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Monster Snoek, Netherlands Pike!

Pike are one of the most popular sport fish in the world, and for good reason – they are savage predators and can grow very large. We at FishingFury love fishing for pike and all creatures Esox. We have posted photos in the past of potential world records, but no picture on this site has seen as much world wide attention as the monster pike seen below. I have seen this photo all over the interweb and have been emailed questions about it by thousands of people (well, maybe not thousands, but at least one or two)

Netherlands monster pike

If you are a avid fisherman, this photo has probably been appearing in your inbox more times then you can count, being sent by family and friends bragging that it was caught by a friend of a friend in a nearby lake (I’ve heard stories of it being a Manitoba or Ontario fish lately). Fact of the matter is that it wasn’t caught anywhere near you, unless of course you live in the Netherlands. The photo even appeared in ESOX Angler magazine and this only created more rumours.

There is no doubt that this is a massive pike, but stories of it being a new world record pike are completely untrue. The actual weight of this beast is 42.9lbs (19.5 kgs), and the length is 50 inches! This once in a lifetime catch was released to swim another day. If you want to read the story of this incredible pike, check out http://www.pacgb.co.uk/.

Looking for the world record pike? Click here!

I’d Rather Be Fishing… Con Cerveza

I was just checking the website of our good friend David Jones and my attention was immediately caught by the following post!

Mullet Snapper World Record

WORLD RECORD SNAPPER APPROVED

Think back to June, and remember that one Roula Cornell captured a monstrous mullet snapper. You will of course also remember that it weighed in (on official certified scales) at 45.6 pounds, apparently eclipsing the current record of 36 pounds by a metric shit load. Well, as of September 6, 2007, our sources at the IGFA in Florida tell us that his record has been approved. Cornell, who has been saddled with the term “pending” ever sense has been released from this nether world and is now official, unique, and certifiable in his position atop all of the mullet snapper fishermen in the world. Although his life has been a world wind of paparazzi, nubile pursuers, and sycophantic followers since that fateful day, he has maintained his humble “everyman” approach to life and fishing. Here’s hoping that his hat size remains static, and that his world record stands for a long, long time. Congrats R.C.,

David

That’s just another notch on the belt for the best guide services in all of Baja California Sur!

You should also check out some of the older posts from our time living in Mexico and our fishing trips with Fishermen’s Fleet.

Those fall colours are already out there..

Here is another great photo from Greg, he might not look as familiar without that huge musky belly between his arms. But that smallmouth has quite the belly on it too!

Big Smallmouth Bass

The World’s Biggest Fake Fish Tank

Looks like Jon will finally have something to replace his dated ceiling mirrors in his bedroom. For the low low price of $32 million, you too could have this this incredible LED fish tank.

via Gizmodo

Big Fish from Bill!

Bill has been one our biggest contributers for a couple of years now. His knowlegde and wisdom fishing Lake Scugog for muskie as tough to beat. This year he has expanded his knowledge to some other Kawartha lakes and had great success. Recently he landed a beauty smallmouth bass on a lake near Apsley Ontario. I don’t think anyone has caught more fish wearing a FishingFury shirt than our friend Bill!

Early season Scugog musky Kawartha smallie

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