trophycatch

noun
UK /ˈtrəʊfi kætʃ/
US /ˈtroʊfi kætʃ/

A trophy catch is a really big or special fish that someone is proud to catch.

Grandpa said the huge bass was his trophy catch of the day.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person someone is very proud to have as a partner or friend.

The team celebrated their new star player as a trophy catch.

3. A catch in a game or sport that is impressive and worth remembering.

The goalie's diving save was the trophy catch of the match.

4. Something valuable that is caught or won and kept as a prize.

The rare coin was a trophy catch for the young collector.