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WHAT IS A SPORTFISH?

OW do we class fish species as game fish, sport fish or table fish? Many people would assume that game fish are classified as such by the International and Australian Game Fishing Associations. This includes tuna, billfish, sharks, kingfish, etc. Species that are found in our oceans, that swim fast and fight hard. The list of IGFA species is quite extensive and not particularly limited to fish that are ocean inhabitants, fight especially hard or are difficult to land. You’d be amazed at the species listed in IGFA world records

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