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Crustaceans |
Weight |
Angler |
Location |
Date |
Crab, sponge |
6.1 lbs |
Bert J. Balecha |
First Bridge, O'ahu |
08/02/08 |
Bert Balecha was fishing by First Bridge on Oahu using his 9-foot Shimano pole, Penn 850 spinning reel and 30-lb test when he detected a bite on his cut bait. The "fish" he brought up was not what he was expecting, but his 6.1-lb sponge crab is a new state record!
![](images/records/crustaceans/425-balecha.jpg)
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