Jean Richard
Total number of records:
7
Total number of current records:
2
Total number of species:
5
Total number of countries:
3
Date of first record catch:
08-Mar-1985
Date of last record catch:
13-Feb-1995
Heaviest record catch:
209.56 kg (462
lb 0 oz)
Marlin, black
Heaviest multiple to one:
462.0 lb Marlin, black on 8 lb line
Line Class World Records (Conventional Tackle)
Line Class
Common Name
Weight
Location
Catch Date
M-01 kg (2 lb)
Sailfish, Pacific
46.38 kg
(102
lb 4
oz)
M-02 kg (4 lb)
Marlin, striped
74.16 kg
(163
lb 8
oz)
M-02 kg (4 lb)
Sailfish, Atlantic
32.05 kg
(70
lb 10
oz)
M-02 kg (4 lb)
(tie)
Sailfish, Pacific
51.25 kg
(113
lb 0
oz)
M-04 kg (8 lb)
Sailfish, Pacific
58.51 kg
(129
lb 0
oz)
M-04 kg (8 lb)
Marlin, black
209.56 kg
(462
lb 0
oz)
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