Tag Archives: Record Catch

Historic King Salmon Catch Breaks Montana Record at Fort Peck Lake

November 11, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

A new record has been set for the largest Chinook, or king salmon, caught in Montana. Weighing in at a remarkable 32.62 pounds, the catch was made on August 9, 2024, at Fort Peck Lake by Malta native, Jim Fauth, …

Record-Breaking Feeding Frenzy: Swarm of Atlantic Cod Devours 10 Million Capelin

November 11, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

In a remarkable and unprecedented event, a recent study revealed that over 2 million Atlantic cod consumed a staggering 10 million capelin fish within a few hours, marking the largest recorded feeding frenzy by fish in terms of numbers and …

South Dakota Bowfisherman’s Record 6-Pound Brown Trout Sparks Debate

November 9, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

On a Monday outing in late October, Ty Smith set a new South Dakota bowfishing record by landing a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout on Lake Oahe. The record-breaking catch was promptly verified by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP), …

Angler Lands Potential World-Record Muskie on Mille Lacs Lake

November 7, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

In October 2024, seasoned record-chaser Art Weston hooked what may be a world-record 54-inch muskie on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake. The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is currently reviewing the catch for potential world-record status in the all-tackle length category. …

New Bowfishing Record Broken at South Dakota’s Lake Oahe as Enthusiasm for Sport Fishing Grows

October 31, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

South Dakota’s Lake Oahe recently became the stage for a remarkable achievement in bowfishing, as a new state record was set. Ty Smith, an avid bowfisherman, successfully landed a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout, shattering previous records and capturing the attention …

Angler Breaks Mississippi State Record for Longear Sunfish

October 28, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Eric Mayo, an enthusiastic Mississippi angler, has made waves by breaking the state record for longear sunfish, capturing a remarkable specimen that measured 8 3/8 inches and weighed 0.51 pounds. Known for his skill in using both fly rods and …

Historic Catch: The World’s Largest Great White Shark Landed by Alfred Dean

October 25, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Brandy

The incredible story of Alfred Dean, an Australian angler, continues to captivate the fishing world. Born in Victoria, Australia, in 1904, Dean devoted much of his life to both farming and fishing, reserving time each year to pursue some of …

San Diego Fisherman Lands Record 666-Pound Swordfish off California Coast

October 25, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

San Diego angler Luc Ofield, owner of Anglers Choice Tackle Store, recently reeled in a colossal 666.2-pound swordfish off the California coast, breaking the previous state record by more than 100 pounds. After a challenging four-hour battle with a stand-up …

NJ Angler Breaks Rhode Island’s Tautog Record

October 25, 2024 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Rhode Island recently saw its tautog fishing record shattered in Newport, where New Jersey angler Vincent Simms reeled in a giant tautog weighing in at an impressive 22 pounds and measuring 33 inches. Officially confirmed by Rhode Island’s Department of …

Blue Catfish Caught in the Wake of Hurricane Helene Breaks Record

October 17, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, West Virginia saw a new state record for blue catfish, thanks to a fortuitous fishing trip. Kim Feltner, fishing on the Ohio River near Point Pleasant with her husband and guide Chris Souders, landed …