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2 days ago
Jason Schall recently submitted this 1.13-kilogram (2-pound, 8-ounce) sheepshead to potentially set the IGFA Men’s 2-kg (4 lb) Line Class World Record for the species. Sheepshead are one of three new species that are now eligible for line class, tippet class, and junior record categories. A reminder that for any vacant Line or Tippet Class World Record the fish must weigh at least half of the line or tippet class used to catch the fish. This record is currently pending and under review.
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3 days ago
Barry Osborn recently submitted this 91-centimeter longnose gar to potential set the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. Barry was fishing in Lake Granbury, Texas, when this gar took his bait. After a short fight he was able to net this potential record fish. Barry then recorded the proper measurements on his official measuring device and released the fish safely. This record is currently pending and under review.
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4 days ago
This week the IGFA team is heading to the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas 🇧🇸 where 5 satellite tags will be available for sponsorship and deployment on blue marlin at the 2022 Custom Shootout. The IGFA Great Marlin Race has been deploying tags at the Custom Shootout since 2014 and has collected some incredible marlin tracks over the years.
The IGFA Great Marlin Race, presented by Costa Sunglasses, is a research collaboration between IGFA and Stanford University and is sponsored by the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund, EdgeWater Boats, and Release Boatworks.
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