NM Game and Fish 6-2-2002 Record catfish caught at Battan Lake Reported by "You will never believe this", Amanda Genzling of Lakewood NM caught the new state record catfish today. The "Big Cat" weighed 287 pounds, almost 3 times the weight of the fisher person. Amanda hooked the monster on a "down and dirty" fly which she had tied herself. Her parents, James and Theresa Genzling were quiet concerned for the first 4 days. "It pulled her up and down the river continuously" stated Theresa, her mother. "I was proud that she never let it brake the 9X tippet the number 42 fly was tied to", her father James told the press. James, AKA "Jimi" AKA "Desert Eagle" to his friends and fry fishing aficionados buddies, swam out to her every so often with fresh water, iced tea and sodas with sandwiches and such as she passed by during the 4 day ordeal. Payn Wrecking offered and used its services with its "Mack" tow truck to hoist the monster for photos. However, the weight of the fish and the struggle that ensued once it was clear of the water caused the tow truck and driver to be pulled into the the river. No injuries were reported but the driver was quiet miffed that a 12 year old girl could out do him. Amanda stated that, "He should have let him have some line when he wanted to run rather than try to horse him".
BTW, any of you see that new world record Catfish caught in Thailand? I only got to read a few lines of the article, then my pewter craped out for a time and when i got it goin' again, couldn't find the article........but it was either 464 lbs. or 646 lbs. I DID see a pic and DAMN, the thing was REDICKALUS!!!!! Looked like it had been eatin' livestock or people for a time........lol. mark -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.8/36 - Release Date: 7/1/05
