Delaware Man Makes History by Catching Record-Breaking Blue Catfish
We all know that fishing is a noble pastime, but who knew that it could make you a legend? One Delaware man recently made headlines by catching a monstrous 53-pound blue catfish, setting a new state record. The feat has left locals and avid fishers alike in awe, as they ask themselves: what on earth do you do with a fish that’s bigger than your toddler and likely has its own Twitter account by now?
The catfish was caught by enthusiastic fisherman Doug Stewart, who was no doubt armed with a combination of skill, determination, and possibly a small fishing boat. After battling with the creature for several minutes, Stewart finally managed to reel in his catch, which was so large that it had to be weighed on a boat scale.
“I couldn’t believe how big it was,” Stewart exclaimed in an interview. “I had to keep reminding myself that it wasn’t a giant piece of driftwood or a misplaced reef.”
Now that the news has spread, Delaware has been engulfed in a fervor of catfish-induced excitement. The state’s governor has already declared a public holiday in honor of Stewart’s catch, and local fishing supply stores have reportedly seen a surge in sales of oversized hooks and waterproof pants.
Of course, with any great achievement comes great controversy, and the record-breaking catch has not gone unchallenged. Some have questioned whether the catfish was, in fact, legitimately caught, suggesting that it may have been planted in the water by a rival angler or a disgruntled local farmer looking to boost tourism.
While these claims remain unproven, Stewart has insisted that the catch was entirely above board. “I can confirm that I caught the catfish using my own two hands and a fishing rod,” he affirmed. “And with a fish this big, I don’t think there’s any need to cheat.”
Nevertheless, some skeptics have persisted, pointing out that the size of the catfish may have been exaggerated. After all, how can we know for sure that the fish didn’t bloat overnight, or that it wasn’t just a really old log that happened to resemble a fish?
For now, the jury is out, but the excitement surrounding the catch shows no signs of slowing down. Who knows what other monstrous creatures lurk beneath the waters of Delaware’s rivers and lakes? And more importantly, who’s going to catch them?
