'We Were Hunting for That Fish.' Nebraska Guide Breaks 21-Year-Old Catfish Record

Nebraska Fishing Record Broken

Nebraska fishing guide George Thompson caught a 105-pound blue catfish from the Missouri River, breaking a 21-year-old record.

"We were hunting for that specific fish when we went down there [on Sunday]."

Thompson and his two sons launched their boat on the Missouri River, targeting a massive fish they had hooked the week prior. They anchored in a deep hole on the Iowa side and used a catfish rig baited with cut skipjack.

Author's summary: Nebraska guide breaks record with 105-pound catfish catch.

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