Ulua Records by IslandThe following are the largest Ulua captures made from shore in the State of Hawai'i. I have included the largest fish taken on each Island. these are all the current records to the best of my knowlege....If you know of larger fish let me know...Eli All Photos courtesy of Hawaii Fishing News unless otherwise noted.
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Island of Hawai'i: South Point 2003.
Angler: Bernie Llanes. Weight: 137.5 Lbs. Bernie Llanes fourth 100+ pound Ulua is the largest to date from the shores of the Big Island. the fish was taken using a half and half pole, Daiwa Sealine 6/0 reel and Suffix 100lb test mainline. the bait used was a three pound Tako. This brute tipped the scale at a massive 137.5 Lbs! |
Island of Maui: Lone Keawe 1983
Angler: Earl Matsui. Weight: 150 Lbs. Earl Matsui bagged this monster Ulua using a 13 1/2 Ft. Sabre, Penn Bluefin 3/0 and 50lb Maxima mainline. I don't have information on the type of bait used. The Ulua weighed in at 150 Lbs. Thats Big! |
Island of Maui: Lone Keawe 1983
Angler: Albert Borges. Weight: 130 Lbs 8oz. Albert Borges made his awsome Ulua capture using a 13 foot custom Ulua pole, 114HL Senator and 80lb Izlon mainline. Bait unknown. This Giant Trevally struck during daylight! No need headlamp! The fish weighed 130Lbs 8oz. page2 |
