IGFA: Russian angler Yuri Orlov potentially set the new men’s 2 kg (4 lb) line class record for the majestic taimen (Hucho taimen) while fishing Russia’s Arui River on May 24th. Orlov was casting a shallow diving Yo-Zuri plug when the 9.41 kg (20 lb 12 oz) hit. After a 35 minute fight on ultra-light tackle, Orlov was finally able to subdue the fish,
which was quickly documented and released alive. The current men’s 2 kg (4 lb) line class record stands at 3.81 kg (8 lb 6 oz).
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