Delaware Fish and Wildlife officials are in a state of frenzy after a local angler managed to snag a 53-pound blue catfish, shattering the previous state record that was set less than a month ago. The feat was accomplished by a man who wishes to remain anonymous, but judging by his massive catch, he is most likely the Chuck Norris of fishing.
The record-breaking blue catfish was captured on the Delaware River, and according to sources, it put up quite the fight before being reeled in by the fearless angler. Officials were left with their jaws hanging open when the massive fish was hoisted up from the water, weighing in at a whopping 53 pounds. It’s safe to say that any other fish in the river were left feeling pretty inadequate after this colossal catch.
Despite the achievement, some conservationists have voiced concerns over the effects of catching such large fish. “This kind of reckless fishing can have a serious impact on the ecosystem,” one expert warned. “Plus, it could make the smaller fish feel bad about themselves.”
But the angler in question has rubbished these concerns, insisting that he was simply doing his part to keep the fishing population in check. “If we don’t catch fish like this every now and then, they’ll become too big for their own good,” he argued. “It’s how nature works.”
However, rumors have been floating around that the fish was actually caught using some kind of supernatural, Otherworldly powers. According to one eyewitness, the angler was seen whispering incantations to the fish before it was caught. “I’m not saying he’s a wizard or anything,” the witness said. “But I definitely saw some sparks flying.”
Despite all the rumors and controversy, one thing is for sure: Delaware is now home to the biggest blue catfish in the state’s history. The previous record, set less than a month ago, was 43.5 pounds, but it’s safe to say that one’s going to need a bigger boat now. But don’t be surprised if this record gets shattered again in another month’s time. Apparently, there’s a school of massive catfish just waiting to be caught, and with dedicated anglers like this breaking records left and right, it’s only a matter of time before a 100-pound fish is pulled out of the water.
For now, the brave angler who caught this beast of a fish is simply enjoying his moment in the sun. “I’ve been fishing my whole life, and I never thought I’d catch something like this,” he said. “It’s a memory that will last a lifetime…or until someone else catches a bigger one.”
