Steve Nelson, Bobby Griffiths, and Reece Holwell, recognized to buddies as “Chum Norris”, caught the monster tuna after practically two hours of combating off the coast of Portland.
“It was truly Steve’s first time combating a tuna,” Griffiths instructed 9news.com.au.
“He is managed to search out that one for his first-ever tuna, which is fairly wild.
“He is saying he isn’t going tuna fishing anymore”.
“Some individuals chase these for 10 years and do not get one, so he is include us on the fitting day,” he stated.
The trio left Geelong round 2.30am to drive down the coast to Portland.
After not getting a chunk all day, Griffiths stated they hooked the monster tuna round 3.30pm.
Following an “emotional rollercoaster”, Griffiths stated they lastly introduced the fish up after 1 hour and 45 minutes of combating.
They referred to as native fishing store Compleat Angler Portland to come back and weigh the tuna as soon as that they had introduced it again to shore.
The tuna clocked in at 165kg, with Griffiths estimating the fish’s size at 210cm.
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After taking the fish house, Griffiths carved up the fish and distributed the prime tuna to his buddies and workmates.
Griffiths claimed he and his mates noticed a “capturing star” whereas setting off within the early hours of the morning – a very good omen for the day forward.
