TINIAN — Team RCC took the top spot and $2,000 cash prize in the 1st Tinian Wahoo Derby by catching a 40lbs wahoo.
The derby, which ran from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 13, was organized by the Tinian Fishermen’s Association in collaboration with the Tinian Mayor’s Office and the Marianas Visitors Authority.
A Tinian resident shows one of the fish caught during the 1st Wahoo Derby on Saturday.
Photo by Bryan Manabat
Team Sweet Candy went home with the $1,500 second prize for a 34.5 lbs. wahoo while Team Victoria Lei earned $1,000 for finishing third with a 33.5 lbs. catch.
Team RCC with Raymond T. Dela Cruz of the Tinian Fishermen’s Association.
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Tinian Fishermen’s Association spokesperson Thealanie Monkeya said special awards were also given out:
Team Star Marianas Seacraft caught a 50 lbs. marlin.
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• Most Fish Caught — Team MV Gloria II with 92 lbs. of wahoo.
• Biggest Billfish Caught — Team Star Marianas Seacraft with a 50 lbs. marlin.
• Biggest Pelagic Fish Caught — Team GEO4REEL for a 22 pounder.
Team Sweet Candy came in second.
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The overall wahoo derby coordinator was Raymond T. Dela Cruz Jr. who is also the Tinian Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services resident director.
Team Victoria Lei placed third.
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