Spear fisherman Loni catches biggest fish [1]
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 23:24. Updated on Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 17:12.
Line fishing and spear fishing enthusiasts competed in an Open Fishing Competition hosted by the Nuku’alofa Fishing Club on Saturday, 19 August, when a kayaking fisherman snatched the top line-fishing prize with an 8.6kg Mahi Mahi, while a spear fisherman caught a 16.2kg Tuna, the heaviest fish.
Results
Line Fishing Category:
- First Prize - Kenji Niwa, 8.6kg Mahi Mahi. (Kayak).
- Second Prize - Roger Middleton, 7.2kg tuna.
- Third Prize - Kenji Niwa, 7.2kg tuna.
- Fourth Prize - Sharryn Middleton, 3.2kg tuna.
- Fifth Prize - Ashleigh Middleton, 0.6kg tuna.
Spear Fishing Category:
- First Prize – Loni Kailahi,16.2kg Tuna
- Second Prize – Loni Kailahi,16kg Wahoo
- Third Prize – Richard Fellows, 8.6kg Trout
- Fourth Prize – Eli, 8.2kg Barracuda
- Fifth Prize – Loni Kailahi, 5.8kg Gob.
The Opening Fishing Competition was sponsored by the Whale Swim, Fishing and Dive; Mike's Studio, Taste of Italy, Anna’s Building Supplies, Hibiscus Tours; Waves Café and Digicel Tonga.