A 14-year-old angler, Henry Ralph, is being credited with an extraordinary catch after landing a 195lb skate during a shore fishing session. Reports say the huge flat fish was taken on his very first cast, making the result even more remarkable.
The catch is being described as one of the biggest fish ever landed by a child, with claims that it could break a nationwide record in that age category. The skate was said to be around twice Henry's size, underlining just how unusual the fish was.
Skate are known for their weight and power, and landing one of this size from the shore is a notable feat for any angler, let alone a schoolboy who has just turned 14. That combination of age, size and the circumstances of the catch has drawn strong attention.
While any official record process would depend on verification, Henry Ralph's 195lb skate has already become a standout fishing story. The first-cast capture of such a massive fish has positioned the teenager among the most talked-about young anglers in recent memory.
