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Buds and Suds fishing tournament
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A total of 15 boats gathered for three days of fishing during the annual Buds and Suds Fishing Tournament, held Tuesday, Nov. 22 to Friday, Nov. 24.
The boats included 4 from Apia, 1 from Manu'a, and 10 from American Samoa who vied for victory in seven categories: Marlin...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 5th Buds and Suds fishing tournament kicked off early Saturday morning however by nightfall a local boat was found on the reef, putting two men in the hospital suffering severe injuries as a result.
This was confirmed by Marine Patrol Captain Ina Ulberg in an...

![The closing ceremony and celebration for all captains and anglers was hosted by Sopac at DDW on Saturday. A big thank you was given to the Apia boats who came over to fish the tournament. Pictured from left to right - Sopac Manager and CEO Mike Tolmie, Bella’s Pride Captain Geoffrey Clarke, Free Spirit Captain Kevin Kohlhase, Fu’a II Captain Vaughan Simpson, Amana Captain Ivan Chewlit, PPGFA President and Tava’e Ula Captain Brian Peck and Vera Peck. [courtesy photo] The closing ceremony and celebration](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/apia_captains.jpg?itok=p0J0r9gZ)
![By nightfall a local boat was found on the reef, putting two men in the hospital suffering severe injuries as a result. [courtesy photo] Fishing boat aground in Pago harbor](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/boat_aground_2497.jpg?itok=g6pxhusw)