Caught this Blue Catfish at Lake Allatoona on 12/11/2015

[jameswh0]

I was out fishing with Fred Duncan of Lake Allatoona Fishing Guides and reeled in this monster!

Light spinning tackle with 15 lb mono and cut bait on a circle hook.

Our best guess on the weight was 55-60 lbs. What do you think?


BTW... this catfish was SUCCESSFULLY RELEASED back to Allatoona after these photos were taken.

 

[bird35]

Wow, he is a monster.

 

[Cmp1]

Man what a beauty,,,, a monster,,,,

 

[Jim Thompson]

man what a plate of steaks that would make!

good looking fish!

 

[Jonboater]

That's a grown one . Can't believe fred didn't have nothing to weigh it! I'll say 40lbs

 

[jzFish]

big cat no doubt!

 

[snapdog]

For sure 50 to 60..A catch of a life time in my opinion.

 

[Thunder Head]

Id say he would bust 50 for sure.

Great fish, especially in Ga.

 

[Luvntheoutdors]

Looks bigger than my record! did you get it certified? Congrats on the blue cat!

 

[brianj]

Wow. Nice catch!
Any other luck on the cut bait?

 

[jerseycat9]

That's a beauty! Heck of a nice cat for anywhere in Ga!

 

[Gordon]

What a Pig, I did not even know there were Blue Cats in Toona!

Captain Fred has a knack for putting folks onto big fish

 

[Oak-flat Hunter]

Here Kitty..Kitty Kitty.. a monster.

 

[jerseycat9]

I see a lot of pics of big 50+lb blues but I'd have to say that's about the healthiest looking big blue I've ever seen. Not a scratch on her and just fat n sassy.

 

[jameswh0]

Thanks Fellas! I'm touting myself as the 'unofficial' Allatoona Catfish holder.

 

[EverGreen1231]

Nice fish.

 

[needmotime2fish]

Your estimate of 55-60 seems reasonable. It's a LOT bigger than the 32 pound blue I caught several years ago (NOT at Allatoona).
Beautiful fish, by the way -- congratulations!

 

[mlandrum]

That ole boy made my HEART skip a beat!!!!

 

[Fuzzy D Fellers]

Good job..

 

[RNC]

Wow .....what a pig !!!

Congrats on landing that !