I believe the world's heaviest catfish is the Mekong catfish of Aisa that has been recorded at over 650 pounds and 8 feet long. I think the longest is the Goonah of India that can get up to 12 feet long and weigh as much as a man.
The red-tailed or Cajara catfish can grow over 150 pounds but once they get much more than 90 they seem to be totaly uncatchable.
Those wells catfish sure are ugly. To me they look alot like a flathead and I would not be suprised if thier feeding habits were similar. They are known to eat birds and dogs swimming at the surface. Certain local legends in europe tell of them swallowing small children whole.
-Scott
