Fishing World Records
Fishing world records incorporate fish big and small, anglers young and old, and unfortunate encounters with shark hooks. If fishing is your favorite hobby, here's where to show off your spearing, netting, angling and trapping feats.
Fishing Challenges
12 Records
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Most Shark Hooks Hooked In Body
Melissa Lowe endured great pain while setting a new universal record for most shark hooks hooked in a body (1).
This unfortunate record was set on November 25, 2008 off the coast of Hawaii#39;s Big Island. Natasja Lowe was on hand to witness the mishap.
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Smallest Fish Caught Using A Hook
Charles Steffes-Clayton caught a fish that was 1 1/16".
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Andy Pelphrey caught a Striped Shiner weighing 36.29 grams.
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Andy Pelphrey caught a Bluntnose Minnow weighing 4.54 grams.
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Andy Pelphrey caught a Blacknose Dace weighing 3.63 grams.
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Johnathon Pelphrey assisted his father catching a fish when he was just 326 days old.
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Youngest Angler To Catch A Rock Bass With Assistance
Johnathon Pelphrey caught a Rock Bass with his father’s assistance when he was just 1,002 days old (2.74 years).
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Youngest Angler To Catch A Rainbow Trout With Assistance
Johnathon Pelphrey caught a Rainbow Trout with his father’s assistance when he was just 1,002 days old (2.74 years).
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Most Casts Of A Fishing Lure Into A Bucket From 16 Feet Away In One Minute
Andy Pelphrey cast a fishing lure into a bucket using a rod and reel five times in one minute.
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Smallest Functional Fishing Rod And Reel
Michael Di Pippo of Penfishingrods.com owns a fishing rod and reel measuring eight inches in length.
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Heaviest Fish Caught With A Pen Fishing Rod
John Chlarson caught a 21-pound carp using a Pen Fishing Rod. The fishing rod has telescoping reel that begins at 8 inches in length, but extends to 30 inches when in use.The fish itself measures 30 inches in length and has a 24 inch girth.
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J3SUSFR34K held 125 hooks in one hand.
NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.
Melissa Lowe 
Charles Steffes-Clayton 
Andy Pelphrey 
Michael Di Pippo 
J3SUSFR34K