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3,000 IGFA Records Set On Shimano Rods and Reels
,000 IGFA Records Set On Shimano Rods and Reels
Photos/captions and agate page of top tackle, line and lure award winners
Shimano, anglers honored at
IGFA World Record Achievement Awards
Over 3,000 world records caught with Shimano gear
DANIA BEACH, Fla. --- With over 3,000 world records caught on its gear, Shimano was honored with the International Game Fish Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the IGFA’s Fourth Annual World Record Achievement Awards celebration, April 28th. The ceremony was held at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach, Florida.
Other tackle, lure and line manufacturers were honored based on the number of records their products set in 2006. The event also recognized the 2006 records by men, women, juniors, and professional captains for the most world records recently published in the IGFA’s 2007 World Record Game Fishes book.
In accepting the IGFA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Robby Gant, Sr. Brand Manager for Shimano said, “It just amazes me that anglers have caught more than 3,000 IGFA world records using our rods and reels. I really look forward to sharing this award with everyone at Shimano in Irvine, California, and with our board of directors and management on my next trip to our offices in Japan.”
Shimano led among the manufacturers of rods and reels receiving firsts in three categories including saltwater reels used in world records (153) and reels used in freshwater records (88). They also took top honors for their rods with saltwater (23) world records and tied for second (12) with freshwater rods.
Top Anglers
Also highlighting this year’s ceremony was Dr. Martin Arostegui, Coral Gables, Fla., U.S.A., for his astonishing world records and who for the third year in a row, scored a grand slam as the top male angler for the most world records in freshwater (24), fly (24) and tied for first for saltwater records (11) caught in 2006. In 2005 Arostegui was presented the IGFA Lifetime Achievement Award for over 100 world records. The retired emergency room physician was also acknowledged for just receiving his 200th world record, the first person ever to reach that fishing milestone.
“I’m grateful for the IGFA and its world record program,” said Dr. Arostegui, “and being able to compete along with my wife and son with some of the finest recreational anglers in the world. It’s one of the many reasons that’s taken me to different parts of the world, learning how different fish behave, tying flies to try to match what you’ve learned has been a major challenge and has been an exciting part of my quest.”
For the second year in a row Ms. Jodie L. Johnson, Peterborough, N.H., U.S.A., was named the top female angler with 27 new records in saltwater and 26 in fly.
Johnson, who raises and trains hunter and jumper horses said she began fishing only five years ago taking up the sport to spend more time with her boyfriend. It was half way around the world that she learned about the IGFA from a South African guide while fishing in the Seychelles. It was only two years ago she took up the challenge of going after record fish and is now approaching over 60 world records with an emphasis on saltwater fly.
“Like Marty Arostegui, my boyfriend and I go through the IGFA World Record Game Fishes book and their web site as we prepare for each trip, making copies and laminating the records for the species we are going after. We also keep good communications with our guides.”
With a smile Johnson added, “I’ve learned also that remote locations and naive fish are your friends. This is the greatest sport and we learn something new every day.”
Among junior anglers Heather Harkavy, Coral Springs, Fla., USA, in the smallfry division led all juniors capturing 10 records.
Capt. Bobby McGuiness of Golfito, Costa Rica led all guides with 25 world records.
In 2006 a total of 925 applications were received and reviewed by the IGFA world records department. Of those 670 were approved for the year. The total number of fish record categories stands at 9,490.
Eye-catching hand-carved wooden trophies in the shape of hooks sculpted by David Wirth were presented by IGFA President Rob Kramer to the top winners.
The IGFA stated that the top lists of anglers, lines and tackle, etc. should not in any way be interpreted as a compilation of the most skilled anglers, or as an endorsement for any particular brand of equipment.
The proceeds from this prestigious event will support the IGFA’s many conservation initiatives. Some of these programs include recreational fisheries representation on national and international fisheries management panels, game fish research and support of the IGFA Certified Observer Program.
Joining the IGFA and receiving the 2007 World Record Game Fishes annual
To order the latest copy of the 384 page IGFA World Record Game Fishes annual go to the web site at www.igfa.org and click on the insignia. IGFA members receive the book as part of their annual membership.
Founded in 1939, the IGFA is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.
IGFA members are located in over 125 countries and territories. The IGFA welcomes visitors to its 60,000-sq.ft., interactive Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum at its headquarters in Dania Beach, Fla. The IGFA phone number is 954-927-2628 and web site is www.igfa.org.
Fourth annual IGFA World Record Achievement Awards
Female Saltwater
3t Theda Little (9), Baton Rouge, La., U.S.A.
Female Freshwater
2t. Irene Shane Robinson (1), Madang Provence, Papua New Guinea
Female Fly Rod
2t. Tacito De Almeida (7), Sao Paulo, Brazil
2t. Gilberto Fernandes (7), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Male Fly Rod
3t. Masahiro Oomori (4), Kobe-Shi, Japan
Top Junior Anglers
Female Smallfry:
3t. Ross (10)
Fly Tippet
3t. G Loomis (16)
3t. Shakespeare (16)
Saltwater Reel
3t. Momoi (22)
3t. Stren (22)
Freshwater Rod
2t. Shimano (12)
Freshwater Reel
Contact: Pete Johnson,
Johnson Communications, Inc.
Scottsdale, Ariz. 85267
480-951-3654 (ph) 480-951-0040 (fax)
JohnsonCom@aol.com (e-mail)
Photos/captions and agate page of top tackle, line and lure award winners
Shimano, anglers honored at
IGFA World Record Achievement Awards
Over 3,000 world records caught with Shimano gear
DANIA BEACH, Fla. --- With over 3,000 world records caught on its gear, Shimano was honored with the International Game Fish Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the IGFA’s Fourth Annual World Record Achievement Awards celebration, April 28th. The ceremony was held at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum in Dania Beach, Florida.
Other tackle, lure and line manufacturers were honored based on the number of records their products set in 2006. The event also recognized the 2006 records by men, women, juniors, and professional captains for the most world records recently published in the IGFA’s 2007 World Record Game Fishes book.
In accepting the IGFA’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Robby Gant, Sr. Brand Manager for Shimano said, “It just amazes me that anglers have caught more than 3,000 IGFA world records using our rods and reels. I really look forward to sharing this award with everyone at Shimano in Irvine, California, and with our board of directors and management on my next trip to our offices in Japan.”
Shimano led among the manufacturers of rods and reels receiving firsts in three categories including saltwater reels used in world records (153) and reels used in freshwater records (88). They also took top honors for their rods with saltwater (23) world records and tied for second (12) with freshwater rods.
Top Anglers
Also highlighting this year’s ceremony was Dr. Martin Arostegui, Coral Gables, Fla., U.S.A., for his astonishing world records and who for the third year in a row, scored a grand slam as the top male angler for the most world records in freshwater (24), fly (24) and tied for first for saltwater records (11) caught in 2006. In 2005 Arostegui was presented the IGFA Lifetime Achievement Award for over 100 world records. The retired emergency room physician was also acknowledged for just receiving his 200th world record, the first person ever to reach that fishing milestone.
“I’m grateful for the IGFA and its world record program,” said Dr. Arostegui, “and being able to compete along with my wife and son with some of the finest recreational anglers in the world. It’s one of the many reasons that’s taken me to different parts of the world, learning how different fish behave, tying flies to try to match what you’ve learned has been a major challenge and has been an exciting part of my quest.”
For the second year in a row Ms. Jodie L. Johnson, Peterborough, N.H., U.S.A., was named the top female angler with 27 new records in saltwater and 26 in fly.
Johnson, who raises and trains hunter and jumper horses said she began fishing only five years ago taking up the sport to spend more time with her boyfriend. It was half way around the world that she learned about the IGFA from a South African guide while fishing in the Seychelles. It was only two years ago she took up the challenge of going after record fish and is now approaching over 60 world records with an emphasis on saltwater fly.
“Like Marty Arostegui, my boyfriend and I go through the IGFA World Record Game Fishes book and their web site as we prepare for each trip, making copies and laminating the records for the species we are going after. We also keep good communications with our guides.”
With a smile Johnson added, “I’ve learned also that remote locations and naive fish are your friends. This is the greatest sport and we learn something new every day.”
Among junior anglers Heather Harkavy, Coral Springs, Fla., USA, in the smallfry division led all juniors capturing 10 records.
Capt. Bobby McGuiness of Golfito, Costa Rica led all guides with 25 world records.
In 2006 a total of 925 applications were received and reviewed by the IGFA world records department. Of those 670 were approved for the year. The total number of fish record categories stands at 9,490.
Eye-catching hand-carved wooden trophies in the shape of hooks sculpted by David Wirth were presented by IGFA President Rob Kramer to the top winners.
The IGFA stated that the top lists of anglers, lines and tackle, etc. should not in any way be interpreted as a compilation of the most skilled anglers, or as an endorsement for any particular brand of equipment.
The proceeds from this prestigious event will support the IGFA’s many conservation initiatives. Some of these programs include recreational fisheries representation on national and international fisheries management panels, game fish research and support of the IGFA Certified Observer Program.
Joining the IGFA and receiving the 2007 World Record Game Fishes annual
To order the latest copy of the 384 page IGFA World Record Game Fishes annual go to the web site at www.igfa.org and click on the insignia. IGFA members receive the book as part of their annual membership.
Founded in 1939, the IGFA is a not-for-profit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.
IGFA members are located in over 125 countries and territories. The IGFA welcomes visitors to its 60,000-sq.ft., interactive Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum at its headquarters in Dania Beach, Fla. The IGFA phone number is 954-927-2628 and web site is www.igfa.org.
Fourth annual IGFA World Record Achievement Awards
Female Saltwater
- Jodie L. Johnson (27), Peterborough, N.H., U.S.A.
- Dotty Ballantyne (10), Bozeman, Mont., U.S.A.
3t Theda Little (9), Baton Rouge, La., U.S.A.
Female Freshwater
- Rebecca Reynolds-Wright (2), Hollywood, Fla., U.S.A.
2t. Irene Shane Robinson (1), Madang Provence, Papua New Guinea
Female Fly Rod
- Jodie L. Johnson (26)
- Dotty Ballantyne (10)
- Theda Little (8)
- Martin Arostegui (11), Coral Gables, Fla., U.S.A.
- Takashi Nishino (7), Kanagawa, Japan
- Martin Arostegui (24)
2t. Tacito De Almeida (7), Sao Paulo, Brazil
2t. Gilberto Fernandes (7), Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Male Fly Rod
- Martin Arostegui (24)
- Dave Chermanski (12)
3t. Masahiro Oomori (4), Kobe-Shi, Japan
Top Junior Anglers
Female Smallfry:
- Heather Michelle Harkavy (10), Coral Springs, Fla., U.S.A.
- Luiza Drigo De Almeida (7), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Nicole Loffredo (4), Anchorage, Alaska
- Irene Shane Robinson (2)
- All others tied for 1
- Guilherme Drigo De Almeida (6), Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Andrew John Purton (2), Braemar Hill, Hong Kong
- Martini Arostegui (6), Coral Gables, Fla.
- Federico Hampl (3), San Jose, Costa Rica
- 4 tied with (2)
- Sage (75)
- G Loomis (24)
- Thomas & Thomas (18)
- Abel (56)
- Tibor (50)
3t. Ross (10)
Fly Tippet
- Rio (65)
- Ande (63)
- Orvis (15)
- Shimano (23)
- Penn (17)
3t. G Loomis (16)
3t. Shakespeare (16)
Saltwater Reel
- Shimano (153)
- Penn (83)
- Daiwa (30)
- Ande (105)
- Power Pro (32)
3t. Momoi (22)
3t. Stren (22)
Freshwater Rod
- Fenwick (17)
2t. Shimano (12)
Freshwater Reel
- Shimano (88)
- Daiwa (17)
- Penn (9)
- Ande (54)
- Berkley (27)
- Tuf-Line (10)
- Boga Grip (144)
- Chatillon (46)
- Bonso (34)
- Rapala
- Berkley
- Storm
- Halco
- Rapala
- Yo-Zuri
- Bobby McGuiness (25) Golfito, Costa Rica
- Andrew Parsons (21), Peterborough, N.H.
- Chip Veach (10), Key West, Fla.,
- Karel Dawson (10), Paramaribo, Suriname
- Capt. Jay Wright (8), Hollywood, Fla.
- Jean-Francois Helias (7), Bangkok, Thailand
Contact: Pete Johnson,
Johnson Communications, Inc.
Scottsdale, Ariz. 85267
480-951-3654 (ph) 480-951-0040 (fax)
JohnsonCom@aol.com (e-mail)