How big is the world record shellcracker?
Measuring 17 inches long with a 20-inch girth, the fish eclipses the former world record of 5.78 pounds caught in 2014 by Hector Brito.
What kind of fish is a shellcracker?
redear sunfish
What is a shellcracker look like?
Shellcrackers aren’t as colorful as bluegills, but they are handsome fish, nevertheless. The back shines with flashy olive-green hues, fading to silvery-green sides speckled with brown or green. A yellow wash colors the belly on most adult fish.
What is the world record for a brim?
Common Bream This world record bream was caught in 2009 in the United Kingdom’s Ferry Lagoon gravel pit by Mark McKenna. It weighed 22 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 34 inches long.
What is the biggest bluegill ever?
4 pounds 12 ounces
What is the heaviest bass ever caught?
22 pounds, 4 ounces
What state has the biggest bluegill?
bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) holds the AL State Record and the IGFA World Record. This lake, created by a flooded quarry in Birmingham, Alabama, holds the claim to fame for big bluegill fishing. It is home to not one, but two world records.
How old is a 20 pound pike?
Fish Age-Size and Male/Female Ratio Chart
| Fish Age | Length | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 37″-93cm | 12.5lb |
| 18 | 38″-96cm | 15lb |
| 19 | 39″-99cm | 18lb |
| 20 | 40″-101cm | 21lb |
Are you supposed to kill pike?
Per California Code of Regulations (Title 14), any northern pike found in California shall be killed immediately by removing the head. CDFW shall be contacted as soon as possible and within 24 hours by calling (888) 334-2258.
Is Pike good to eat?
Contrary to popular belief, northern pike are actually a deliciously tasty fish if done right. They are chock full of bones; however, with a little care and know how, one is able to fillet a pike such that there won’t be a bone to be found. See the video for tips on how I like to clean pike.