The British record salmon of 64lbs was caught on the
…however the British angling world is buzzing with the news of a potential record catch on the
Reports suggest the cock salmon caught on the Dochfour beat of the River Ness measured 56 inches long and 50 inches around the girth. Seemingly it measures 2 inches longer than Miss Ballantine’s record.
The Salmon was returned unharmed without it actually being weighed. This has caused a bit of controversy on various forums with people stating that the fish although is very large does not look anywhere near the record – some people are even suggesting the size has been inflated to drum up a bit of business as the takings are down up north – the cynical cads 
I will let you decide - go and look at the chat !
Fly Forums Thread (the cynical one)
Salmosalar Thread (the optimistic one)
The Scotsman Newspaper (reports on the ultimate fishy tail)
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9 responses so far ↓
1 alan atkins // Oct 17, 2007 at 11:25 am
Alistair, amid all the excitement, i reckon the fish is somewhere between 40-45lbs. A big fish, but no bigger than the fish caught on Lanrigg on the Teith last year, and that fish was a lot fresher. However, time will tell. In the meantime, iam preparing for a couple of days on the North Esk next week, but with conditions very low and no rain forcast fishing will be challenging to say the least!!
2 Alex // Oct 17, 2007 at 1:44 pm
That’s one heck of a brown trout!
3 Alistair // Oct 17, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Its funny you should say that actually - other people have been commenting on its color…..How is Boston ?
Alistair
4 James // Oct 18, 2007 at 3:54 pm
A handsome fish, no mistake. Bigger than the record? That will be coco, I think.
5 Alex // Oct 18, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Boston is quality! Really friendly place, and the eating/drinking culture here is superb.
There’s a building just round the corner from me called ‘The Frank Sawyer Building’ - how cool is that!!
6 big fish man // Oct 18, 2007 at 7:48 pm
i have had big fish that have been cut down by the authorities but nevertheless i had a fish this year at 51-52 inches and i put 44lb on it i dont carry scales but i am good at putting a weight on it i have also had a 32 and a couple of 25s too the length and girth of this fish puts it at 45ish and the colouration is natural spawning colours a good fish but nowhere near the record
7 Alistair // Oct 19, 2007 at 9:56 am
Interseting - I have sent you an email - lets have a look at it !
Alistair
8 The Bison // Oct 21, 2007 at 1:53 pm
Whether or not it is a record it’s still one hell of a fish!! Well done to the man!!
Any better photos out ther??
9 Alistair // Oct 21, 2007 at 4:49 pm
Hey The Bison,
Thanks for commenting !
Have a look through those threads on the forums, you might find some more pictures there !
Alistair
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