John with son, Bryce & his needlefish catch
| Angler: | John Paul P. Balingit |
| Fishing Guide: | Eddie Cacho |
| Boat Name: | Triple A |
| Common name: | Titan Triggerfish |
| Scientific name: | Balistoides viridescens |
| Local name: | Papakol |
| Weight in kilograms: | 7.59 kilograms |
| Weight in pounds: | 16.698 pounds |
| Date caught: | April 6, 2000 |
| Place caught: | Bolinao Bay, South China Sea, Pangasinan |
| Time of strike: | 5:30 P.M. |
| Time caught: | 5:45 P.M. |
| Battle time: | 15 minutes |
| Line: | 12 lb., Maxima line (Non-IGFA rated line, under PGFF & IGFA record rules, the next higher line class was recognized) |
| Reel: | Quantum XR2 spinning reel |
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Rod: |
Shakespeare Firebird 7 feet spinning rod |
| Bait: | Live shrimp |
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Certificate of Record Catch from the Philippine Game Fishing Foundation |
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