IGFA swordfish history

with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds. “This record may well be unbeatable even with modern-day tackle, ”says former IGFA president Mike Leech.

Weight: 1,182 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Louis Marron**** Location: Iquiqui, Chile Date: May 7, 1953 Fight Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Lure/Bait: Bonito Tackle: Cortland line; Fin-Nor 12/0 reel; Black Palm rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org

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4444with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds. “This record may well be unbeatable even with modern-day tackle, ”says former IGFA president Mike Leech.

Weight: 1,182 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Louis Marron**** Location: Iquiqui, Chile Date: May 7, 1953 Fight Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Lure/Bait: Bonito Tackle: Cortland line; Fin-Nor 12/0 reel; Black Palm rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org

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4444with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds. “This record may well be unbeatable even with modern-day tackle, ”says former IGFA president Mike Leech.

Weight: 1,182 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Louis Marron**** Location: Iquiqui, Chile Date: May 7, 1953 Fight Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Lure/Bait: Bonito Tackle: Cortland line; Fin-Nor 12/0 reel; Black Palm rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org

#fishing#fishingrecord#WorldRecords#swordfish

All reactions:

4444with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds. “This record may well be unbeatable even with modern-day tackle, ”says former IGFA president Mike Leech.

Weight: 1,182 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Louis Marron**** Location: Iquiqui, Chile Date: May 7, 1953 Fight Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Lure/Bait: Bonito Tackle: Cortland line; Fin-Nor 12/0 reel; Black Palm rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org

#fishing#fishingrecord#WorldRecords#swordfish

All reactions:

4444with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds. “This record may well be unbeatable even with modern-day tackle, ”says former IGFA president Mike Leech.

Weight: 1,182 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Louis Marron**** Location: Iquiqui, Chile Date: May 7, 1953 Fight Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Lure/Bait: Bonito Tackle: Cortland line; Fin-Nor 12/0 reel; Black Palm rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org

#fishing#fishingrecord#WorldRecords#swordfish

All reactions:

with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds. “This record may well be unbeatable even with modern-day tackle, ”says former IGFA president Mike Leech.

Weight: 1,182 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Louis Marron**** Location: Iquiqui, Chile Date: May 7, 1953 Fight Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Lure/Bait: Bonito Tackle: Cortland line; Fin-Nor 12/0 reel; Black Palm rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org

#fishing#fishingrecord#WorldRecords#swordfish

All reactions:

with today’s massive recreational pressure on swordfish, Marron’s giant remains the only IGFA record for this species over 1,000 pounds. “This record may well be unbeatable even with modern-day tackle, ”says former IGFA president Mike Leech.

Weight: 1,182 pounds Line Class: M-130 / All Tackle Angler: Louis Marron**** Location: Iquiqui, Chile Date: May 7, 1953 Fight Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Lure/Bait: Bonito Tackle: Cortland line; Fin-Nor 12/0 reel; Black Palm rod Courtesy IGFA / igfa,org

#fishing#fishingrecord#WorldRecords#swordfish

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