BIG GAME FISHING

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 83, 2 January 1930, Page 8

BIG GAME FISHING

A SPORTSMAN’S ADVICE

MR. ALMA BAKER ARRIVES

Dominion Special Service.

Auckland, December 31.

Keen to enjoy another season of big game fishing in northern waters, Mr. C. Alma Baker, the noted English sportsman, arrived at Auckland by the Maunganui. “Interest in New Zealand’s sporting attractions is growing all over the world,” said Mr.fl Baker. “Fishermen are beginning to hear more of the wonders of the Bay of Islands, but further intensive publicity is needed again. The sport must be made attractive, for the largo class of wealthy people who wish to bring their wives and families with them, and who want and are prepared to pay for the best available accommodation. Of course, there are many anglers who are perfectly satisfied with fishing camps, but first-class accommodation will build up tourist trade enormously. “New Zealand can hardly realise what a great heritage it possesses in its deep sea fishing grounds. Every effort should be made to develop them and every care should be taken to see that supplies of food for the fish are not exhausted. The Government would be taking a wise action if it were to prohibit trawling and netting round the fishing areas. Any loss that might result from this action would be more ■ than compensated by the value of the tourist traffic. With proper care this can be made a source of great revenue to the country.” Mr. Zane Grey intended to organise an expedition to New Zealand and Australian waters in 1931,-Mr. Baker added. After fishing in New Zealand he would go on to Australia at the express invitation of the Commonwealth Government. Later he .would cruise round New Guinea.