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Record Hawaiian Grouper

Story from the Gooney Gazette, published by Midway Guest Services

 

Gary Giglio of Pleasant Hill, California became the latest member to contribute to Midway’s “Season of Records”.  Aboard Capt. Aaron’s Glacier Bay, Gary caught a 31.8-pound Hawaiian Grouper off of Frigate Point.  This fish breaks the old record, set at 25.1 pounds here on Midway last month, in the IGFA All Tackle category.  The Grouper measured 36 inches in length and 13 inches in girth.  The angler was using a Melton rod with a Shimano TLD50 reel spooled with 50 lb test line.

This is Captain Aaron’s first season fishing here as part of the Midway Sport Fishing Team and he has already helped two of his clients into the World Record books.  This was also his second successful live release of a World Record fish.  Capt. Aaron was very careful to make sure that the fish was handled properly and was back in the water quickly.  The Grouper was very lively and was able to be released, and disappeared from sight, moments after being put back into the ocean. 

 
Here's a letter Destination: Pacific received from Gary after his return from Midway:

Mike and Kathy:

Wanted to drop you a note and let you know that I had fantastic time on Midway. The remoteness of the Atoll combined with the wildlife, white sand beaches and turquoise waters made for an excellent, not to be forgotten experience. However, it was the fishing that brought me there and it was all I had hoped it would be in terms of the catching! Captain Aaron proved to be quite adept and knowledgeable at finding the fish and providing us with the opportunity to catch and release a myriad of species. The Ulua action is quite simply spectacular and provides all the aching arms and burnin' thumbs that I could desire. The All-Tackle, Hawaiian Grouper (record) was an unexpected bonus that will provide me with bar stool bragging rights for years to come. While we were unable to hook up with a Marlin, Captain Paul was able to fill the void with plenty of Yellowfin and Wahoo action. The accommodations were comfortable, the staff friendly, the food good and the beer cold. I have fished all over the world and this ranks at the top in terms of the overall experience. Thank you and I look forward to visiting again.

Regards,

Gary



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