Top Five Categories Of Most World Record

Top Five Categories Of Most World Record

1. World Record Brown Trout

A likely world record Brown Trout was caught by Tom Healy of Rockford, Michigan on Wednesday, September 9, 2009, on the Manistee River. Healy's catch weighed in at 41 pounds, 71/4 ounces and after certification will easily beat the current world record of 40 pounds, 4 ounce Brown Trout taken in 1992 from the White River in Arkansas by Howard Collins.

The Manistee River Brown Trout shattered the Michigan state record Brown previously held by Casey Richey at 36 pounds, 13 ounces back in 2007.

Some media outlets report that Healy caught the record Brown on a black and chrome Rapala Shad Rap; it comes as no surprise to most fisherman like myself who grew up using Rapala baits that these shad-shaped bodies catch big fish everywhere. Coupled with the fact that medium to large rivers flowing into or out of large bodies of water is prime fishing waters for big fish, the shad baits are second to none if you need a surefire lure to throw when river fishing.

Brown Trout was caught by Tom Healy of Rockford

It's been my experience in the United States and Europe, as well as those anglers reporting back to me at Maxota, and also of close fishing partners of mine of catching bruiser river fish on shad imitation lures since their shape/profile and swim actions also resemble that of gamefish and baitfish outside the herring family of fish. I'm one of the many anglers that subscribe to the belief that big gamefish are lazy and accustomed to a certain diet of baitfish, and that they do not get tired of the same old minnows (or lures) that come their way. I don't believe gamefish are smart enough to reject a lure because they see it all the time-- perhaps the rejection would only happen if the lure does not resemble the forage they are accustomed to eating.

Clearly, this catch is a testament to the fish-catching prowess of simple shad-shaped lures. If an angler offers up baits that closely imitate the preferred food of the gamefish, they increase their chances of hooking into a big fish or maybe a world record--even more so than slinging a lure that the gamefish "has never seen before". Better yet, throw a lure that imitates a slow moving, crippled, wounded, struggling, dying shad or minnow like the Rapala Shad Rap, or the Maxota Struggling Shad, or others which are made to imitate the abundant baitfish gorged upon by big, lazy gamefish in rivers all over the globe. Makes perfect sense.

The Healy Brown trout didn't decide to hit that Shad Rap because it had Rapala written on it, but because the bait did a good job of imitating a struggling shad or other baitfish in the river. Stick to the diet of the big fish and you just might catch more of them!

Our congratulations go out to Tom Healy!

2. An Amazing World Record Breaking Continuous Line of 229 Wheelchair

A beautiful sunny day on Surfers Paradise Beach-side Esplanade provided the ideal conditions for the Surfers Sunrise Rotary Annual Wheelchair Challenge 2012.

The World Record previously established in the USA of 193 wheelchairs traveling in a continuous line for a period of one minute was today challenged successfully on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia establishing a new World Record. A continuous moving line of 229 wheelchairs was achieved.

To achieve 200 plus wheelchairs and in some cases, the occupants and their carers in a continuous line require a continuous length of at least 500 meters without obstacles.

The Esplanade at Surfers Paradise is probably the most Wheelchair friendly Beachside Esplanade in the whole of Australia and in the Southern Hemisphere with its accessible amenities and fabulous beach views it makes the perfect location for the Challenge.

World Record Breaking Continuous Line of 229 Wheelchair

International recognition of the Annual Wheelchair Challenge is likely to be acknowledged by the inclusion of these years 229 wheelchair participants in this year's edition of the Guinness Book of Records.

The Surfers Paradise Beach is immensely popular with holidaymakers, day-visitors, tourists, and gold coasters all year round. The successful Wheelchair Challenge will no doubt encourage more and more visitors to the Beach-side Resort, in particular, those people with mobility difficulties.

The Organizers of this Historic Challenge were The Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise, Surfers Paradise Alliance, The Gold Coast City Council, and The Spinal Injury Association.

The Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise meets as a Breakfast Club once a week at Southport Yacht Club. The Club aims to help to raise funds and community awareness of the challenges faced by people in wheelchairs and provides support for those in need of wheelchairs.

The International achievements of Surfers Sunrise Rotary include the manufacture and distribution of wheelchairs worldwide for people in need, using recycled materials and components were available, the manufacture, design, and erection of school buildings in Tsunami devastated countries.

It has already been rumored that the American Foundation of Christopher and Dana Reeve after having their record broken will be mounting a challenge to the Surfers Sunrise Rotary new world record of 229 Wheelchairs moving in a continuous line for a period of one minute.

Next September is likely to see an ever increasing number of Moving Wheelchair Challengers being required from Surfers Paradise to re-establish a new record holding status. There will probably be additional Global Challengers emerging in 2014.

On 10th October the Surfers Sunrise Rotary received the award of Inclusive Community Champions as winners of the Best Tourism Category for the Annual Wheelchair Challenge from the Gold Coast Mayor.

A major vote of thanks should be extended to everyone who partook in the tremendous effort that was necessary to organize and support this event. Congratulations are due to the 229 and in addition to those who gave up their time and so generously supported the World Record Wheelchair Challenge.

3. Some of the Largest Fish Ever Caught

Largest Tuna Ever Caught (reel and rod), November 30, 2010

San Diego, CA - Reeling in the tuna world record has long been a coveted prize for many fishermen. The record has been held for over 30 years but on November 30th Mike Livingston brought in a massive yellowfin tuna that tipped the scales at over 405 lbs

Livingston's tuna was brought into and weighed at Point Loma Sportfishing and was the largest tuna ever caught on rod and reel and was caught on a rather smaller water vessel, the 80 ft Vagabond. It took well over two hours to finally reel this tuna in and was Livingston's toughest catch by far. Mike Livingston is a 63-year-old lifetime fisherman out of Sunland, CA who was a recent retiree of the Los Angeles School District. He said about the catch, "It was my moment, my time. I'm not the best angler but I had enough skill to reel this one in. It was my day!"

Largest Fish Ever Caught

Yes, Mike, it was definitely your day and that was a pretty crazy catch!

Largest Catfish Ever Caught, July 1, 2005

Thailand - Catfish are interesting creatures and are defined by the unique features of their swim-bladder and skull. There are some great stories of people reeling in massive catfish in the US but the world record for largest catfish ever caught was actually off the coast of Thailand. This beast, which many considered to be the pre-historic dinosaur in size, weighed in at 293.3 kg.

This beast actually shattered two records, not only for the largest catfish ever caught but also the largest freshwater fish ever caught. Much to the dismay of local zoologist, the giant fish was not kept alive and was soon killed and eaten by the local villagers in the Mekong region of Thailand. These types of giant fish are actually becoming less common in Thailand and are actually becoming extinct. The inlets, rivers, and shores of Thailand are extremely over-fished and many species of fish, such as this giant sturgeon are becoming extinct.

Largest Salmon Ever Caught, November 09, 2008

Shasta County, CA - The largest salmon ever caught in 29 years was found washed out on a riverbank in Shasta County. It was found on the Sacramento River near the city of Anderson, CA. The massive beast weighed in at nearly 85 lbs and was 55 inches long and almost 31 inches in girth.

Many local zoologists and geologist mark this world record Salmon as a turning point in the development of the species of fish, which many experts agreed were struggling and mentioned that this "could be the harbinger of fish's recovery". Regardless of the California salmon is making a comeback or not, this is by far a massive catch. The fish was said that if caught alive would've been well over 90 lbs!

4. Largemouth Bass Records Reveal More Than Numbers

Of the top 25 record largemouth bass recognized by the International Game Fish Association, the top two entries, while similar in weight, have stories that are worlds apart.

The most obvious difference is where the two fish were caught. The fish landed by Manabu Kurita in Lake Biwa is Japan's largest freshwater lake. The huge lake, spanning 259 square miles, serves as a water supply for the cities of Kyoto and Otsu. It is home to trout, bass and a pearl industry. It is Japan's largest lake and has been stocked with Florida strain largemouth bass.

Kurita is no stranger to lunker hunting. The angler is sponsored by Deps, which is a Japanese fishing tackle manufacturer. The fish was caught on a Roman Made Mother, which is a big wake bait using a 7-foot, 1-inch GLX G. Loomis worm and jig rod made by Deps, with a Shimano Antares DC7 bait-casting reel.

Largemouth Bass Records Reveal More Than Numbers in Manabu Kurita

It is speculated that anyone who lands a record largemouth today may see more than $1,000,000 in endorsements and appearances. While Kurita's money bags may not total that seven-figure estimate since his monumental catch on July 2, 2009, he has garnered plenty of coverage from fishing magazines and websites to national and international media.

On the flip side of 21st-century technology and earnings is George Perry's catch from 1932. Sure, people fished for sport, but Perry was after dinner. The fish landed in an oxbow lake in Georgia's Telfair County, attracted very little attention at first, with even less emphasis on the man who caught it. Most outdoor magazines were focused more on trout fishing rather than largemouth bass.

The fish was caught on a Creek Chub Perch Scale Wigglefish, Perry's only lure. The weight and measurements were taken, recorded and notarized in Helena, Ga. Perry's only initial recognition was $75 in merchandise as first prize in Field and Stream magazine's fishing contest.

Yet, with all of the contrasting information surrounding these two catches, one thing remains the same for both impressive fish - the two fish are tied for the record because of IGFA's rules. IGFA follows a precise set of rules when considering a fish for record status. The rules state, "To replace a record for a fish weighing less than 25 pounds, the replacement must weigh at least 2 ounces more than the existing record." The rules also say, "A catch which matches the weight of an existing record or exceeds the weight by less than the amount required to defeat the record will be considered a tie."

So, while the two fish were caught in different parts of the world by men who were influenced to go fishing for different reasons, these fish will always be listed next to each other in the record books and mentioned in the same breath by avid anglers everywhere.

5. How to Entertain Yourself If Your Flight Is Delayed

We all know flight delays can be incredibly annoying, especially for the frequent flyer. One idea is to kill some terminal downtime is to use a flight delay to set your own Guinness World Record. While this may seem bizarre, airports have long been a breeding ground for world record attempts, such as The World's Fastest Time for pushing an orange one mile with your nose, which according to the Guinness Book of World Records is 24 minutes, 36 seconds, set by Ashrita Furman at JFK International Airport in New York in 2005.

Let's face it, deep down we all want to be famous for something in our lives. If you find yourself delayed, stranded, or just living in an airport terminal after you lost your home in the recent stock market crash, here are a few more records you may wish to consider attempting. (Just keep in mind, whatever record you attempt to set, Michael Phelps will eventually beat you.)

Guinness Book of World Records 24 minutes, 36 seconds, by Ashrita Furman

WORLD RECORDS which will BE tried IN an airport terminal WITH very little OR NO PREPARATION

World's Longest Kiss

Currently held by Ekkachai Tiranarat & Laksana Tiranarat from Thailand, set February 13 - 15th, 2011. (Yup, and you thought your Valentine's Day was special because your boyfriend cooked you dinner.)

World's Longest-Held Breath (by a female)

The current record achieved by Karoline Mariechen Meyer of Brazil. 18 min 32.59 sec. Probably set because she was holding her breath in anticipation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince coming out in 3D.

World's Longest-Held Breath (by a male)

Current record at 20 min 21 sec by Ricardo da Gama Bahia of Brazil (again). Kudos to South American lung capacity.

World's Fastest Haircut

Have to beat Ivan Zoot's fifty-five seconds, achieved in Austin, TX in 2008. (Granted, getting the scissors past security will be a challenge.)

Largest Gathering of Zombies

Technically you'll want some friends for this, however, a terminal filled with delayed passengers is simply concerning the simplest place to search out zombies. Gather up a few planeloads of fellow delayed passengers, and snap some cell phone pics. The current record is 4,093 in Ashbury Park, NJ.

Here are a few more with no current world record. What are you waiting for? Claim your 15 minutes of fame today!

- Longest Time Sent Watching Back-to-Back Episodes of Glee on an iPhone

- Most Money Lost in a Single Day in the Stock Market Without Committing Suicide

- World's Most Unusual Dance Move While Walking Through an Airport Metal Detector

- Number of times rejected using the pickup line, "Do you come here often?" at the Chili's Airport bar in Bloomington, MN

If you'd like a whole bunch more tips on how to spend an interminable flight delay that doesn't require physical exhaustion, be sure to check out Please Hug Me - I've Been Delayed, wherever fine books are sold.

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