| Angler | Mead Johnson |
| Fish | Black Marlin |
| Weight | 1218 |
| Tackle | 80lb |
| Boat | Avalon |
| Date | 24 Sept 1973 |
The 80lb line class record was broken again just days after being set by Bob Dyer by USA angler Mead Johnson and set at 1218lbs with Capt. Peter Bristow on Avalon with decikie Gordon Hallam who is celebrating with Mead in this photo on the run in to weigh the fish.
