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New world record for catfish: 292 cm of power and emotion

  • Photo du rédacteur: Christophe Courtois
    Christophe Courtois
  • il y a 5 jours
  • 1 min de lecture

A monster from the Polish depths has just written a new page in world fishing history. Under the banner of the Polish Fishing Academy , two passionate fishermen achieved the unthinkable: capturing a gigantic wels catfish measuring 292 cm , thus setting a new world record for the species.


Record du Monde - Krzysztof Pyra et Adrian Gontarz, les deux protagonistes de cette capture historique avec ce silure de 2.92 mètres.
Record du Monde - Krzysztof Pyra et Adrian Gontarz, les deux protagonistes de cette capture historique avec ce silure de 2.92 mètres.

The feat, immortalized in this impressive photograph, testifies not only to the fish's extraordinary size, but also to the respect and technical skill required for such a fight. The wels catfish, silent king of European waters, continues to fuel legends and push the boundaries of modern fishing.


Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz , the two protagonists of this historic capture, perfectly embody the spirit of catch and release and boundless passion. Their success symbolizes the culmination of years of experience, observation, and a profound understanding of their environment.

“Mamy to !!!” We did it! A cry of victory that resonates far beyond Poland, reaching the entire international fishing community.

 
 
 
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