New 6lb line class Walleye at 13.75 lbs.

[carlcmc]

I received this info from a news letter i get. "This letter just arrived from Marc Marcantonio, Team Yamamoto member from Washington.

Says Marc, "I received great news today that the IGFA has now certified my Columbia River Walleye as the official WORLD RECORD for the 6lb-test line class!

My record weighed 13.75 pounds. This beats the previous 6 lb line class world record of 12 pounds caught in 1995.

The walleye was caught in Washington state's Columbia River in the Lake Wallula section at TriCities during a Northwest Bass Tournament on September 25, 2005.

The walleye was caught while vertically dropshotting the edge of the main river channel in 27 feet of water. It was caught using the following tackle:

Lamiglas Titanium TBS663 spinning rod Shimano Stradic 2500MG reel Gary Yamamoto Sugoi 6-pound test fluorocarbon line Gamakatsu #4 Dropshot Hook 3/8-ounce QuickDrop Dropshot Sinker 4" Clearwater Tackle Tapeworm (Sand #110)

The fish was released alive at the same spot after weighing on certified scales, and taking measurements and photos."

- Marc Marcantonio Team Yamamoto member from Washington"

[Kris Haley]

Nice fish!! Nice job!!!

[garytheguide]

thats a nice fish...but is there even a 6 pound test record??? thats what we use on a regular basis around here...got many pike and muskie hooked right and in the boat that would smash that...not to mention very many icefisherman....but nice fish ...no doubt....

[riverrat56]

Great fish, but i am willing to bet that there have been much larger fish caught on 6 lb line, thats what most walleye anglers use for rigging or jigging, most probally didn't even think of those type of records when they caught it and it is either to late because the let it go or its on the wall before they realize it.

Not trying to knock his fish or anything but there is alot of walleyes that size (ok not alot but some) caught every year and i would bet lots are on 6lb line, thats the heaviest i ever use except on the river i up it to 8 braided.

[Rainman]

Thats the thing, a lot of people don't think about a line class record. He just happens to be the guy who did. Great fish. There are other line class records that are open with NO fish entered.

Rainman

[outdoor ran]

nice walleye, not impressed with the "line class record thing". I landed a 59" 42 pound sturgeon on 6lb test last year. No big deal

[blacksheep]

should have told someone about my 35" pike on 4lbs test i guess , yeah i agree not impressed with the line record.

[gspman]

I'm impressed. I'll take 13+ 'eye anyday on any pound test and be happy about it. Beautiful fish.

[gman2002]

6 lb test ?? i dont think i've ever heard of a pro fishing in a bass tourny using 6 lb test, especially on a river. nice fish though

[Guido]

Thats a nice fish!

[Chris Haley]

I use 6lb when finese worming, and as far as bigger fish being caught on six pound you're right. But, you have line class records for just about every species. Go to the IGFA to find out what they are for particular fish.

[poutpro]

When I am walleye fishing, I usually 10lb Spiderwire 2lb diameter. I like to have to no stretch for jigging in the 30+ foot holes. Also, the 2 lb diameter really makes rapalas dance in the water.

[tacklebox7FF]

My dad caught one 12lbs 5oz Walleye on 6lb Berkley Iron Silk.. and I cought a 17 pound carp on 6lb Iron silk ..

[Chad711]

The Columbia is full of Giant Eyes, alot better than anywhere around here . That fish looks really clean too, great catch!

[kato811]

did anyone notice this fish isint even caught yet ? its like 5-6 months away yet.someone needs to read there post before they post them

[matthothand]

Though that is one beautifully clean trophy walleye I am not impressed with the alleged line class record either. I am impressed with the fish and the fact it was hooked and landed, but standard 'walleye line' (6lb. test) has landed far larger fish of many species...including walleye. I think that line class records are great and have recently starting fishing with much lighter tackle for added challenge on my outings 'cause ya just never know when you might hook a monster. Makes for a better story anyways when you successfully land a trophy fish on super light tackle....a true test of angling proficiency.

[Dragon Fish ll]

that is a very nice walleye. to see better ones in same area look on northwest walleye.com 18 pounder. found that site while doing some researsh on Oregon walleye going out there soon and planning on teaching family in the OR area what a walleye is. read on one site that a lot of people in that area think of walleye as trash fish. as for sturgeon up to a thousand pounds I believe. could be wrong maybe 500# Hit that with 6# or even 60# test why dont ya