The International Underwater Spearfishing Association

International Underwater Spearfishing Association

World Record

11.0 kg. , 24.3 lbs.

Tuna, Albacore Thunnus alalunga

Record Category: Men Sling / Polespear

Diver:		Ryan Nienaber
Date:		4/11/2026
Location:		SOUTH AFRICA

perfect weather day, fish have been plentlyful, i jumpped in and got a few yellowfin with the conventional spear gun, the longfin where swimming everywhere, so i pulled out the pole spear to give it a try, it took a bit of learning and missing, but eventually i got one to stick, good holding shot and landed it in under 1 minute, swam it to the boat and placed her on board very excited. my first fish on a pole spear.
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