Catches featured a range of reef species, with 199 patuki making up the majority of the catch, along with one eel, 17 parrotfish, two goatfish, two triggerfish and two ku.

In the Mama’s Heaviest Fish category, Vaevae Katuke took first place with a 557-gram parrotfish, followed by Phoebe George with a 485g parrotfish and Ashley Chaloner with a 289g parrotfish.

Katuke also won the aggregate category with a combined catch of 2284g. Toru Ngatoko placed second with 1911g, while George was third with 1702g.

The Papa’s Section Heaviest Fish category was won by Heath Tangiiau with a 389g parrotfish. Toko Ngatamaine placed second with a 241g patuki, followed by Axton Daniels with a 169g patuki.

Ngatoko also recorded the highest number of fish caught in the Mama’s section, landing 24 fish – 23 patuki and one parrotfish.

In the Papa’s section, Tesl Atiau caught the most fish, with 17 patuki.

The competition included special prizes for the best costumes, with the Mama’s Best Costume awarded to mother-and-daughter duo Maarateina and Ashley. Joe Lajpold won Papa’s Best Costume.

The event was supported by Federal Pacific Insurance with a $1000 sponsorship, while Tere Hardie and family and Cook Islands Tourism each contributed $250.

Federal Pacific Insurance operations manager Vai Puia presented the prizes to the winners in the evening that was followed by entertainment from a live local band.