Tag Archives: Record Catch

Monster Mahi Mahi: Washington Fisherman Hooks Record-breaking 21-pound Catch

August 30, 2023 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

The waters off Westport, Washington, have yielded a jaw-dropping surprise as an angler reeled in a colossal 21-pound mahi mahi fish, setting a new record. Renowned for its vibrant colors and swift movements, this dolphinfish, also known as dorado, made …

Alaskan Angler Breaks State Record with Massive Rockfish Catch

August 27, 2023 | πŸͺ Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Keith Degraff, a seasoned port captain and former fishing guide, embarked on a fateful fishing expedition on July 28th in Prince William Sound. On this particular day, his focus shifted from pleasing clients to pursuing a record-setting catch. With meticulous …

Unlocking the Secrets of Soft Plastic Lures: Your Path to Fishing Success

July 27, 2023 | πŸͺ Fishing Lures | Baitshop Garrett

Soft plastic lures have become a game-changer in the world of fishing, and as an experienced angler, I can vouch for their effectiveness. In this article, we will dive into an informative overview of soft plastic lures and how they …

64-pound Fish Smashes Kansas State Record

June 9, 2023 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Thayne Miller, a resident of Topeka, Kansas, has made history by breaking the state record with his remarkable catch in a local reservoir. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks announced that Miller successfully caught a massive smallmouth buffalo fish …

Record-Sized Catfish Sends Italian Angler into Panic

June 5, 2023 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Italian angler Alessandro Biancardi may have set a new world record after catching a massive catfish from a flooded river. Biancardi, a professional fisherman with the MADCAT fishing team, embarked on a solo fishing trip on the Po River in …

5-Year-Old Girl Smashes Idaho Fishing Record

March 9, 2023 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Akeley Fahnholz, at just five years old, has already made a name for herself in the world of fishing by breaking Idaho’s catch-and-release length record for peamouth with her 14.125 inch catch. The catch was made in the Snake River …

Minnesota Anglers Sets New State Muskie Record

November 1, 2022 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kelly

Recently, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified a 58.25-inch muskie caught by angler Eric Bakke as a new state record catch. Bakke caught the record fish on Mille Lacs Lake and broke the previous record that stood for three …

Father and Son Catch 500-pound Swordfish Breaking State Record

September 7, 2022 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

While fishing off the coast of Morehead City a father-son fishing duo landed a swordfish that broke a state record weighing over 500 pounds. Cary Carney and his son Brandon were fishing with 65-pound line when they caught the huge …

Angler Catches Massive Sturgeon, Breaking Idaho Record

August 19, 2022 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Kevin

While Greg Poulsen usually jokes that he catches the smallest fish on fishing trips, all that changed recently when he landed a record-breaking sturgeon at the C.J. Strike Reservoir in Idaho. Poulsen was able to catch a sturgeon that measured …

Colorado’s Longest Standing Fishing Record Broken by Angler

August 5, 2022 | πŸͺ Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

A 75-year-old record was broken in Colorado recently at Monarch Lake. Tim Daniel of Granby landed a 7.84-pound brook trout which measured 23ΒΌ inches in length, had a 15-inch girth. This narrowly beat out that last record that stood since …