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Posted On: June 11th 2026, 02:20 am
What started as a sight-fishing opportunity turned into one of the wildest fly-fishing fights I’ve ever witnessed. When this giant cobia showed up, we knew it was special—but we didn’t know we’d be dealing with a reel that came off the rod mid-fight.
Huge congratulations to @flyfshr327 for landing what may be the world-record-length cobia on fly. We’ve submitted an application to the IGFA for a tie, which would make Cathy a co-owner of the world record.
This fish was fought and landed from a @jonesbrothersmarine boat, and the fish was connected with @cortlandline IGFA tippet, available locally at @oceans_east
If you’ve ever wanted a shot at a fish of a lifetime, I guide fly-fishing trips for cobia, redfish, speckled trout, and more in Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay region.
Book your trip: vbbackwater.com
#FlyFishing #Cobia #IGFA #WorldRecord #VirginiaBeach #Redfish #SaltwaterFlyFishing #girlpower
Huge congratulations to @flyfshr327 for landing what may be the world-record-length cobia on fly. We’ve submitted an application to the IGFA for a tie, which would make Cathy a co-owner of the world record.
This fish was fought and landed from a @jonesbrothersmarine boat, and the fish was connected with @cortlandline IGFA tippet, available locally at @oceans_east
If you’ve ever wanted a shot at a fish of a lifetime, I guide fly-fishing trips for cobia, redfish, speckled trout, and more in Virginia Beach and the Chesapeake Bay region.
Book your trip: vbbackwater.com
#FlyFishing #Cobia #IGFA #WorldRecord #VirginiaBeach #Redfish #SaltwaterFlyFishing #girlpower
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a month agomainstreetflies
Wow!! Outstanding job in the calm manner you handled the situation. And great choice Capt. to use Cortland IGFA tippet
a month agoneedhamsween
Congratulations on an amazing catch under very difficult circumstances! You rock!
a month agomarshmellow_sos
Add this accomplishment to a long list of great catches! Way to go Cathy (and Chris!)
a month agovbbackwater
@howard_films thank you! We rushed as much as we could while getting all the stuff we needed to document.
a month agohoward_films
Always good to see a fish swim away. The quicker the better. Thanks for the summary.
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