Spear That Fish!

Waiting for the fish to bite is out of date, according to one small band of Gisborne men. Instead, they don flippers and snorkels, arm themselves with spears, and chase after the fish in rock pools along the coast.

Since G. McKee & J. Adams pioneered the sport here it has been growing in popularity, and a club is to be formed.

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Bill Patterson in search of prey

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Shows two local spear–fishermen, Walter Findlay and Bill Patterson, examining their catch. around 41b.

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Rubber suits are designed to keep swimmers warm

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Walter caught 301b. of fish in one hour.