingford, connecticut, a funloving outdoors guy who likes to laugh, tell stories and shoot from the hip when he gives talks to fishing groups. Team usa breaks international weight records in mexico mexico gold day 1 duration. Pas best fishing waters biologist reports summary of pa regulations opening days and seasons fishing license agents charter boats fishing guides pa fishing faqs pa fishing licenses faqs pa league of angling youth fishboatpa mobile. Its the most coveted record in the fishing world and the most controversial. While wildly popular amongst anglers around the world, the igfa world record book shows that the biggest pike in the world come from europe. This record is for the farthest cast of a fishing rod and reel using an overhead technique. Check out some record setting fish plus discover the awards twra sponsors for your first fish and. Its also the th world record for rod fishing club in addition to the world records, there are also 231 doggies over 50kg caught aboard black marlin since march 2005. This is an impartial and comprehensive record list of 287 british record freshwater fish, past and.
Fishing world is australias leading sport fishing media brand. So enjoy your visit at the freshwater world records. July to august world record fishing catch world record sized lake trout, arctic char and arctic grayling there is no better fishing in the world. Montana college student lands spot in record books, ties. The international game fish association keeps the legendary book of world record game fishes and has interactive exhibits that will appeal to fishermen and nonfishermen, young and old at the igfa museum. The fresh water fishing hall of fame is a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to the education and conservation of fresh water sportfishing throughout the world. The pastime has been transformed by cellphone videos. Jan 16, 20 and as always, the most coveted features of the book the world records and species identifications will appear fully updated, newly organized, and illustrated in full color. Museum information national fresh water fishing hall of fame. Some say that its the best redfish fishery in the world, given the clarity of water, primitiveness of setting, and abundance of fish. Fly fish for trophy taimen and hungry trout through a. Official and informal world records of freshwater fishes. Section denmark have issued the following statement.
The biggest fish ever caught sport fishing magazine. Uncharted supply co founder, christian schauf, heads in to the mountains of british columbia to test himself as well as the gear his company makes. Fishermans view welcome you to the freshwater world records for fish. Despite the millions of diehard pike fishermen around the world, lothar louis remains the envy of them all. The fresh water fishing hall of fame maintains a library that disseminates information and acts as the clearing house for historical and contemporary publications for the fresh water sportfishing industry. Fishermans view welcome you to the saltwater world records for fish.
Farthest overhead fishing cast guinness world records. Feb 10, 2018 worlds most satisfying fishing video ever 2018 kadal tv well, today i went up a remote creek in the middle of nowhere trying to spot some eels. Since then it has sold more than 143 million copies in over 100 countries, and has been translated into at least 22 languages. The in depth tutorials, ebooks and videos will get you on the fast track to success catching catfish. If fishing is your favorite hobby, heres where to show off your spearing, netting, angling and trapping feats. Man kills grizzly in selfdefense, keeps claws as a memento. Fly fishing laguna madre, kingfisher flyfishing, capt. With the latest edition of igfa world record game fishes, we aim to inform. Spring fishing on lake michigan also means that bonus lake trout can be found in shallower water near shore. Around the world by air, sea, land, combined buildings and infrastructures. A fly fishers guide to trout stream insects weamer, paul on.
This record book is designed to be of interest to all fishermen and includes a personal details section for recording licences and various details such as rods, fish caught, methods used and weather conditions while fishing. The 2018 world record book also includes information on igfa. The state of world fisheries and aquaculture 2018 presents faos official world fishery and aquaculture statistics. So enjoy your visit at the saltwater world records. One local angler recently pulled a new state record from the depths of payette lake. Spearfishing with cameron kirkconnell one of the coolest dives weve ever done with world record grouper and huge lobsters on the same dive. These are not all the great flyrod records one can find in igfa records by any means, but all 25 are impressive by any measure. Records and photos of the 500 largest freshwater fishes worldwide. On this special episode of stoked on fishing, paul bailey catches a potential world record bass while fishing lake berryessa and clear lake throwing big baits for bass. Deep sea fishing yann colas black marlin rodrigues. Games highly regarded by video game critics released in 2018 included red dead redemption 2, god of war, super smash bros.
Montana college student lands spot in record books, ties world record bighorn ram outdoorhub reporters imagine the excitement of drawing a tag to hunt bighorn sheep knowing you likely only had a 1. May 24, 2012 a victorian book on fly fishing became what is believed to be the most expensive angling book ever sold at auction when it went under the hammer at bonhams earlier this week as a lot in sale of the angling library of alan jarvis. Lets take a look at the world record catfish caught in recent years. Distanceswimming bluefin tuna pin anglers to gunwales all across the world and it shows in the record books. Manabu kurita shocked the fishing world with his 22pound, 4.
The lower laguna madre also boasts five of the seven current igfa fly fishing world record speckled trout, so you cannot find a better place to cast to world record. About 2 months ago news broke that a potential world record crappie had been caught in tenn and not. This fish would have been a new world record blue catfish at the time, and would likely still be the world record blue catfish today. Largest fish and chips guinness world records youtube. Mar 01, 2016 on this special episode of stoked on fishing, paul bailey catches a potential world record bass while fishing lake berryessa and clear lake throwing big baits for bass. The igfa world record game fishes is the world s definitive publication of recreational angling records. It was as if the whole fly fishing world was born knowing about these things, and i was left out. World record alligator gar pulled from mississippi lake tangled in fishermans net. Coho salmon active in lake michigan near milwaukee video. Our purpose is to collect, display and maintain the artifacts, heritage and history of fresh water sportfishing in our 7 acre museum complex for public viewing.
Biggest bluefin tuna fishing world records sport fishing. The igfa world record game fishes book is the worlds definitive publication of recreational angling records. The igfa maintains the world records for all species of game fish. We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. It has been more than 50 years since harper pulled his 11. The final score of 209 18 inches surpasses the previous world record rocky mountain ram shot by. The world record red drum was caught off north carolina waters in 1984 and it weighed 94 pounds, 2 ounces. New york state freshwater fishing records nys dept.
Elaborate the rules and regulations to set or to break the world records. I was fishing for trophy crappie but never would have expected to hook and land this beast new mf apparel new. This giant beast will end up in the guinness world records marica smashed the 46 year old record on a fishing trip to finnmark. Traveling anglers return year after year to mongolias remote streams to experience the challenge and joy of taimen fishing. Dean fletchers 68lb 1oz british record carp the parrot about to be weighed, january 2016 courtesy of twitter. Blimp tows water skier into guinness book of world. I would have been happy with just information about fishing, yet this book is much more and i was delighted with it.
Below you will find a series of video links that may align with a how do i. In this video, institute for marine and antarctic studies imas, university of tasmania scientist dr. The folder in the igfas record department designated mabry harpers world record walleye is chockfull of articles and letters related to the controversy that has followed this catch over the past half century. Pretest your fishing line, whether braid or monofilament, for potential world record attempts. Angler catches state record mackinaw in payette lake. We will announce our winners every couple of months here on youtube through videos. Taimen grow to immense sizes and hammer flies with a predatory aggression unlike any other freshwater fish. The first database that includes all large freshwater fish worldwide. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available.
Neill stephens 9lb 5oz british recordequaling chub of 2012 at the weigh in, courtesy of youtube. Biggest bass ever documented on video cast to catch to scale. World, dead cells, return of the obra dinn, and celeste. We have the world records for all the types fish in fresh water. Glassell initially set the world record in 1952, when he became the first angler to catch a grander black marlin. At guinness world records we want to show that everyone in the world is the best at something, and were here to measure it. Ultimate, marvels spiderman, forza horizon 4, monster hunter. Featuring hundreds of unique fish species and daily competitions and prizes, fishing world is the ultimate fishing simulation. You can also download the application to submit a potential record, learn about scale certification, pretest your fishing line, and more. He was fishing on the san diego longrange boat excel when the fish hit at hurricane bank. Jul 23, 2015 in the world of freshwater fishing, especially in north america, there are few species more heavily targeted than the smallmouth bass.
This record is measured in meters with the equivalent distance given in feet and inches. World record catfish, the largest catfish ever caught catfish edge. Wishing everybody out there good fishing, positive vibes and. We conduct and maintain a program for qualifying, compiling and publishing all fresh water sportfishing records. So, in the realm of outdoor sports, which alltackle fishing records may never fall. Top flyfishing world records sport fishing magazine. List of world records for fish caught in freshwater. Video courtesy of fellow vagabond passenger, jim pea. Best of february 2018 guinness world records duration. Red drum in florida can reach lengths of 45 inches and weigh up to 51 pounds. Sep 02, 2016 catching fish on a fly rod involves challenges unique to this specialized form of fishing. Unexpected world record catch on 2 pound test line. Video interview with new bream record holder mark mckenna.
Presented here are 25 memorable international game fish association world record catches made by flyrodders. The obsessive quest for the worldrecord largemouth bass. The 2018 edition includes comprehensive information on all freshwater, saltwater and flyfishing world records for alltackle, line classes and. The 2018 edition includes comprehensive information on all freshwater, saltwater and flyfishing world records for alltackle, line classes and lengthbased catch and release records, including new world records set in the last year. Dylan smithsays he has already landed more than two dozen, including several fish over three feet long. Get your daily dose of everything saltwater fishing has to offer. Our fishing world records are official world record fish caught in freshwater. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. Fish mongolia fly fishing mongolia with fish mongolia. Igfa world records international game fish association. Learn to freedive and spearfish more than 25 world. Great bear lake is the 4th largest lake in north america and is only fished by 300 lucky anglers per year.
Best of september 2018 guinness world records youtube. Our fishing world records are official world record fish caught in saltwater. Its just two weeks left before the world championships in cod fishing in lofoten, but already anglers in northern norway are setting a standard that will be extremely hard to follow. Fishing world records incorporate fish big and small, anglers young and old, and unfortunate encounters with shark hooks. Igfa world record game fishes is the worlds definitive publication of recreational angling records. Official world record association was created as a ngo organization to promote, verify, catalog and register world records. I think it would be nice to have my name in record book but i cant ever see.
Sean tracey explains how linking in with the recreational fishing community benefits science and sustainable management of the fishery. Global fish production peaked at about 171 million tonnes in 2016, with aquaculture representing 47 percent of the total and 53 percent, if nonfood uses including reduction to fishmeal and fish oil are excluded. On november 4, 1987, woody outlaw caught a worldrecord pound spanish mackerel on a blue and white sea witch with a strip of fastback menhaden on a 70 hook, held by a shimano baitcasting reel on a kuna rod with 30pound test line. Fishing, long an escape from the worlds stresses, has taken on more of its trappings. Fishing world takes you to beautiful lakes and peaceful rivers in search of rare and unique specimens can you become the ultimate fisherman and catch all the fabled legendary fish. Pope and young club names new worldrecord black bear. Ten of the biggest yellowfin tuna catches that blow yours out of the water. Incredible achievements, fun facts and amazing images.
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