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No 213 : March 22, 1972

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Under-Water Champ

Gisborne Underwater Club member Graeme Smith took the title at this year's N.Z. Junior Underwater Spearfishing championships, held at Lottin Point. Poor conditions made fishing "not the best," but a great time was had by all.

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Champion individual Graeme Smith, pictured with some of the trophies won at the contest.

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The biggest fish was this 71b conger eel, speared by Grant Friis.

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This 6¾lb snapper was the largest, caught by John Carter.

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The winning team – Grant Friis and Gordon Reynolds of the Mt Maunganui Underwater Club.

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Lottin Point – scene of the championships. (Location pictures from Graham Harrington).

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