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Old 04-20-2010, 06:12 AM   #1
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Big eye emperor

This is a big one in Guam (5.25 lbs.). They are tough to shoot. My friend Jay got this one on a dive bomb. I think it was a miracle.
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Old 04-20-2010, 08:15 AM   #2
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Re: Big eye emperor

how deep was the dive for that fish?
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Old 04-20-2010, 08:45 AM   #3
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how deep was the dive for that fish?

Like 70 ft. or so. Jay got htis 40 pound trevally at 97 ft. He's getting pretty good at diving.
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Old 04-20-2010, 02:18 PM   #4
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Re: Big eye emperor

They are not called widowmakers for nothing! A long breath hold, or bombing them seem to be the only ways you will get them. They are one of the few fish I know that can dodge a spear too! I love chasing them, but don't get too many. Areas that haven't been speared as much they are a lot easier. Great fish
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Old 04-20-2010, 02:29 PM   #5
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Emperors are my favorite fish on the planet to hunt! Nicely done!
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Old 04-20-2010, 02:37 PM   #6
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Fantastic fish, and a superb photo.
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Old 04-20-2010, 05:55 PM   #7
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Ok divebombing and getting a fish like that is one way to get a trophy. Nothing more fun or satisfying than whispering one in and letting him have it. Nice fish!
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Old 04-20-2010, 06:59 PM   #8
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Excellent! I have yet to get one!! Those fish are way smarter than me for sure!
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don't forget how delicious they are!! THEY ARE THE BOMB DIGITTY SASHIMI.
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:04 PM   #10
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nice one.!
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Old 04-20-2010, 10:59 PM   #11
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Mu are awesome fish anyway you eat them. Love the shot on that GT!
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Old 04-20-2010, 11:06 PM   #12
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Yes, it is fun to wait one out but we'll take what we can get.

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Old 04-21-2010, 12:16 AM   #14
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Re: Big eye emperor

Aloha Gerald,

Nice fish! Come on over here, we have big ones. Shot a 15.5 lb and 13 lb one years ago and have been trying to break 11 lbs ever since. They are my favorite fish to shoot. ANy mU in any size is a trophy in my book. they are the hardest fish to hunt of any fish I have hunted. Heres a nice one I shot a month ago. I'll post a story on it in the Hawaii section later.

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Old 04-21-2010, 12:37 AM   #15
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that is a big one Daryl!! very big one ! congrats!!

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