AMONG THE GAME FISH
MERCURY BAY WATERS
ZANE GREY'S PARTY
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.;
THAMES, This Day.
Despite the gale that raged last evening, Mr. Zane Grey, and his party captured four game fish from the launch Alma G. Mr. Whiffen, of the Publicity Department, caught a marlin of 2841b from the launch Avalon. Captain Mitchell caught a mako shark of 3501b and a swordfish of 2211b, whilst from the launch Zane Grey Mr. Eomer Grey landed a 3201b swordfish. This brings the record of the party to 32 fish at Mercury Bay.
Captain Mitchell had tlic worst of luck, siuce he booked .what tho boatmen reckon would have been a world's record mako shark which, after breaching twice, wrapped itself in the leader, finally tearing the hook away after a strenuous battle. Even after it was tangled it broached iivo times, the estimated leaps being 20 feet. The fish also rushed close to the boat, and it was with difficulty that ramming was avoided. The boatmen state that it was the finest fight, extending over two hours, put up by any game fish in New Zealand waters. . '
Yesterday broadbill wore seen close to Ohena Island.
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Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 21, 25 January 1929, Page 11
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195AMONG THE GAME FISH Evening Post, Volume CVII, Issue 21, 25 January 1929, Page 11
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