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Raleigh Werking Gallery
"Be Prepared For Luck" IGFA Article
Over the years Raleigh has been featured in many of the saltwater fishing magazines as well as Field & Stream and Outdoor Life. Recently he was honored in the McGraw-Hill book “Fishing Fame”. Stren has featured him in major national ad-campaigns and catalog. He has made guest appearances on numerous TV Shows including Larry Dahlberg’s The Hunt For Big Fish, North American Fisherman, Sportsman’s Challenge with Doug Hannon, Fuzzy Zoeller’s K-Mart Outdoors, Guy Harvey’s Portraits From The Deep, Cabela’s Outdoors & Reel Adventures.
- A dedicated conservationist practicing only catch & release on all Billfish species.
- Recipient of the IGFA’s prestigious Elwood K. Harry Fellowship Award for continuing efforts on behalf of fellow anglers to enhance the sport, the habitat and environment.
- Considered to be one of the leading authorities on light-tackle fishing. Is frequently quoted in the media on everything from sailfish to salmon. Broken 65 World Records.
- Marketing Director of the world-famous Tropic Star Lodge of Panama. Which Robb Report Magazine has named #1 in the World.
- Produced “Santiago’s Finest Hour”, a book based on excerpts from Ernest Hemingway’s “The Old Man & The Sea” combined with pen & ink drawings by Guy Harvey.
- Pioneered the line of Guy Harvey apparel and limited edition prints.
- Founding member of the prestigious Bonefish & Tarpon Unlimited organization.
- IGFA Member & Marketing Consultant.
- Founding member Angler’s Dream.
"TO CALL RALEIGH WERKING A LIGHT TACKLE-FISHERMAN WOULD BE LIKE LABELING NOLAN RYAN ANOTHER PITCHER". SUSAN COCKING -MIAMI HERALD-95!
HIGHLIGHTS OF HIS 65 WORLD RECORDS WHICH INCLUDE:
# 2 LB. TEST:
PACIFIC SAILFISH- 103 LBS.- RARE 50 TO 1 CATCH
BLACK DRUM- 66 LBS.
CHINOOK SALMON- 37 LBS. 9 OZS.- FIRST 20 TO 1 SALMON EVER CAUGHT!
CHINOOK SALMON- 44 LBS. 12 OZS.
RED DRUM- 27 LBS. 8 OZ
#4 LB. TEST:
PACIFIC SAILFISH- 120 LBS.
PACIFIC SAILFISH- 141 1/2 LBS.
RED DRUM- 35 1/4 LBS.
RED DRUM- 39 1/2 LBS.
BLACK DRUM- 46 LBS.
BLACK DRUM- 56 LBS.
BLACK DRUM- 90 1/2 LBS.
PINK SALMON- 9 LBS.
PINK SALMON- 9 ½ LBS.
CHUM SALMON- 20 LBS.
#6 LB. TEST:
AFRICAN POMPANO- 36 LBS.
BLACK DRUM- 66 LBS.
BLACK DRUM- 67 LBS.
BLACK DRUM- 73 LBS.
BLACK DRUM- 75 LBS.
RED DRUM- 51 1/2 LBS.
CHUM SALMON- 19 LBS.
CHUM SALMON- 20 LBS.
#8 LB. TEST:
ROOSTERFISH – 54.6 LBS.
DOLPHIN - 50 1/2 LBS.
DOLPHIN- 53 LBS.
CHUM SALMON- 20 1/2 LBS.
#12 LB. TEST:
CHUM SALMON- 23 LBS.
#16 LB. TEST:
CHUM SALMON - 26 LBS.
PACIFIC COD - 26 LBS.
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