2008 World Record Watch

Did you know the International Game Fish Association keeps world fly fishing records for everything from shark to bluegill catches?

In fact, the four-pound tippet bluegill mark is currently being contested after Auburn’s George Mann landed a 2-pound, 6-ounce bluegill back on April 15. He’s hoping to beat the current record of 2 pounds, set in June 2001.

The IGFA received more than 700 world record applications in 2007, granting 495 new records in the process.

Head to our records page for lists of other fly fishing records lists for popular game fish such as trout and bass.

Logo courtesy IGFA