British Angler Reels in Record-Breaking Freshwater Eel

Angler Steve Ricketts made history by catching Britain’s largest freshwater eel, weighing 11lbs 3oz and measuring 47 inches. After breaking a 46-year-old record, Mr. Ricketts meticulously weighed the eel on three scales before releasing it back into the water. The British Record Fish Committee has officially recognized this astonishing achievement, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of freshwater fishing.