"I waited 6 years to fish with my dear friend Francois and it was well worth the wait.
I caught a number of different species of fish especially the Arapaima and Redtail catfish along with Pacu and Alligator Gar. My previous best was a 25 kg Mekong catfish also with Francois but now I am proud of my 41 kg Arapaima. I thought it was going to be the biggest of the trip until my friend, Blair, caught his 85 kg Arapaima which I call the fish of 2 lifetimes. It was truly spectacular and a reason for me to go back.
I spent several days trying to break the IGFA 6 lb line class record for the Redtail catfish. I fought one for 5 hours and another for 7.5 hours but I was bested. Though I didn't break the world record (I will try again), I gained something greater which was praise and respect from the greatest fisherman I know and also one of the very best fishermen in the world. I just call him my dear friend Francois."
Sudip Ghatak, New Jersey, USA
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