TATAPOURI FISHING CLUB'S Tuna Hunt

The prospect of two Gisborne Motors Fords to be won in the Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club's Tuna Hunt added some interest to the return of the boats each day. A car for heaviest tuna over 55 kg or for the heaviest marlin ensured a large entry of boats.

The bait was a new Ford Laser and It was taken Hook, line and sinker.

Denzil Judd drives "Nautica"onto its trailer.

Gary Martin and the Enterprise Swim Team kept the trailers going throughout the competition. Here Gary hauls Rex Searle's "Reflex" towards the expectant crowd.

Brian Hall and crew on "AWOL" are back.

The scene as the boat crews check the board and consider their chances.

The business end of the sport.

Matthew Walker and Jethro Pullyn. Curiousity epitimized.

Roger Faber using his height to advantage In crowd situations while David Fox listens to yet another hardluck story.

Rory Mills and Paul Bayly take down a contender.

Ben Teitjen with his 4-.48kg albacore caught on TeMako.

Craig Miller receives his prize, (without a speech)

Ben Ovenden experiences the joy of touching something you dont see every day.

Steve Ward fishing off Greg Galley's boat "Double Delight'" was a prize winner also.

The winning yellowfin tuna weighing 65.21 kg on 24kg tackle caught by Richard Vaughan on day 1 off the boat Sea Rover. Richard (left) had a permanent grin all evening. The skipper of Sea Rover Bruce Pearse (centre) with his crew Richard Vaughan, Wayne O'Donnell and Waitai Murry pictured with Ted Stone manager of Gisborne Motors Ford. Bruce has had good luck with fishing from "Sea Rover" coming 6th overall in NZ a couple of years ago

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The Gisborne Photo News

Vol 10 : March 1, 1994

TATAPOURI FISHING CLUB'S Tuna Hunt