New IGFA World Record

[mostlymuskies]

It is now official client Richard Hart has caught the New IGFA World Record Arapaima at 415 lbs! Also the Worlds Largest Freshwater Fish caught on a Fly Rod! www.guyanafishing.com

Edited July 30, 2015 by mostlymuskies

[MadPerry]

Can someone explain the significance of this to me?  Fly fishing counts?!

[Missdemeanor]

That's a big critter.....

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[GAMBLER]

Awesome!

[mostlymuskies]

MadPerry,catching a 415 lb fish on 80 lb test line in 4 ft of water full of tons of snags is a feat of its own,with a fly rod it was near to impossible,but Richard prevailed!

[BlueEye]

Awesome fish Larry - congrats!!! 

[MadPerry]

Of course it counts and an impressive catch. I was attempting to take a fun jab at fly fishermen. I suck at Internet humor.

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[fbg14619]

Did  they guestimate it from measurements or put it on a scale?

[mostlymuskies]

The Arapaima was weighed by block & tackle tied to tree hanging over the water,with IGFA Scale,then calf weighing harness.The Arapaima was hoisted up for weight then the calf weighing sling was weighed by itself and subtracted from the weight.The IGFA then also took an additional 5 lbs off the total weight when it was certified.