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This World Record Wels Catfish Is Big Enough To Swallow A Whole Goat
The weight is still a bit of a mystery...
Anglers Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz spent 90 minutes battling the world record-sized Wels catfish before getting it to their boat and later to shore. The fact that they were able land this fish is just so wildly impressive. It is the size of a Harley Davidson.
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This article will walk you through various types of catfish ranging from just 1 foot long to a whopping 10 feet in length and more than 660 lbs in weight. So keep reading to find out more about these fantastic creatures!
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