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All-Tackle record for largemouth bass
- The All-Tackle record for largemouth bass is the most sought after game fish record in the world. It is the "holy grail" of fishing records. George Perry has held this prestigious title for nearly 83 years, since he pulled his massive 22-pound, 4-ounce fish from Montgomery Lake, Georgia on June 2, 1932.
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May 12, 2015 · The All-Tackle record for largemouth bass is the most sought after game fish record in the world. It is the "holy grail" of fishing records. George Perry has held this prestigious title for nearly 83 years, since he pulled his massive 22-pound, 4-ounce fish from Montgomery Lake, Georgia on June 2, 1932.
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Jul 23, 2015 · Aussie angler Denis Harrold caught his massive 44.64 kg (98 pound, 6 ounce) barramundi while fishing from his kayak Australia's Lake Monduran on December 12, 2010. Harrold was able to subdue the All-Tackle record fish in just 15 minutes, after it crushed the Squidgies Slick Rig he was casting. In the southern hemisphere, especially in Australia ...
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- — Black Marlin. It stands as the largest marlin ever caught on IGFA regulation tackle. Glassell was a famed sportsman who fished the world over and helped found the legendary Cabo Blanco Fishing Club in Peru.
- — Black Marlin. This is the largest IGFA-record marlin ever caught by a female angler. Mrs. Hughes’ huge black is bested only by Alfred Glassell’s famous 1,560-pounder, taken at Cabo Blanco a year earlier.
- — Bluefin Tuna. What a monster! Fraser’s famous 1,496-pound bluefin ranks as the largest IGFA-record tuna ever caught. Though it is a relatively recent catch, it’s also “another record that will likely never be beaten,” according to Mike Leech.
- — Swordfish. Even with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds.
- George W. Perry’s undefeated largemouth bass. For more than 80 years, one man has held the most coveted bass record of all time. On June 2, 1932 George W. Perry caught the fish that would make him a legend and leave a record that has remained unbeaten—though it has been tied—to his day.
- The undisputed (eventually) smallmouth bass. David Hayes holds the world record for smallmouth bass with a fish that weighed 11 pounds and 15 ounces, but his legacy was marked by controversy.
- Landlocked striped bass. In March of 2013, 65-year-old James R. Bramlett managed to catch a 70-pound, 45.5-inch long striped bass. It was an unlikely fishing trip at Alabama’s Black Warrior River, one that Bramlett only took because of a schedule conflict.
- The tournament angler’s spotted bass. By the end of the first day of the Pro Am California Tournament Trail Event, all eyes were on angler Keith Bryan and his astounding 21.39-pound haul.
Search all IGFA World Records for freshwater and saltwater fishes in All-Tackle, Line Class, All-Tackle Length for male, female and junior anglers.
Jun 9, 2024 · The largemouth bass is one of the most sought-after game fish in the world, and for good reason. These powerful predators can grow to massive sizes, with the current world record holder weighing in at a whopping 22.4 pounds (10.16 kg).
The largemouth bass is a highly sought-after game fish, and many bass anglers dream of catching the biggest one ever. This section will cover the two world record largemouth bass catches, which are still the subject of much discussion and debate among bass anglers worldwide.
