Possible New World Record Blue Marlin on 80 lb.

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 02-01-2007, 12:58 PM

Here's a behemoth pacific blue, caught in Rodrigues...by Stepphan Kreupl with Germany IGFA representative on board...for a potential world record / 80lbs line class. More details to follow as I receive them.

Pacific Blue
Weight ; 1238 lbs
Date : 01/30/07
Technique : lure / stand up
Line : 80 lbs
Angler : KREUPL Stephan
Boat : Black Marlin
Place : Rodrigues Island
Skipper : Capt Yann Colas (the guy with red shirt on right side of the first pic)

Jason

babalaza · 02-01-2007, 01:07 PM

god damm! Thats a huge Marlin!

only 40 mins to gaff him? Very impressive, great job by the Team!

Stand up rox!

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 02-01-2007, 01:50 PM

babalaza,

Looks like it will most likely get the 80 lb. record as there was an IGFA rep observing. I'm still waiting to hear what lure they caught her on.

Jason

Roddy Hays · 02-01-2007, 07:25 PM

The lure was a Williamson Big Blue Cavitator, I believe - obviously in Wasp colours or similiar !

Jason @ Melton Tackle · 02-01-2007, 07:59 PM

Roddy -

Thanks for the info. Tracy and I thought that looked like a Williamson!

Hope to see more of you on here - You are always welcome to post on our board!

Hope all is well,

Jason

OVER-BOARD · 02-01-2007, 08:03 PM

looks like that lure is double hooked maybe?

Ravens16 · 02-01-2007, 08:04 PM

Damn, what a beast!

40 minutes? Holy S! Reverse, reverse, reverse!

Thanks

babalaza · 02-01-2007, 08:17 PM

If its a big blue cavitator, it reminded me of that 1112 lbs. 14oz. blue marlin the red and black big blue caught as well

looks kinda wierd though, the picture might got mirrored, the darker side of the lure is the one thats on the bottom, as well as the "stripes" in the lure head

jerome · 02-01-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babalaza

If its a big blue cavitator, it reminded me of that 1112 lbs. 14oz. blue marlin the red and black big blue caught as well

looks kinda wierd though, the picture might got mirrored, the darker side of the lure is the one thats on the bottom, as well as the "stripes" in the lure head

Hi Guys,

My name is Jerome I'm french and I'm a very good friend of Yann Colas...Please fin here more pics...We will provide details asap. Concerning the lure you are in a good way

shoefish · 02-01-2007, 09:05 PM

Jerome,

Welcome to the site and thanks for posting those pics. What a beast!

Shoe

02-01-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 347 Credits: 3,822.7 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Possible New World Record Blue Marlin on 80 lb. Here's a behemoth pacific blue, caught in Rodrigues...by Stepphan Kreupl with Germany IGFA representative on board...for a potential world record / 80lbs line class. More details to follow as I receive them. Pacific Blue Weight ; 1238 lbs Date : 01/30/07 Technique : lure / stand up Line : 80 lbs Angler : KREUPL Stephan Boat : Black Marlin Place : Rodrigues Island Skipper : Capt Yann Colas (the guy with red shirt on right side of the first pic) Jason __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

02-01-2007, 01:50 PM	#3
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 347 Credits: 3,822.7 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	babalaza, Looks like it will most likely get the 80 lb. record as there was an IGFA rep observing. I'm still waiting to hear what lure they caught her on. Jason __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

02-01-2007, 07:59 PM	#5
Jason @ Melton Tackle Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 347 Credits: 3,822.7 Boat: 21' Crystaliner Center Console Home Port: Dana Point, CA Best Catch: 70lb. Dorado Occupation: Melton International Tackle	Roddy - Thanks for the info. Tracy and I thought that looked like a Williamson! Hope to see more of you on here - You are always welcome to post on our board! Hope all is well, Jason __________________ Jason Levine Melton International Tackle (714) 978-9192 x406 jason@meltontackle.com

02-01-2007, 08:04 PM	#7
Ravens16 Crab mustard is good Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Perryman, Md Posts: 787 Credits: 1,794.2 Boat: 28' Wellcraft "RUMBUM" Home Port: Our beach Best Catch: Dawn fish!	Damn, what a beast! 40 minutes? Holy S! Reverse, reverse, reverse! Thanks __________________ Dave Last edited by Ravens16; 02-01-2007 at 08:07 PM.

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02-01-2007, 01:07 PM	#2
babalaza Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 682 Credits: 1,664.2	god damm! Thats a huge Marlin! only 40 mins to gaff him? Very impressive, great job by the Team! Stand up rox!

02-01-2007, 08:03 PM	#6
OVER-BOARD Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: OCEAN CITY, MD Posts: 145 Credits: 1,199.4 Occupation: CHARTER CAPT.	looks like that lure is double hooked maybe?

02-01-2007, 08:17 PM	#8
babalaza Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 682 Credits: 1,664.2	If its a big blue cavitator, it reminded me of that 1112 lbs. 14oz. blue marlin the red and black big blue caught as well looks kinda wierd though, the picture might got mirrored, the darker side of the lure is the one thats on the bottom, as well as the "stripes" in the lure head

02-01-2007, 09:05 PM	#10
shoefish Chum Nuts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 4,642 Credits: 3,010.1	Jerome, Welcome to the site and thanks for posting those pics. What a beast! Shoe