On 15th March 2023, SVX Founder Simon Cheng caught this 22kg grade HIRAMASA at Iki Island (壱岐島, Iki-no-shima) of The Genkai Sea (玄界灘, Genkai-nada), northern coasts of Fukuoka and Saga prefectures. The charter boat was Shinkai III of Sunrise and the record was witnessed and verified by Captain Tashiro.
Equipment Reference
| Rod | SeaVentureX Lagoon Fighter Stick Bait 81/8MH |
| Reel | SHIMANO 19 STELLA SW14000PG |
| PE | VARIVAS SMP #6-300M |
| Shock Leader | VARIVAS Ocean Record 120lb |
| Lure | Carpenter GT-y 90L-200 |
| Hook | SUTEKI Crafter's 3/0 |