Mr Orme, a newcomer to the sport, took the line first.
"I took it for about an hour, then Mike took over," he said.
After one-and-a-half hours, Mr Orme spotted a fin. The conclusion was the fish was small and they'd land it soon.
Three hours later, Mr Falloon was still battling - and feeling it.
"Mike would tell you, he was ready to throw up."
The helm also has a major role, he said, trying to prevent the fish from going under the boat.
When they got the huge fish to the boat, another issue arose. "How are we going to get it on board?"
They managed it with a two-pulley block and tackle, ending up with the tail sticking out over the stern.
Mr Orme said this is the sort of fish Asian markets pay big money for.
However, the men divided the fish up "like great big chunks of roast beef" and loaded it into five chilli bins with ice.
Once home, they took the chunks to Carterton Meats, who processed and shrink-wrapped the meat.
The four are members of the Castlepoint Game Fishing Club.
Mr Orme said there is a perception that game fishing is a rich man's sport.
"Anyone can join our club," he said. "You don't need a boat."
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