Spear fisherman Loni catches biggest fish [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 23:24. Updated on Saturday, September 9, 2017 - 17:12.
Kenji Niwa received his prize from the Whale Swim, Fish and Dive, NFC, 19 August 2017.
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.
Game fishing [7]