Jun 06
In the summer of 2007 Adam Konrad landed the loch ness rainbow trout, this broke the 37 year old world record set by David White on June 22 1970. It was caught on Bell Island, Alaska and weighed a massive 43 pounds, 9.6 oz. The trout was caught on a lure and any question the legitimacy of the trout as it may have escaped a nearby fish farm (news source)
the picture below is not of the fish, but just a very large trout because their were no pictures of the fish to be found.
Apr 19
Alaska truly is one of the best places to fish in the world, with people regurarly breaking records for the biggest fish caught. With a wide range of species and a perfect natural habitat you can be assured to hook some real winning fish. So let me show you what is possible. World hunger you say? bah just let those starving folks loose in Alaska for a few days and they would catch enough fish to feed the world over.
Ling Cod
A twenty year old angler on his first trip to Alaska caught the biggest Ling cod in the world, She weighed in at an impressive 82.6 pounds. He said “i feel very lucky”. He also caught a 124 pound Halibut the day before. I would say that is more than luck but what is he going to do with all that fish? Well he’s going to get it stuffed and mounted of course!
Here’s a pic of Hammond with his massive Ling Cod:
Rock Fish:
This one is especially interesting as scientists say this this fish could be between 95 & 115 years old, not only that but it had put on a fair bit of weight during its long life weighing in at 60pounds. It may be one of the oldest fishes ever to have lived in Alaskan waters.
King Salmon:
Fred Houtman of Meridan Idaho landed the largest King Salmon in 2002 weighing in at 89 Pound.Fred is no stranger to fish of the larger size and landed a 79lb King Salmon in 1999.
