Fisherman Spears World Record Size Tautog -25 lbs!

[hartattack]

On August 18, spearfisherman Brendan Dryer shot a pending world-record tautog (blackfish) in New London, Connecticut. It weighed in at 25.1 pounds and was 31.75 inches long. Dryer tracked the fish for over an hour before finally getting his shot.
This fish has been submitted to the IUSA committee for voting, which could replace the current record of 23.9 pounds.
https://www.onthewater.com/fisherman-spears-world-record-size-tautog?utm_source=On+the+Water+Subscribers&utm_campaign=f73e0b28c9-Fishing+Forecast+-+NY+2019-08-22&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e472593b57-f73e0b28c9-275259977&mc_cid=f73e0b28c9&mc_eid=046a8833ff

(I've been accused of wearing my pajamas when fishing, but this guy is over the top!)

[shrimpman steve]

What a beast.

[henro]

That things the size of a striper!

[ALK11]

That thing is a beast!

So what's easier? Catching a world record by hook and line or spearfishing one? Both impressive, but I've gotta say that catching one by hook and line is more challenging.

[Merle31483]

Damn hell of a tog there cant wait till fall time here to catch them again

[a-baum]

That thing is a beast!

So what's easier? Catching a world record by hook and line or spearfishing one? Both impressive, but I've gotta say that catching one by hook and line is more challenging.
I don't know...I see a hell of a lot more people fishing from boats than I do see trying to spear underwater.

[Sea Jay]

Im sure there is great skill in spearfishing and that is some trophy but I don’t see any reason to kill a fish like that. Sorry for the boohoo

[Sea Jay]

Not trying to rain on your parade but I don’t see any reason to kill a fish like that. I have a soft spot for blackfish.

[NoLimit]

So you’re going to let them die of old age? Let them rot on the bottom?

[Capt Joe]

So you’re going to let them die of old age? Let them rot on the bottom?
Hilarious!:D

[Madcrab]

That thing is a beast!

So what's easier? Catching a world record by hook and line or spearfishing one? Both impressive, but I've gotta say that catching one by hook and line is more challenging.

I agreed!

[slammer]

Wow! That's quite the accomplishment,to free dive to 20' and track that tog for an hour and shoot it, is not easy!

[bunkatabunka]

you would think when posing for a picture with the potential world record fish, you'd have a more suitable, appropriate, frame worthy background / photo. Like that fluke from a few years back with whats her name holding a dead, rigor mortis, red/ frozen, almost decapitated, "world record" fluke in front of a tackle shop. I dont get it.