A new all tackle record is being certified now, caught in Connetticut, 81 plus pounds.
However, a 125 pound fish was caught in a commericial net in the 1890's in North Carolina, off Cape Hatteras.
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The largest recorded striped bass caught on rod and reel weighed 81.88 pounds. It was caught off the coast of Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1982.
A 78.5 lb striper was the biggest line caught off the coast of Atlantic City, NJ in 1982.
The biggest cod ever caught weighed 98 pounds (44.5 kg) and was caught off the coast of Norway.
A Florida caught fish, at 8 pounds, 9 ounces.
The biggest brown trout ever caught was 40 pounds, 4 ounces in Arkansas, USA in 1992.
The biggest muskie ever caught was a 60-inch fish weighing 67 pounds and 8 ounces. It was caught in Hayward, Wisconsin in 1949.
The biggest barracuda ever caught weighed around 103 pounds and was caught off the coast of Florida. Barracudas are known for their size and speed, making them a popular sport fish among anglers.