World record fish?

[Barnacle Bill]

Who is "the" authority for record fish? It appears to be that if you don't like one listing, you can go to another and its different. For instance, the latest Crappie World mag says the world record Crappie is the 6 pounder caught in La. But if you go here http://hotspotfishing.com/records/records-Louisiana.asp it says the state record is 3lb 8oz. BIG difference! I know the La fishermen were discussing this last week or so and it has a lot to do with record keeping. But still, it seems like there should be one place that says "This is the record". I guess I'll just have to catch an 8 pounder and settle it once and for all! LOL Well I'll keep trying anyway.

[Bassman]

Yeah i noticed that too.some places say the world record is 4.5lbs others 4.9lbs and others 6.

[CrappiePappy]

of professional Boxing .. don't it ?? :D

Myself - I go with the organization that has the most stringent rules. That way I know if the record is set or broken, it was done under the highest scrutiny. And that would be the IGFA (IMHO).

I think the "recognized" World Record Crappie is 5lb 3oz ... the 6lb La. fish was not "registered" thru any "official" agency. And therein lies the problem. You have to get membership, then pay for the "recording" of your fish, and have "official" documentation of the catch, etc. Some people just don't want to go thru all that. .............cp

here's the IGFA link with the "freswater rod/reel records" - http://www.fishersnet.com/records.html

[Barnacle Bill]

Thats an interesting site but I wish they had included where they were caught.

[CrappiePappy]

was caught from Enid Reservoir, Mississippi 7/31/1957 by Fred Bright ..... cp

[labill]

of professional Boxing .. don't it ?? :D

Myself - I go with the organization that has the most stringent rules. That way I know if the record is set or broken, it was done under the highest scrutiny. And that would be the IGFA (IMHO).

I think the "recognized" World Record Crappie is 5lb 3oz ... the 6lb La. fish was not "registered" thru any "official" agency. And therein lies the problem. You have to get membership, then pay for the "recording" of your fish, and have "official" documentation of the catch, etc. Some people just don't want to go thru all that. .............cp

here's the IGFA link with the "freswater rod/reel records" - http://www.fishersnet.com/records.html

crappiepappy nailed it. Wasn't registered, weighed and measured through LDWF at that time, and was dropped from the "official" roster of records when it was made necessary that all record fish be certified for recognition. The current status for state record crappie in LA is tied between Caney Lake and Toledo Bend at 3.55 lbs each. Strange that they left the stats for the 6 lb crappie on record since it's no longer recognized? Ain't politics fun? Wouldn't surprise me if the fisherman was one of ole' Ex Governor Long's drinking buddies! :D

[Kokanee King]

yeah you guys are looking at two diffrent species the world record black and the world record White.

[cfsinc]

The world record crappie did come from Enid Lake MS in 1957. Five pounds three ounces caught by Fred Bright of Memphis TN. Mississippi Game and Fish did some testing over a three day period in 2004 at Arkabutla Lake and knocked up three during that period of time that bested the world record. Of course, they had to turn them loose. They eat 3.55 pound crappie at Arkabutla, they don't mount them.

[FalconSmitty]

They eat 3.55 pound crappie at Arkabutla, they don't mount them.

Must be nice. I'm having my little 3.6 pounder mounted. It is MY world record.

[labill]

Hey, Smitty....that's a great fish regardless of what state it came from, even Mississippi!