Rare Moonfish Catch Might Be A World Record

This extraordinary catch of a 181-pound opah (also known as moonfish) by Joe Ludlow catch has been

submitted to the IGFA and looks set to be a world record. It exceeds the current record weight by 18

pounds. The International Game Fish Association lists as the all-tackle world record a 163-pound opah

Extraordinary things fishermen weren't expecting to catch

caught in October 1998 off San Luis Obispo in Central California. (Photo via Excel Sportfishing)

His amazing catch joins our gallery of extraordinary things landed by fishermen.