{"id":413727,"date":"2024-09-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=413727"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Inaka-rules-6th-Annual-ISLA-Mafuti-Derby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Inaka-rules-6th-Annual-ISLA-Mafuti-Derby\/","title":{"rendered":"Inaka rules 6th Annual ISLA Mafuti Derby"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a new winner of the I Sanhalom Laguna Anglers Association Mafuti Derby as Inaka<\/em>, captained by Edward C. Sablan, ruled the sixth edition with the biggest catch at 8.25 lbs last Saturday at the Smiling Cove Marina.<\/p>\n

Inaka<\/em> came out on top out of 44 boats that joined this year\u2019s derby.<\/p>\n

Second place was 4reel<\/em>, captained by Gregory Camacho, with their 4.7-lb mafuti; third was Tom Tudela\u2019s Sunriser<\/em> with a 3.6-lb catch; fourth was last year\u2019s first place Edward Diaz\u2019s Nibbler<\/em> with a 3.5-lb catch; and fifth was Martin Camacho\u2019s 3.35-lb haul aboard the Carmen Santiago.<\/em><\/p>\n

The total weight (Mike\u2019s Cup) winner was Team RJ, captained by George Moses at 5.7 lbs.<\/p>\n

The side bet of $360 was won by Mike Sablan\u2019s TKK2<\/em> with an 8.55-lb haul.<\/p>\n

During the derby, board member Dave Guerrero said they were more than happy with the turnout as they were shooting for at least 40 boats to join the derby.<\/p>\n

As for the ISLA\u2019s sixth derby, president Keith Kintol said, \u201cwe pay respects to one of [ISLA\u2019s] founding fathers, Mike Sablan. Although he\u2019s not here with us, we know he\u2019s there in spirit\u2026 This is our sixth annual\u2014that\u2019s a big milestone and we most especially thank our sponsors for the opportunity to continue this tournament again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sponsors of the derby include Triple J, Naked Fish, Poki Yaki, Tan Siu Lin Foundation, Bridge Capital LLC, TurnKey Solutions, and more. \u201cWe are very, very thankful. For the new businesses out there, we\u2019d love the opportunity to expose your business\u2026 This is a way to have an outlet for your business,\u201d said Kintol.<\/p>\n

The 7th Annual ISLA Mafuti Derby next year will most likely be around the same time again.<\/p>\n

ISLA was established in 2018 by a group of anglers that treat fishing as a way of life. The Mafuti Derby is restricted to the waters inside the Saipan lagoon and participating boats can\u2019t exceed 17 feet in length.<\/p>\n

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First place crew of Inaka<\/em> poses with their 8.25-lb mafuti during their weigh in of the 6th Annual I Sanhalom Laguna Anglers Association Mafuti Derby at the Smiling Cove Marina.<\/p>\n

-FLOYD MASGA
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The total weight (Mike\u2019s Cup) winning crew of Team RJ poses for a photo with their prizes during the awards ceremony of the 6th Annual I Sanhalom Laguna Anglers Association Mafuti Derby at the Smiling Cove Marina.<\/p>\n

-FLOYD MASGA
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