Iowa 8th Grader Catches Nearly 70-Pound Catfish in Iowa River
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- 🎣 An eighth grader named Benjamin Strong caught a massive catfish weighing nearly 70 pounds in the Iowa River.
- 📍 Benjamin fishes before school near the Burlington Street Dam, a spot he reaches by bike.
Fishing Advice and Rare Catch
- 💡 Benjamin received fishing advice from an Iowa fisherman who creates YouTube videos, leading to his significant catch.
- 🐟 His previous largest catch was a 5-pound fish, making this nearly 70-pound catfish a rare and exciting discovery.
- ⚠️ He notes that he didn't have a net but managed to bring the large fish ashore.
State Records
- 📊 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources states the largest flathead catfish ever caught in the area weighed 81 pounds.
- 🏆 Benjamin's catch of nearly 70 pounds is close to the state record for a flathead catfish.
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