'Tunny' Spearheads Record-Breaking Fish Catch in Wales

On a sunny day in Wales, fisherman David Tunney reeled in a whopper of a fish – a new national record. The 8-foot-long, 293-pound sturgeon is being called a "tunny" and is believed to be the largest freshwater fish ever caught in Wales.

"I was using mackerel as bait and just when I thought I had a bite, the line started to move off the reel at an incredible speed," Tunney said. "It was like playing golf with a beach ball."

Tunny is a common name for several species of sturgeon, including the Atlantic sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) which can grow up to 14 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds. This particular tunny is thought to be an Atlantic sturgeon, but confirmation is still pending.

The previous record for largest freshwater fish caught in Wales was held by another sturgeon, weighing in at 266 pounds. Tunney's catch easily beats that record – by 27 pounds!

Tunny has been released back into the river and is expected to continue on his journey upstream. As for Tunney, he says this isn't his last big catch: "I am already planning my next trip – I want to break my own record!"

'Tunny' Of 300lb Caught Off Devon Coast

A 'tunny' of almost 300lb was caught by a Devon fisherman last week. The fish, which is a member of the mackerel family, is thought to be one of the largest ever caught off the coast of Devon.

The fisherman, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was 'tickled pink' to catch the fish, which took around half an hour to reel in. He added that he had never seen anything like it in all his years fishing off Devon.

The tunny is a migratory fish and can be found in both the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans. It can weigh up to 300lb and can measure up to six feet in length.

Huge 'Tunny' Caught Off Cornwall Coast

A huge tuna fish has been caught off the coast of Cornwall, England. The fish is thought to weigh in at over 300 pounds and is only the second one of its size to be caught in the area this year.

The tuna was caught by local fisherman, Tim Barnes, who was using a large net known as a 'tunny net'. The fish took two hours to reel in and Tim had to call for backup from his son and two other fishermen to help him get the fish onto the boat.

Tim plans to sell the tuna locally, but says that he may have caught the last big fish of the year. The arrival of such a huge tuna in these waters is seen as a sign that the local fishing industry is thriving.

Monster Tunny Grabs Bites Off Scarborough

The coastline near Scarborough, England was treated to quite a sight on Saturday as a giant tunny grabbed and bit off a sizeable chunk of flesh from a smaller fish. The event was captured on video by local tourist Fraser Gibson, who estimated the tunny's size at six feet long and weighing around 350 pounds.

Tunnies are a type of large mackerel that are found in many parts of the world's oceans. They are prized for their delicious flesh, and can often be seen leaping out of the water in pursuit of prey. While they are not considered dangerous to humans, they can be quite powerful and should not be approached if encountered in the wild.

This particular tunny was apparently attracted to the smaller fish by their commotion at the surface of the water. It quickly grabbed hold of its unlucky target with its powerful jaws and took a large bite before swimming off. Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident.

Gibson said he was "absolutely thrilled" to have witnessed such an amazing sight. He added that he would definitely be returning to Scarborough to see if he could spot the tunny again.

Giant Tunny Captured in Scottish Waters

A giant tunny fish has been captured by a Scottish fishing trawler in the North Sea.

The colossal creature, which is a member of the tuna family and can weigh up to 400kg, was hauled on board the boat by fishermen who were stunned by its size.

The giant tunny is thought to be only the second ever caught in Scottish waters, with the previous specimen having been landed back in 2009.

Experts say that the fish is likely to have migrated north from warmer climes in the Mediterranean or Atlantic Ocean.

Giant tunny are known for their speed and agility, and are said to be one of the most difficult fish to catch. They are popular with sport fisherman due to their challenging nature and excellent eating qualities.