Admit it: At some point during your angling lifetime, you’ve daydreamed about catching a world-record fish. Perhaps you’ve set out to try. A few of you might even have succeeded.Hats off to you if you count yourself among that latter group. Setting an IGFA world record — whether all-tackle, line-class, fly or the relatively new category, all-tackle length — is no minor feat. Great investments of time, energy and yes, in some cases, money, are often required to land that dream fish.But many records are completely within the realm of possibility. And that’s the beauty that inspires and drives many anglers in their quest.Preparation Is Key Jack Vitek, IGFA’s world-records coordinator, carefully tests a line’s breaking strength on an Instron 5543 Tensile Testing machine. (ADRIAN E. GRAY) First off, recognize chasing a ...![Sport Fishing Mag]()
