Canadian
angler Christian Loranger
was trolling along the sharp drop-offs surrounding Christmas Island
on September 23, 2012, when his musky plug was inhaled by a massive
fish that tested both his tackle and wits for nearly two hours. A
39.55 kg (87 lb 3 oz) great barracuda (Sphyraena
barracuda), and potential new
All-Tackle record, was the result of Loranger’s two hour battle.
The current IGFA record for this toothy species stands at 38.55 kg
(85 lb 0 oz).