The International Underwater Spearfishing Association

International Underwater Spearfishing Association

World Record

15.7 kg. , 34.5 lbs.

Yellowtail, S Pacific Seriola lalandi grandis

Record Category: Men Sling / Polespear

Diver:		Ryan Myers
Date:		3/9/2016
Location:		NEW ZEALAND

In mid-March, Hecs Aquatic invited some of the best divers and cameramen from around the world to participate in a 3-day film shoot. I was lucky enough to be included among them. Ryan Gattoni and I had our sights set on the yellowtail pole spear record. On day one, I landed the first record fish but Ryan Gattoni beat it shortly after. On day two, we were fishing a deep pinnacle off Tutukaka that held a massive school of kings around 100 feet. I made a deeper dive with a cameraman directly behind me. The entire school came in front of me and I selected the largest fish before delivering a flawless holding shot to the fish’s shoulder. The fish then sounded as I hauled ass towards to surface. I made it to the surface before my 60 meter belt reel was completely spooled and then immediately began fighting him back to the surface. I fought him super hard as we had spotted a large mako shark just moments before. After a short struggle, I managed to get the fish under control and secure my 5th world record.