International Underwater Spearfishing Association
World Record  
5.2 kg. ,   11.4 lbs.
Snapper, Colorado    Lutjanus colorado
Record Category: Men Sling / Polespear

Diver: Andrew L. Ansin
Date: 2/12/2014
Location: PANAMA


I dropped down on a huge school of snappers and amberjack in mid-water. They came almost to my mask. I shot the snapper and fought it with the line I had coiled under my belt. Eventually I subdued it, landing my fist pacific fish with this simple weapon.

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