A new world record was set by one of the anglers Mr. Jan Forzpaniak for catching the biggest bone fish that weights 8lbs.
7 anglers, 5 Australians and 2 Americans arrived on South Tarawa on the 11th of September 2019 to go on a bone fishing trip at Nonouti Island. Mr. Gavin from Tie ‘N’ Fly Outfitters and his wife coordinate this trip with the assistant of the Assistance Tourism Officer Ms. Tikarerei Uriam from Tourism Authority of Kiribati, and supported by the LDCF-1 Project, funded by the Global Environment Facility and implemented under the Environment and Conservation Division with the support of the United Nations Development Programme.
World Record Set in Nonouti Island
The group arrived in Nonouti on 12th September 2019 and were greeted at the airport by staff of Nonouti Island Guest House. On arrival, the groups went on a cultural tour and visited historical sites of Nonouti Island. There were also 7 local fishing guides at the island to assist and guide each of angler. Mr. Gavin trained two local fishing guides.
The anglers commended the local fishing guide and their hosts for the exceptional hospitality they received in Nonouti.
