A giant Amazon catfish way over the IGFA world record has been landed during an exploratory trip to Bolivia with adventure holiday operator www.Amazon-Angler.com . The ‘Jau’ catfish was estimated by experienced Amazon guide Steve Townson at around 170lb after it was landed by one of his guests, Martin Content, on a trip to virgin […]
Martin’s Giant Jau Catfish ‘Miles’ Over World Record
Tan’s two barb all tackle world record takes a spinnerbait
Christopher Tan – IGFA Representative from Malaysia – recently submitted this 1.90 kg (4 lb 4 oz) two-barred barb (Hampala bimaculata) that he caught on JMurum Dam in Malaysia. If approved, the fish, which as you can see looks like a mahseer and took a spinnerbait, will earn Tan the new All-Tackle world record. WORLDWIDE […]
Lady angler sets new line class alligator gar record…
Ling Yang caught and released this 27.2 kg (60 lb) alligator gar (Atractosteus spatula) while fishing the Trinity River in Texas, USA. Yang battled the big gar for over 15 minutes to after it snaffled a carp bait. If approved, the catch will become the new women’s 8 kg (16 lb) line class world record, […]
World Cup Fever: Five Must Do Things In Manaus
While English football goes Brazil nuts over the hot-house jungle location of its World Cup opener against Italy on June 14, soccer fans heading in droves to the Amazonian capital of Manaus are guaranteed a cultural and ecological awakening. If you have been lucky enough to secure a ticket, you are in for a treat […]
