Distichodus schenga
largest record catch captured in a picture and published
| category: | rod & reel record |
|---|---|
| weight: | 3,80 kg ( 8 lb 6 oz ) |
| length: | ~ 60 cm ( ~ 24 inches ) |
| locality: | Cahora Bassa Reservoir, Mozambique |
| year: | 2007 |
record caught by:
Jed Browell
,
courtesy of:
African Fisherman Magazine
"rod & reel" world record caught in:
Zimbabwe / capital: Harare / 390,757 sq km
RECORD WEIGHT
| category | metric | english | waters | country | year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | 6,35 kg | 14 lb 0 oz | Kariba Reservoir | Zimbabwe | 1973 |
| other methods | 6,38 kg | 14 lb 1 oz | Zambezi River system | Zimbabwe | 1988 |
RECORD LENGTH
| category | metric | english |
|---|---|---|
| rod & reel | ~ 70 cm | ~ 28 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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- over
- ~
- approximately
- =
- exactly tie
- *
- verified by the IGFA
