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New Wels Catfish World Record

I love reading about new world records, especially when its a freshwater fish that exceeds 250 pounds! This enormous wels catfish is nearly 8 pounds more then the current world record!

Guided by IGFA Certified Captain Alberto Bartoli and using shrimp forbait, Roberto Godi of Arcole Veroma, Italy landed a potential IGFA All-Tackle record after catching a wels (Silurus glanis) on February 5. The giant fish weighed 113.5 kg (250 lb 3 oz) which Godi caught while fishing Italy’s River Po. He said the fish fought for 45 minutes before he was able to pull it to shore onto a smooth surfaced mat where it was weighed, photographed and released alive. The current IGFA record is 242 lb 8 oz (110 kg) caught February 2009 also from the River Po.

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June 16, 2010 by Clive Mathias

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11 Year Old Catches 9 Foot Catfish!

Jessica Wanstall is only 4ft 10in tall and weighs less then 85 pounds, but has caught a bigger fish then many of us ever will. She landed a 9 foot long wels catfish that was almost 200lbs while fishing in Spain’s River Ebro. Jessica had a little help from her dad, and released the big cat after a quick photo.

9 foot catfish

This catch will eclipse the world record for a freshwater fish caught by an angler aged 16 and under.

via Daily Mail UK

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July 27, 2009 by Clive Mathias

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Catfish Eats Soccer Ball

We already know catfish like to eat mini basketballs, but apparently they like soccer balls too. This massive wels catfish bit off more then it could chew.

via Moldy Chum

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July 11, 2008 by Clive Mathias

Filed Under: Accidents, Catfish, Europe, Fishing, Freshwater, Oddities
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