Yesterday and today was the fishing tournament hosted by the Dept of Marine and Wildlife Resources which was launched from Faleasao Harbor as well as a Farm Fair at the Manu’a High School gym in Ta’u.
Ten boats registered for the two day tourney, one from Tutuila, “Double Trouble” and the rest were Manu’a boats.
Seas were quite rough the first day but calmed down Thursday, however it was a short fishing day as there were other events planned for the celebration.
Prizes were awarded by DMWR Director Archie Taotasi aSoliai and Miss American Samoa Epifania Petelo.
Yellowfin
- 1st Place – 20.4lbs DOUBLETROUBLE-$500
- 2nd Place 15.4lbs MUMBO -$200
- 3rd Place – AUMAGA FITIUTA -$100
Skipjack:Biggest Catch
- 14.2lbs – DOUBLE TROUBLE-$200
- 11.6lbs – LELEMAI 3-$100
Baracuda
- 1st Prize – 15lbs AUMAGA FITIUTA-$500
- 2nd Prize SI’UAMOULI-$200
- 3rd Prize – 8.6lbs MUMBO -$100
Bottom Fish – Total Weight Category
- 1st Prize – 36.2lbs NE’I GALO SAMOA -$500
- 2nd Prize – 22.6lbs AUMAGA FITIUTA-$200
Biggest Fish
- MUMBO – 55.6lbs $1,000
Total Catch
- 1st Place – 163.8lbs MUMBO- $1,000
- 2nd Place – 117.6lbs SI’U AMOULI- $800
- 3rd Place – 108lbs DOUBLE TROUBLE -$500
Consolation Prize – Data Collection Fish
- $100 each MARLIN CREW & MAINAIVASA
Consolation Prize Best Uniform
- MARLIN CREW – $100
Youth Prize
- MUMBO & DOUBLE TROUBLE $100 each
Tautai Matapalapala Matua Prize (Senior Prize)
- LEA’AI SAFUA FILOIALII – $200
