The biggest fish ever caught is the elusive unicorn fish in lake oroville ca it weighed in at a woping 2,789.
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The largest red fish species is the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), also known as redfish. The largest recorded red drum caught on rod and reel weighed 94 pounds.
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.
The biggest fish of all time is the whale shark, which can grow up to lengths of around 40 feet or more. They are not true whales but are the largest species of shark and fish in the world. Their enormous size and docile nature make them a popular attraction for divers and tourists.
The biggest sea bass is the goliath grouper, which can weigh several hundred pounds. The biggest morone family (true bass) is the striped bass, which the world record is 125 pounds. The biggest of the Micropterus species (true sunfish) is the largemouth bass, which can exceed 20 pounds.
The strongest fishing reel will typically be a heavy-duty conventional reel designed for offshore fishing, such as the Shimano Tiagra or Penn International series. These reels are built with durable materials and high drag capacities to handle large and powerful fish.