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Sepp Steffany with his 306.4 lbs. Blue Marlin, caught on Southern Destiny

Southern Destiny's skipper, owner, operator - Chris Donato demonstrates his knowledge and skill in "Marlin Hunting" again after taking tops in the Marlin category in Samoa's SIGFA 2012 Tournament, he has led his charter team to the only two marlin brought to the weigh pole in this tournament. This Blue Marlin caught by Sepp Steffany weighed in at 306.4 lbs.

Southern Destiny's Mike Apted Lands 392.4 lbs. Blue Marlin

Angler Mike Apted standing with his teammates in from the Southern Destiny. Mike brought in a blue marlin weighing in at 392.4 lbs. The captain of the Southern Destiny is already famous for his capture of a grander (1,025 lbs. marlin) last year. Southern Destiny is a Samoan charter boat that was chartered by Mike and his American Samoan teammates.

Russell Cox with his 91.8 Lbs. Yellowfin Tuna

Russell Cox, an avid angler and member of the Pago Pago Game Fishing Association, is standing with his 91.8 lbs. Yellowfin Tuna. His catch is the biggest fish of the tournament at the close of Day 2 of the 13th Steinlager I'a Lapo'a. Bonavista II just got back from fishing the SIGFA 2012 Tournament in Apia and placed third.

13th Steinlager I'a Lapo'a International Game Fishing Tournament

The committee has met and declared the dates for the 13th Annual Steinlager I'a Lapo'a International Game Fishing Tournament. Registration: May 7, 2012 Fishing: May 8 - 11, 2012 Final Award Ceremony & Dinner: May 12, 2012 The planets and numbers are aligning to make this an interesting tournament event.

Final Results

It is done, finished, over, done... No wait, I said that already.

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13th Steinlager Day 4 Results

We closed out the fishing today with 783.6 lbs. of qualifying fish at the weigh pole today. A decent end to the 13th Steinlager I'a Lapo'a Tournament.

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Day 3 Results - Fua II Leads with 764.2 points

Fua II resumes the lead after a good day of fishing. They landed 254.4 lbs. of fish today and one tag and release to take the lead. Fua II has been a top contender in past tournaments.

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13th Steinlager Day 2 Results

13th Steinlager Day 1 Results

Fish Report - February 2012

2011 Final Tournament Results