Most were young females, with Peepoe the best catch of all.

Here are nine of the year's best catches, ahead of the rest by leaps and bounds.

It was here he knew that he'd have the best catch of rock and ling cod.

Kane's best catch, however, came on a softly thrown high pass for 44 yards and the second touchdown.

His best catch came this past summer, a beautiful 32-pound striped bass.

This earned him an award for the best catch of the match.

The object was to showcase Suffolk fish, and she offered a trophy for the best catch.

Sanderson could possibly be their best catch of the off season.

"If I make the play, it would have been one of the best catches of my career," Green said.

Unfortunately, the best catches are made during the rainy season when drying is difficult resulting in lower quality of the dried product.