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BROWNS BEACH Fishing Competition
Fishing is considered to be one of the most popular sports in NZ and despite the less than ideal conditions, 186 official entries plus plenty of youngsters having a go, made the Gisborne Surfcasters Club Competition, held at Browns Beach, a success. The very social oriented club was incorporated in 1974 covering the area from north of the Wairoa River to Te Kaha including Lottin Point the "Eldarado" of NZ fishing areas.
Taking time out from the fishing to have a cup of tea and a bite to eat were Kingi (Dundee) Stewart (left) with his new fishing knife, Rob Turner from Hamilton and Sol. All keen and enthusiastic fishermen.
The organisers of the fishing competition were the Gisborne Surfcasters Club Committee (from left): Elaine Solomann, Jack Purcell, Rata Platten, Peter Miller (Secretary), Judy Miller, Les Giddens (Vice President), Conrad Platten and Gary Clissold.
Ken Barbarich had caught a small sandshark using bonita as bait. Like most of the other competitors he was catching lots of seaweed In the difficult conditions.
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Sue Browning's smorgasbord of mackerel and squid did tempt a small sandshark earlyier In the morning.
A winning 1.5kg snappercaught at "spot X" brought a smile to Lyn Grimson, here with husband Tom.
4 year old Brian Bassett soaking up the "family at the beach" atmosphere with his dad Andy.
Dean Jones with the heaviest non scale fish & a cheque presented by Helen Auckram of the Jolly Stockman.
 Stewart (left) with his new fishing knife, Rob Turner from Hamilton and Sol. All keen and enthusiastic fishermen.
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 Stewart (left) with his new fishing knife, Rob Turner from Hamilton and Sol. All keen and enthusiastic fishermen.
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 Stewart (left) with his new fishing knife, Rob Turner from Hamilton and Sol. All keen and enthusiastic fishermen.
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: Elaine Solomann, Jack Purcell, Rata Platten, Peter Miller (Secretary), Judy Miller, Les Giddens (Vice President), Conrad Platten and Gary Clissold.
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: Elaine Solomann, Jack Purcell, Rata Platten, Peter Miller (Secretary), Judy Miller, Les Giddens (Vice President), Conrad Platten and Gary Clissold.
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: Elaine Solomann, Jack Purcell, Rata Platten, Peter Miller (Secretary), Judy Miller, Les Giddens (Vice President), Conrad Platten and Gary Clissold.
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