Man Sets Fishing Record With A Barbie Fishing Pole

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David Hayes was fishing with his granddaughter Alyssa when she asked him to hold her Barbie Fishing Pole ($10+) while she went to the bathroom. Then seconds later, he caught a state record-setting catfish catch weighing in at 21 pounds and 1 ounce. At 32 inches long, the fish was 2 inches longer than the fishing rod!

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The Barbie Fishing Pole Was A Christmas Gift

The pink Barbie Fishing Pole was a Christmas gift from Alyssa’s father. She had used it to catch a few bluegills earlier that day. But there wasn’t any indication that it might be a good luck charm before her grandfather made the record-setting catfish catch.

Wilkes County Has Certified The Record-Setting Catfish Catch

According to The Winston-Salem Journal, the record-setting catch was reported and certified with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

Family Fishing: A Favorite Family Activity For The Hayes Family

The Hayes family has a long tradition of fishing together. David and his granddaughter have been fishing in the pond behind near his house since she was a toddler.

Fishing With Toy Fishing Rods

Since news of this Barbie fishing story broke, it’s inspired both seasoned anglers and thrill-seekers to try catching big fish using toy fishing rods.

The next time you are fishing, look carefully at the gear people are using. You might catch someone using a(Amazon link) Barbie ($10),(Amazon link) My Little Pony ($10) or(Amazon link) Dora The Explorer Fishing Pole ($15).

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