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Record-Breaking 100-Pound Catfish Caught, Ecosystem Threatened

2/18/2025

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In an exhilarating catch, David Andurs and Capt. Craig of AWOL Fishing Charters reeled in a massive 100-pound blue catfish from North Carolina's Cape Fear River, setting a record for the largest fish ever caught in the area at an impressive 57.5 inches. However, this triumph is bittersweet, as blue catfish, being non-native, threaten local ecosystems.

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In an exhilarating catch, David Andurs and Capt. Craig of AWOL Fishing Charters reeled in a massive 100-pound blue catfish from North Carolina's Cape Fear River, setting a record for the largest fish ever caught in the area at an impressive 57.5 inches. However, this triumph is bittersweet, as blue catfish, being non-native, threaten local ecosystems.