Maddy Herlihy struggles with his prized catch
A 14-year-old Northland boy is waiting for confirmation that he has broken a world record after landing an enormous kingfish off White Island.
Maddy Herlihy's prized catch was the result of an all-night fishing effort in the eastern Bay of Plenty.
After battling for twenty minutes, the fish was hauled in.
Maddy comes from a fishing family, with he and his two sisters part of a junior team and compete for the Whakatane Sportfishing Club.
Last year the pair caught a record-sized trevally and are hoping their latest catch will set an official record as well.
The kingfish weighs 40.26kg - much bigger than the standing world record of 34kg.
The process to ratify the weight of their catch could take several months, but in the meantime the family will be dining on the fish.
That’s awesome that’s quite a catch, check the video cause they have pics of other big fish he’s caught, Happy Hookin Gary
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