Boesemania microlepis
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 7,00 kg ( 15 lb 7 oz ) |
| length: | 77 cm ( 30 inches ) |
| locality: | Chao Phraya River, Thailand |
| year: | 1998 |
record caught by:
J. F. Helias
,
courtesy of:
Fishing Adventures Thailand
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Thailand / capital: Bangkok / 513,120 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel * | 7,00 kg | 15 lb 7 oz | Chao Phraya River | Thailand | 1998 |
| other methods | 18,00 kg | 39 lb 11 oz | Mekong River | Laos | unknown |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 77 cm | 30 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
