AIMELIIK, Palau — Family fishing teams and a new generation of anglers highlighted the Olsebek a Kmai Fishing Derby in Aimeliik State, with the Eberdong siblings helping dominate the adult standings and 19 junior anglers taking part in a full day on the water. Held Sept. 27 at Kamosang Dock, the derby featured competition in […]
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Airai Hosts 2026 Lmall ra Belias Fishing Derby
AIRAI, Palau — Rough seas tested anglers at the 2026 Lmall ra Belias Fishing Derby on Aug. 8, but Team SO powered through the conditions to claim the Barracuda Category title with a 33-pound catch. Team Misaker – 2nd Place Winner The Palau Sport Fishing Association partnered with Airai State to host the derby at […]
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Team Rookie Lands 308.5-Lb Billfish to Win Palau Etpison Cup Derby
Tight lines and big fights highlight PSFA tournament as crews battle across tuna, GT and pelagic divisions By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (May 4, 2026) — Lines were tight and reels were screaming as anglers battled offshore currents during the Palau Sports Fishing Association’s annual derby for the Etpison Cup, landing a slate of heavyweight […]