encountered when fishing for more desirable species, but their large size, dogged fighting style, powerful runs on light tackle, and willingness to strike make them a worthy quarry in their own right. They will readily take bait, lures, and flies, and have been known to strike lures almost as large as themselves.

The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) All Tackle World Record for fallfish is 1.65 kg, caught by Jonathan McNamara in the Susquehanna River