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  1. 08-22-2008, 06:10 AM #1
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    Junior World Record Bluefin Claim

    Hi all,

    Just got some quite cool news through from Westport in the South Island Of New Zealand where the bluefin are going off. This one was landed on the charter boat Te Ariki Nui ,

    14-year-old Christchurch boy Andrew Hargen is hoping to enter the world record books after catching a blue fin tuna weighing in at 268 Kg / 630.52 lbs

    "It was an epic battle. I sort of got him to the boat then he went away, went down deep, came up and it happened a couple of times," says Andrew.

    Apologies for the crap photo , but only one available so far



    Following is a link for the local TV News if interested

    http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/410965/2028507


    The Fight time approx 1hr on 37KG Mono, 80W Tiagra I believe.

    At just seven he set a world age group record for catching the largest marlin but he did not stop there.

    "He nagged me, made my life miserable, so I had to," jokes his Dad, Alan.

    Had to take him out fishing again that is. He doesn't enjoy fishing trips any more because he never catches any fish when he goes with his son.

    "It's shocking. I'm going to give up," he says.

    All the details of the great catch have been sent to the IGFA for confirmation.
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  2. 08-22-2008, 11:51 AM #2
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    Awesome !

    Congradulations to the young angler ! Great to see such a fine catch by the future anlglers of our sportfishing future ! Thanks for the report!
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    WTG Andrew! That's one awesome fish! Hope to see your name in the record book next year!

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  4. 08-23-2008, 06:14 AM #4
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    WTG! Nice fish.

    Did anyone else notice the "cicles" on that fish? It looks more like a yellowfin than a bluefin. That must just be the Pacific brand. Are there any better pics?

    PS- Better get busy Anngler!
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    OOPS never mind....wrong fish, I was looking at the pic under the username.
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  6. 08-23-2008, 09:17 AM #6
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    That's absolutely Awesome! I like the father's remarks: "he nagged me, made my life miserable i had to" That's funny! Reminds me of my son when it comes to hunting!
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  7. 08-23-2008, 08:01 PM #7
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    Just recieved another photo. Seems the initial ones link has dropped out

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