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BreathlessSight
08-17-2008, 06:42 AM
So here are some pics. No story.
A friend of mine captured the WR which stands at 91lbs. This one officialy wieghed in at 110lbs. But these guys stated that to file for a record would be too much of a hassle and were just out to have fun while finding something too eat. :D
Rinaldo
08-17-2008, 08:52 AM
What's the hassle in filing? It's just a couple of extra steps but your name goes down in history.
BTW, what a monster !
Bulit7
08-17-2008, 09:31 AM
Nice fish!
keysdiver0106
08-17-2008, 10:12 AM
Either way its a slob...congrats
BreathlessSight
08-18-2008, 01:36 AM
Just dont have time I guess or maybe its not important to some people. We have all had some fish that have beat some records but just dont feel like doing all the pictures, taping, etc. Just want to have fun and find some food to eat. Got the pictures of the experience and there content with that. Records doesnt say anything about how good you are when it comes to spearfishing IMO. Guess you can call these divers with humilty. I dont know why they didnt want to send it in to see what they could get. Just thaught the fish was awesome and wanted to show people big fish are still abondant in the oceans. I know seeing stories of big fish relights my flame of enthusiasm.
joelovesfishin
08-18-2008, 06:13 AM
It also doesn't help that it took two of them to land the fish and for the "record" it can only be one.

"Divers with humility." That's funny.

Monster Fish!!
ROBERTO REYES
08-18-2008, 09:12 AM
That is a pretty grouper,
those spots all over him,
looks like an overgrown cabrilla.
Bet the meat is ecxellent.
Mobile Diver
08-18-2008, 11:21 AM
Monster fish & freediving too!!:thumps::thumps::thumps:
apnea_complex
08-18-2008, 12:33 PM
What's the hassle in filing? It's just a couple of extra steps but your name goes down in history.


That's the problem. A lot of people get too caught up in the rat-race of records, and forget the most important part of diving is having fun.

Records are lame in my opinion.

Nice fish!!!!!!!!!
apnea_complex
08-18-2008, 12:35 PM
BTW, Kev, do you guys have a problem with cig in that area with your groupers?
BreathlessSight
08-19-2008, 06:35 AM
It also doesn't help that it took two of them to land the fish and for the "record" it can only be one.

"Divers with humility." That's funny.

Monster Fish!!

pheeeew! Now we know its official :rolleyes:
Funny, I dont remember seeing you there. Just because you read one thing doesnt mean that is set in stone on what actually happened.
I dont want to spoil your hero's accomplishments by getting strict on the rules here now. If you want to go tit for tat Im sure we can find many flaws in the rules.
BreathlessSight
08-19-2008, 06:39 AM
BTW, Kev, do you guys have a problem with cig in that area with your groupers?

I agree with you on the records. I dont like diving with people who seek records. They arent good dive buds and you find yourself alone a lot. Whats the point of taking a dive bud?
Maybe if I felt that the fish was worthy enough to submit, so to speak, I would take all the time and effort after a long dive to see it through.
Our big groupers can get it but the smallers ones I havent heard a problem.
BreathlessSight
08-19-2008, 06:57 AM
freediving too!!:thumps::thumps::thumps:

It is the only way to go! :thumps:
joelovesfishin
08-20-2008, 12:34 AM
Funny, I dont remember seeing you there. Just because you read one thing doesnt mean that is set in stone on what actually happened.

I didn't realize you were there and had first hand knowledge of the catch. I'm just basing my information on what one of the Spearo's involved stated. Are you saying he was lying when he told the story?

I dont want to spoil your hero's accomplishments by getting strict on the rules here now. If you want to go tit for tat Im sure we can find many flaws in the rules.

WTF are you talking about? :confused: :scratch:
BreathlessSight
08-20-2008, 04:21 AM
I didn't realize you were there and had first hand knowledge of the catch. I'm just basing my information on what one of the Spearo's involved stated. Are you saying he was lying when he told the story?



WTF are you talking about? :confused: :scratch:

Im saying someone could tell you anything to achieve glory. If you werent there, you would never know what really happened other than what someone told you. Im not saying this is the case here.
Even though he didnt have all the rules cleared doent mean all is lost. You can have a rule infractions and still get awarded in some way.
Then on the second question why dont you read the rules of IUSA and then read the rules that Devin posted a month ago on Woody's forum. Im sure your smart enough to put 2 and 2 together.