New Zealand Fisherman Catches New World Record Colossal Squid

Not to be left out in all the Giant Squid news, the Colossal Squid makes its appearance with a new world record. The first ever adult colossal squid to be landed intact, weighted in at an estimated 450kg (990 lbs) and 10m (33 ft) long, and over two hours to land. The Colossal Squid is the largest known squid family in the world normally found in deep Antartic waters where the men were fishing for Patagonian Toothfish when the squid, also feeding on the toothfish, was caught. The fisherman quickly realized the importance of such a catch and took great care to make sure the specimen was in good condition freezing it below deck.

One expert said calamari rings made from it would be the size of tractor tires.

Categories: Fishing, Food, Incredible, New Zealand, News, Saltwater, Squid, World Records

Friday February 23rd, 2007 @ 4:40 PM | Jonathon Marshall | Comments

Saturday Reading

  • Canadian shark - The Underwater Times reports that a Quebec woman catches large rare rare shark while ice fishing.
  • New Zealand shark - According to TVNZ, a huge six metre long great white shark has been sighted off the coast of Taranaki.
  • China tragedy - Xinhuanet.com reports that a fishing boat caught fire on the Yellow Sea.
  • 100 days on a raft - Where do I sign up for this? “The greatest fishing trip
  • Weird catch - Bass fishing pro, Steve Daniel, reveals his weirdest catch at bassresource.com.
  • Scary catch - “ The Sun Times repports that two teens have discovered a human head in the water while fishing in Florida.
  • Table manners - The Underwater Times report that a dog trainer has been teaching sharks new feeding behavior.
  • Pink dolphins - “ Traveling to Hong Kong? According to CNN, it is one of the best places in the world to see the rare pink dolphin.

Categories: Accidents, Adventures, Canada, Fishing, Freshwater, New Zealand, News, Sharks

Saturday February 4th, 2006 @ 9:45 AM | Clive Mathias | Comments

Friday Fishing Fun

Hooked!It’s Friday again, and Im sure you know what that means! Friday Fishing with On The Patio, of course. If you haven’t seen the Friday Fishing posts before be sure to check them out. But you might want to wait until you get home because most of it is very NSFW.

If you need help making it through those last few minutes, or hours, at work we’ve got a great time-waster for you this evening. MyPlayCity has an awesome collection of downloadable games to play for almost any occasion, but we recommend checking out Crazy Fishing!

In other news- Robbie Angus, a grade school student, landed a new world record Black Marlin, for the under 12 age group, to compliment the world record Blue Marlin that he caught previously.

In February the intermediate school pupil scored a world record blue marlin and now he’s added a black. Fishing with his father, John, aboard the Allure out of Cairns, Angus junior hooked a 256.5kg black that will set a record for under-12s if ratified by the International Game Fishing Association.

They were in Cairns specifically to try for the record as Robbie’s 12th birthday approached. It was a good trip for the family with John winning the annual Lizard Island tournament with a black marlin in excess of 400kg.

I’ve got a few more posts coming tomorrow. Including some information on how get your kids out for world record fish, and how to properly document the event for judges. Again my appologies but work has been very busy this week.

Categories: Fishing, Funny, Marlin, NSFW, New Zealand, News, Saltwater

Friday November 4th, 2005 @ 8:18 PM | Jonathon Marshall | Comments

Fishing Net Snags 15-Foot Great White Shark

Warrick Harris was fishing several miles off the coast of New Zealand when he found a female shark barely alive, trapped in his net. A New Zealand marine scientist with the Conservation Department said that it was the largest shark he had ever examined, weighing over 3,500 pounds and about 15 feet long. The average size of great white sharks around New Zealand is less than 10 feet. Harris is trying to sell the sharks jaws and fins to collectors.

“‘Jaws’ was the exact reaction, really,” Harris said. “It was quite unbelievable. (I) just couldn’t get over the sheer size of it.”

Story via NBC 17, includes pictures & video clip.

Categories: Fishing, New Zealand, Saltwater, Sharks

Friday October 21st, 2005 @ 1:38 PM | Jonathon Marshall | Comments

Search

Categories

News

Features

Fishing

Gear

Freshwater Species

Saltwater Species

Entertainment

Places

The World

Archives

Meta

Feeds


Partner Feeds

Photos: Catch The Fury (Newest)

Photos: Catch The Fury (Popular)

Blog: 1101001

Blog: Rockstar Lure Co

Recent Comments

Re: Stormy Kromer Hat Contest!

Hello again, i have never been able to wear a hat before because i didn't know how it should go, but thanks to the 3 illustrations on the art of wearing a hat i feel confident now and if i should be lucky enough to win i could wear it knowing it is on correctly!!!...Cheers mate!

Woody (18 hours, 48 minutes ago)

Re: The Evening Secret - Not Really a Secret

A guy at work was telling me about the evening secret and how great it was. so i thought i would check it out. what a scam i got a crappie light that does the same thing. That guy is an asshole anyway i'm gonna tell him its great and see if he actually buys it. haha

John (1 day ago)

Re: Stormy Kromer Hat Contest!

But, c'mon! We're not ALL 'fair weather fishermen' are we? There has GOT to be some wild stories. I know Clive & Jon have a few...

MuskyBill (1 day, 4 hours ago)

Words I like to hear, JB! With or without the hat, I'll hit up the BoQ with ya this winter.

MuskyBill (1 day, 4 hours ago)

Re: Ghana's Fish Coffins

My Ex girlfriend is from Ghana. Her family wanted me to move there. I didn't. But they never told about this!

chris (1 day, 5 hours ago)

Most Commented

Re: Lakemaid Beer Shirt Contest

I have a friend whose cottage is on Lake Chemong, never fished in it although I've heard all the stories. I was walking in it this weekend past, paddled it too, with Alexander directing.....check out the Curve Lake Powwow sometime!!!! I worked so hard this weekend, the shirt fell right offen me, so I need that shirt more than ANYONE else! Love your site!

Pete (2 weeks, 4 days ago)

Re: Bioline Contest!

[...] to Gary Switlick, the Bioline Contest [...]

Fishing Fury - A fishing blog about two guys with a serious passion for fishing, the great outdoors, crazy adventures, and heart-pounding entertainment. (5 days, 3 hours ago)

Re: Potential World Record Pike

Hi all, I am Dick van Hattem. The men who caught this wonderfull pike in the Netherlands. The pike was actualy 120 cm long, weight exactly 16.5 kilo's and was caught on a death perch on 10 meter deep water on 27 december 2000. But now.... the photo was shopped for fun. I had a reading for a fishingclub and this was the last picture of the reading I had for 100 quest. Name of the picture.... I have a dream..... Everybode was laughing. Really funny, never claimed the world record. Because it is not by far. http://www.metersnoeken.nl/inde x.php?option=com_content&task=s ection&id=13&Itemid=48 here you can find [...]

Dick (1 week, 2 days ago)

Re: Get Girls Fishing! A How-To Guide for Men

[...] at Fishing Fury have always been advocates of getting girls into fishing. For some strange reason, fishing has been seen as a mans sport, but anyone and everyone can (and [...]

Fishing Fury - A fishing blog about two guys with a serious passion for fishing, the great outdoors, crazy adventures, and heart-pounding entertainment. (1 month ago)

Re: And The Winner Is...

Ha! My Uncle works for Canada Post and he's on patrol for my package. Your pals won't be crafty enough to keep up with him!

chris (3 weeks, 2 days ago)