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World Record Blue Catfish

Clive Mathias — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:05:27 +0000

Recently a massive 79 pound (35.8 kg) blue catfish was caught by Jayson Zerda of Unadilla, New York, setting a new Maryland state record. This amazing catch beat the old state record by more than ten pounds!

The fish was 49.5 inches long with a girth of 38 inches.

As impressive as Mr. Zerdas record catfish looks, its not even remotely close to the current world record blue catfish – just have a look at this!

Caught by Tim Pruitt, this world record blue catfish weighed 124 pounds (56.2 kg) and was caught on May 22 2005 near Alton, Illinois in the Mississippi River.

The fish measured a staggering 58 inches in length and was 44 inches around! Just last month an even larger blue cat was caught, weighing 130 pounds. It is currently under review by the IGFA and may take the world record title from Tim Pruitt.

Caught by Greg Bernal, of Florissant, Missouri – July 20 2010.

Of course, these big cats look like babies when compared to the largest catfish ever caught – the Mekong catfish – which can grow over nine feet long and reach over 600 pounds!

World record Mekong catfish weighing 646 pounds (293 kg)!

China Isn’t Completely Polluted

Clive Mathias — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:10:15 +0000

We’ve given China a hard time here in the past. The levels of pollution in many lakes and rivers is staggering. Not all of China is polluted of course, here are some places in china I’m sure we’d all love to fish.

Photography by Jil Azoury

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Jumping Fish

Clive Mathias — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:08:51 +0000

Fish leap out water as fishermen drag the net on the banks of Qiandao Lake in east China’s Zhejiang Province.

via National Geographic

World Record Paddlfish

Clive Mathias — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:19:14 +0000

Heres a fish I had never seen or heard of until two years ago when a co-worker introduced them to me. He and his dad fished for them when he was younger. After he showed me a few photos and I was amazed. The paddlefish is a very unique freshwater fish. Their skeletons are primarily composed of cartilage much like a shark, and they can esialy be identified by their huge rounded bill.

Chinese paddlefish caught in the Yangtze River can grow up to 9 feet long and weigh over 600 pounds. Both the American and Chinese paddlefish eat zooplankton which they filter through their huge mouth and gills.

Fishermen generally catch these fish by snagging them with heavy equipment and large hooks.

The world record American paddlefish was caught in Kansas by Clinton Boldridge on Carp bait May 5 2004, and weighed 144 pounds. It was 75 inches long with a 45 1/4 inch girth.

The Worlds Biggest Shark Steak

Clive Mathias — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 18:59:33 +0000

We’re gonna need a bigger BBQ.

via Daily Mail

Fish Shaped Tower

Clive Mathias — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:17:19 +0000

China rocks.

via China View

River Runs Red in China

Clive Mathias — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:53:04 +0000

This can’t be good for the fish…

via Environmental Graffiti

Pollution Kills 30,000kg Fish in China

Clive Mathias — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:02:50 +0000

In unrelated news, US officials are inspecting possible tainted fish from China.

via Guardian

Wise Words

Clive Mathias — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:12:03 +0000

via Engrish

The World’s Biggest Fake Fish Tank

Clive Mathias — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:01:36 +0000

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