CHINOOK SALMON RELEASE RECORD
Angler Bob Gaines of Irvine, California, landed a massive 111 cm Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) on December 15, 2011 while fly-fishing on the Smith River in California with guide Andy Martin. After the fish ate a well-presented orange shrimp fly, Gaines fought the salmon for 40 minutes before finally bringing it to the boat. As with all potential IGFA All-Tackle Length records, the fish was released alive after the necessary photos and measurements were taken. The current IGFA record stands at 84 cm.
IGFA
The International Game Fish Association, or IGFA, is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping. The IGFA are the official record holders for world-record and line-class records on both fresh and saltwater fish. For more information, visit igfa.org.
