World Record Claimed

The world record for a Pacific Blue Marlin has been claimed by Miss K. Beale, Te Puia Springs. During the World Big Game Fishing Contest last month, Miss Beale, a non-competitor, caught one from the launch Aquarius (Otehei Bay) weighing 432 lbs. It was the largest of three caught by Miss Beale in five days.

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Miss Beale with her catch

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How a fresh kahawai is rigged for bait. The steel trace is tied with light line along the fish's back to the hook, which is doubled back and tied lightly.
(Pictures by Lloyd Cornish)

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Hauling on the line

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At the end of the long fight