Igfa receives documentation, photos on pending world record. The 2018 world record book also includes information on igfa member clubs, captains, weigh stations and discount programs designed to help recreational anglers connect with each other and access a wealth of relevant. Species weight length date waterbody angler baitlure. Worlds record and biggest largemouth bass lucky lures. Peebles is the guiness book of world records holder for the smallest cat.
Amazingly, yocom and his team pulled off the impossible. Igfa meet captain laurie wright 2016 class legendary. Joe ludlows catch of a opah has been submitted to the igfa for record consideration. This catch held the world record for overall blues certified by the igfa and the alabama state record for several years. Minimum ratios will not be retroactive and records that currently do not meet the new minimum weight requirements will not be retired.
To maximize interest and ensure a rapid sellthrough, the igfa has limited its first edition printing to only 5,000 copies and is already accepting reservations for the first 900 signed and numbered volumes. This list of the most recent world record catch photos popped into my inbox the other day, courtesy of the international game fish association. The nonprofit organization the first to devise a universal code to help organize anglers in their pursuit of catching the largest fish in the world remains the official keepers of record catches to this day. Patrick sebile has fished all across the world and holds many igfa records. I have concentrated on official state records and world records, instead of waterbody records, but an angler could get a waterbody record in many situations if they understand the rules. International game fish association igfa saltwater world records. My name is john aka bkkguy as many fishing anglers know me by this nick name in facebook and my youtube channel. The international game fish association igfa, the organization which among its many duties maintains world records for both freshwater and saltwater game fishes, has approved a 124 pound blue catfish caught in mid may by tim pruitt of alton, ill. Ifga record fish, igfa records to be broken, igfa records. Sebile set out to fish his way into the record books once again and succeeded on the trip. Search for the biggest fish in the international game fish association s database of biggest fish for each species. World record catfish, the largest catfish ever caught catfish edge.
You cans earch all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes. My dream my passions igfa world record for giant snakehead 20. Largemouth bass caught in japan ties igfa alltackle world record. The igfa just introduced a new worldrecord category and its for catchandrelease angling. On 30102017 mathis rupert pulverizes our world record small fry dogtooth tuna.
Igfa 20 world record game fishes book just released. Aug 23, 2005 blue catfish receives world record status from the igfa. Tpwd record and awards page is fixed texas fishing forum. Manabu kurita shocked the fishing world with his 22pound, 4. Whether you fish freshwater, saltwater, or both, make sure youre aware of igfa rules, so you too can become part of the rich history of sport fishing when youre opportunity arrives. World record game fishes international game fish association. 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. You can search all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in alltackleline class, alltackle length for male, female and junior anglers. The only way to acquire the 20 igfa world record game fishes book is to become a member of the igfa. Mjm i hope you enjoy the book and let me know if it helps you catch a record. Saltwater fishing record 58 matching articles outdoor life.
Mar 02, 2010 months of waiting, japans manabu kurita is taking his place along side georgia, usa angler george perry in the international game fish association s igfa world record games fishes book as dual holders of the alltackle record for largemouth bass each weighing 22 lb 4 oz and caught 77 years apart. Giant igfa world records january 2016 outdoors unlimited. It was 1939 when the international game fish association igfa was established. An invaluable resource, full of worldclass articles and information, this 33rd annual edition is provided to. Jan 26, 2016 giant igfa world records january 2016 january 26, 2016 odu admin headlines comments off on giant igfa world records january 2016 incredible igfa catches on atlantic halibut from norway, spotted bass from california, usa, peacock bass from brazil, and huchen from austria have recently been submitted for world record consideration. North carolina state record had one listed 2 lbs and something. New records are caught every day and as these 10 records illustrate, you never know when your chance at a world record will arise. 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. He caught the fish during a latesummer sweltering stretch of 2010. An excerpt of the book appears in the 2005 edition of the igfas world record game fishes and a fullscale release is scheduled for.
Guinness book of world records man with the most piercings. The international game fish association is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization, supported by its membership and governed by an executive committee and board of trustees. Since the first annual igfa world record game fishes book appeared in 1971, the publication has had a legacy as one of the most reliable and complete sources of international fishing records and. Mary muratori of miami fl continued to build on her numerous igfa world records, adding two more this year with a chain pickerel and a brown bullhead on light tackle. State fish records texas parks and wildlife department. Jul 23, 2015 the folder in the igfa s 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. Lets take a look at the world record catfish caught in recent years. The igfa maintains the world records for all species of game fish. Mckinleys world record was broken in 2011 though he still hold it for lineclass and his state record broken in 2012. Snoekerijen magazine december 2010 lure angler magazine summer 2010. Ever since the international game fish association began keeping the world records of fishing in 1939, weight has been the one and only determining factor on whether a fish became a world record. The world record largemouth bass was caught by george perry in.
Meet captain laurie wright 2016 class legendary captains and crew video highlight igfa captain laurie wright has marlin fishing in his blood his. The igfa world record game fishes book is the world s definitive publication of recreational angling records. The international game fish association igfa is the leading authority on angling pursuits and the keeper of the most current world record fishing catches by fish categories. It has amazed me how much low hanging fishing record fruit is still out there. The international angler is a monthly electronic newsletter that includes outstanding catches from around the world, new products, informative techniques, and tips to help improve your. Usa, september 15, 2009 documentation for a much talked about 22 lb 4 oz largemouth bass, caught from japans largest lake in july, has arrived into the international game fish association igfa headquarters for world record recognition. Igfa records microskiff dedicated to the smallest of skiffs. Lorraine also has a previous, but retired record for blue black rock bass in alaska. Records listed in the 2017 world record book and igfa website will have a new column that instructs anglers what the minimum weight necessary is to establish a record for each line class. I think it would be nice to have my name in record book but i cant ever see myself. Igfa world records international game fish association. Guinness world records 2010 these people are abnormal to me.
So whats the greatest igfa world record of all time. An invaluable resource, full of worldclass articles and information, this 33rd annual edition is provided to international game fish association members. Highly invasive lionfish are encountered regularly by divers and spear fishermen, but angler jason jones caught this potential alltackle record red lionfish preroris volitans on a rod and reel while fishing off biloxi, mississippi, usa on february 7th. If i remember correctly florida didnt even have one turned in. Wearing a marathon man superhero costume, he attempted to break his own record for catching and immediately releasing the most fish ever in a 24hour stint. Mar 02, 2016 wold record peacock bass march 2, 2016 january 15, 2017 marketing news on june 1, 2010 the igfa international game fish association certified the 28 lb. Mar 18, 2014 michaels is submitting the 60pound catch to the international game fish association igfa, the world records keeper at dania beach, and if it is accepted it would break the existing pacific black snook alltackle record of 57 pounds, 12 ounces set in 1991 at rio naranjo near quepos, costa rica. Just ask the golden state warriors, who, in april 2016, surpassed an nba record for regularseason winsset by michael jordans 96 chicago bullsan.
Thailand is my 2nd home, the country of smile is also home to the giant snakehead of asia. This list is of the heaviest european freshwater fish caught using the traditional angling method. Some how we got hold of a list of all the records i dont remember because i went igfa and you have to pay now. Latest guinness world records 2010 some of the newest and interesting. The igfa international game fish association distinguishes 4 anglers categories. Igfa world record application form for recording freshwater and saltwater game fish catches read all igfa angling rules and world record requirements before completing and signing this application. Igfa 20 world record game fishes book just released sport. Buy guinness world records 2010 by guinness world records isbn. Perry in the international game fish association s igfa world record games fishes book as dual holders of the alltackle record for largemouth bass each weighing 22 lb 4 oz and caught 77 years apart. An elected international committee of more than 300 sport fishermen and women represents the igfa in fishing areas throughout the world.
The anglers signature on the completed form must be witnessed by a notary. Wheeler reservoir is a popular tributary of the tennessee river for trophy blue catfish. In 1979, the igfa first published freshwater, saltwater and flyfishing records together in its iconic annual world record book. Use the search form above to find fishing world records for freshwater fish, saltwater fish, and more.
We wished to explain you the clubs records and world records we had made since the opening of our big game fishing center there are more than 14 years in rodrigues island. International game fish association igfa world record fish achievements the gambia, west africa stan nabozny, multiple igfa record holder, on his recent visits to the gambia species fishing for line class and alltackle records. Fishermen who are sport fishers are careful to follow their stringent rules for fair play and line requirements in order to receive the honor of being listed in their annual world record game fishes publication. The previous world record blue was caught in the missouri river in july of 2010. Igfa 20 world record game fishes book released outdoorhub. It has been more than 50 years since harper pulled his 11. After nearly six months of waiting, japans manabu kurita is taking his place alongside georgia, usa angler george w.