Minimum ratios will not be retroactive and records that currently do not meet the new minimum weight requirements will not be retired. The book also includes informative angling articles by renowned outdoor writers and fishery scientists, species identification, information and illustrations, a knottying guide, tagging information and much more. Presently, the igfa maintains over 2,000 approved freshwater world records from 67 different countries. Simply make your application and select the event gwr day 2020 when prompted, and join in the celebrations. Even if costa rica has had 100s of world records, they came away with six amazing all time igfa world records for a country so small in coast 612 miles on the pacific and 115 miles on the caribbean. Setting an igfa world record is a goal that few will achieve in a lifetime of fishing, yet some familiar names keep showing up season after season. The igfa maintains the world records for all species of game fish. Official and informal world records of freshwater fishes. Two of those are gary and sherrell carter, a husbandandwife duo from georgia looking for the ultimate lighttackle thrill ride.
The international gamefish association is the worlds source. The igfa rule book already included many different types of backing, but it required the backing to be of the same breaking strength or less than the monofilament used as a top shot. We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of bespoke marketing campaigns. Its the biggest largemouth caught with fly tackle in the igfa record book. Igfa 20 world record game fishes book just released sport. The previous bass fishing record had been standing since 1932 when george perry caught a 22pound, 4ounce largemouth bass from montgomery lake in georgia. Igfa world record game fishes book now available bdoutdoors. Mar 06, 2020 minimum ratios will not be retroactive and records that currently do not meet the new minimum weight requirements will not be retired.
Clubs must have available copies of the council booklet for teams to. These are the certified alltackle world records for black, atlantic and pacific blue, striped and white marlin. Igfa world record submissions multi igfa record holder roberta g. The international game fish association does a wonderful job of protecting the game fishes of the world, like my favorite, the marlin. Four great catches await approval as new world records by the igfa. World record marlin, biggest marlin ever caught marlin magazine. The igfa world record game fishes book is the world s definitive publication of recreational angling records. Most claps in one minute guinness world records youtube. With well over 2,000 igfa current world records to our credit, we feel this outstanding record speaks for the quality of ande monofilament and the overall trust that anglers have for ande monofilament. Igfa world record game fishes is the worlds definitive publication of recreational angling 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. An elected international committee of more than 300 sport fishermen and women represents the igfa in fishing areas throughout the world.
Lets throw it back to 14years ago today, when geir kristian olse. Giant igfa world records january 2016 outdoors unlimited. Igfa world records, pending and rejected sport fishing magazine. Published on jan 1, 2017 10 giant alltackle world record groupers approved and certified by igfa international game fish association. Each catch and not listed in order represents a phenomenal accomplishment, requiring great skill and patience to achieve. Records and photos of the 500 largest freshwater fishes worldwide. 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 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. The current igfa world record for the biggest largemouth bass was set by manabu kurita with a 22pound, 5ounce, 29inch monster caught on lake biwa in japan. While there have been bigger marlin landed commercially and by recreational anglers not in accordance with igfa rules, pictured in the following gallery are the biggest marlin ever caught, officially speaking. The giants from california and japan look like footballs, but dont measure up when it comes to length. Records listed in the 2017 world record book and igfa website will.
Any board other than the igfa board will not be allowed for world records. Every year, dozens of state records and some world records, too are broken by anglers of all skill levels all across the country. Fishing for nighttime crappie gets you out of the summer heat and puts more fish in the. Mar 06, 2020 the following angling rules have been formulated by the international game fish association to promote ethical and sporting angling practices, to establish uniform regulations for the compilation of world game fish records, and to provide basic angling guidelines for use in fishing tournaments and any other group angling activities. This is an impartial not biased only to the brfc and comprehensive record list of 287 british record freshwater fish, past and present, involving 55 different speciessubspecies of fish caught using the traditional angling method of rod and line. Other freshwater 6 tips for nighttime crappie keith sutton june 19, 2017. The igfa is a nonprofit committed to conservating of game fish, promoting ethical angling practices through science, education, records and recognition.
Ifga record fish, igfa records to be broken, igfa records. International game fish association igfa saltwater world records. Ifga record fish, igfa records to be broken, igfa records, world record fish, igfa logo, tools for chasing a world record fish. The 11 biggest largemouth bass ever caught fin and field blog. Hall of fame read about the world s most iconic guinness world records title holders, both past and present, and find out the stories behind some of historys. Jun 18, 2018 world record fish latest and greatest there are a lot of reasons why we go fishing, but the one thing most of us have in common is we want to catch trophy fish, especially record fish. All the facts and figures behind recreational anglings most amazing catches are now available in the 2018 edition of igfa world record game fishes published by the international game fish association. The greatest biggame fishing the world has ever known. 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. The 20 season was the lowest number of antlered bucks taken with 889, and 2017 was the highest with 1,147. Igfa world records international game fish association. Jan 01, 2017 published on jan 1, 2017 10 giant alltackle world record groupers approved and certified by igfa international game fish association. Fishing couple continues to rewrite the record books.
Heres a list of the world record holders for nearly all recorded freshwater and saltwater fish. The annual world record game fishes, a glossy, 356page publication that is the only official guide to world record catches. The world record in the drag racing of the category top fuel in the quartermile race was, 4. The first database that includes all large freshwater fish worldwide. 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. World record marlin, biggest marlin ever caught marlin.
On june 1, 2010 the igfa international game fish association certified the 28 lb. The 2018 world record book also includes information on igfa member clubs, captains, weigh stations and. World record game fishes international game fish association. An invaluable resource, full of world class articles and information, this 33rd annual edition is provided to international game fish association. At guinness world records we want to show that everyone in the world is the best at something, and were here to measure it. Joe cermele reports on 11 new and still uncertified record breaking fish from the international game fish.
Aug 23, 2005 blue catfish receives world record status from the igfa. Arostegui of coral gables, florida, usa, guided by legendary igfa certified captain bouncer smith, may have recaptured an old igfa record by landing a 1. Youll get the whole story as you go through this gallery of four great pendingworldrecord catches followed by four more great catches that, for various reasons as youll see, couldnt be counted by the igfa as new records. Mar 02, 2016 on june 1, 2010 the igfa international game fish association certified the 28 lb. Igfa world record submissions salt water sportsman. The igfa world record game fishes book is the worlds definitive publication of recreational angling records. Itll be interesting to see who claims the top mark in the international game fish associations new record category, but its a safe bet that florida anglers will fare well. 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.
It is without a doubt the world record, so we let it go. Mar 20, 2018 it doesnt have to be an igfa record to be the world record. Hall notes that there is the potential for a lot of cash to be associated with a world record largemouth bass. According to the 2019 world record game fishes record book published by the international game fish association, the alltackle world record for the species is a 30pound, 4ounce mutton snapper caught by richard casey on nov.
When the torch was passed in 1978, there were current freshwater records handed over to the igfa. The greatest big game fishing the world has ever known. Records to include the angler, species, weight, date, venue, also referenced with a recognizable publication. 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.
All 50 largemouth bass state records wide open spaces. The new world record peacock is 37 long with 25 of girth, beating the old world record by 4 in length, 2. Igfa representative, meredith mccord, recently caught this awesome 4. The igfa has recently approved the use of braided line as backing in order to increase a reels line capacity. You cans earch all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes. Oh, and in case you do, heres the application for international game fish association igfa world record recognition. Igfa world records, pending and rejected sport fishing. The anglers signature on the completed form must be witnessed by a notary. 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. At guinness world records we want to show that everyone in the world is the best at something, and we. Keep these numbers in the back of your mind the next time you hook a big one. No place in the world offered so many shots at swordfish, while striped marlin and mako and. This list is of the heaviest european freshwater fish caught using the traditional angling method. 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.
Read about and watch videos of the incredible people, animals, businesses and charities that have recently attempted guinness world records titles. Well how about being a part of guinness world records biggest event of the year, gwr day. Igfa receives documentation, photos on pending world record. Igfa creates length category for record bass bassmaster. The 2019 world record book also features infographics detailing the igfas signature programs and valuable information on igfa member clubs, captains and guides, weigh stations and membersonly discountprograms designed to help recreational anglers connect with each other and access a wealth of relevant and timely information. On april 20, 2018, it will be 60 years since the catch. Guinness world records on britains got talent 2017. You can search all igfa world records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in alltackleline class, alltackle length for male, female and junior anglers. Igfa 20 world record game fishes book just released. Are you thinking of making a record application either as an individual or in a small team in the next few months. It was big enough to qualify as a world record but it didnt.
Subscribe for more top talent videos top talents pulls. 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. Like glassells black, the 435pound bigeye taken in 1957 by russel lee remains the alltackle world record for the species. World records of saltwater fish caught in costa rica 080420 by admin leave a comment costa rica is known around the world for its biggame saltwater fishing done on the pacific and caribbean coasts, which is done from boats to catch large openwater species such as tuna, wahoo, dorardo and billfish marlin, sailfish and swordfish. Guiness world record attempts on britains got talent.
Only fish caught in accordance with igfa international angling rules, and. Olsen was casting a lure from shore in saltstraumen, norway, when the 22. While wildly popular amongst anglers around the world, the igfa world record book shows the. The longest largemouth bass on record have been in the 32inch class. Amazingly, yocom and his team pulled off the impossible. Let our team help engage your audience through unforgettable moments of sheer amazement and wonder, whilst delivering bottomline results. Apr 18, 2018 2018 igfa world record game fishes book. An invaluable resource, full of world class articles and information, this 33rd annual edition is provided to international game fish association members. Records listed in the 2017 world record book and on the igfa website will have a new column that instructs anglers what the minimum weight necessary is to establish a record for each line class. The new world record peacock is 37 long with 25 of girth, beating the old world record by 4 in length, 2 in girth and a full pound in weight. All the facts and figures behind recreational anglings most amazing catches are now available in the 2018 edition of igfa world record game fishes published by the international game fish association igfa world record game fishes is the world s definitive publication of recreational angling records. A look back at the very best guinness world records videos in 2018. Mar 28, 2019 while there have been bigger marlin landed commercially and by recreational anglers not in accordance with igfa rules, pictured in the following gallery are the biggest marlin ever caught, officially speaking. Blue catfish receives world record status from the igfa.
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