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 18 Oct 2004 - Piranha or Pacu? Any ideas?
 Category:  Hawaii
 Author Name:  Stan Wright
Piranha or Pacu? Any ideas?

Piranha or Pacu? Any idea?
It was a wild strike. The 'fish' hit a live tilapia tossed to a cruising Peacock bass. The 'fish' took the bait, ran about 10 feet and the hook came out. It turned and attacked the bait again.
The fight lasted over 8 minutes. (Chris was using #4 test) It even jumped twice.

We called the Hawaii Aquatics Division to see about getting a positive ID. There have been unconfirmed reports of piranha being caught in Lake Wilson. Piranha are illegal in Hawaii.

Some friends suggest it might be a Pacu (vegetarian piranha)
which are legal. With the teeth on this bad boy, it could husk coconuts.

The picture is posted in the Picture Gallery of my web site.
hawaiibassfishing.com

We figure that the 'fish' out grew it's aquarium and the owner tossed it into the lake. If you have any ideas about what it is..... please let us know.

What ever it is......... illegal or not.......... it's the new State Record. LOL

Aloha,
Stan