Seems to be significantly filled-in compared to a couple weeks ago. Nice!
Nowhere near second largest in the world. It's likely the largest in North America but there are a number of cats (in addition to the Wels) in other parts of the world much larger than the blue. Yeah, I read that bit of misinformation on the IGFA site; two minutes of research will show that it simply is not true.Tried posting a link for the record blue catfish, one was just caught, over 100 lbs. I believe the record is over 120 lbs. largest catfish in the world next to the wels.
Thank you much for this and for the ID.He doesnt look that skinny anymore...