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Bay Of Islands Swordfish Club Tightens Tournament Rules To Promote Sustainable Fishing Practices

Tuesday, 21 March 2023, 10:58 am | Bay of Islands Swordfish Club

The country’s oldest sports fishing club is calling for sustainable recreational fishing practices to be implemented through the strong promotion of tag and release rules for bill fish during game fishing tournaments. Russell based Bay of Islands ... More >>

100 years of marlin fishing in Bay of Islands

Friday, 13 March 2015, 12:31 pm | Bay of Islands Swordfish Club

Anglers are celebrating 100 years since the first marlin was caught on a rod and line in the Bay of Islands this month. The 106kg (233lb) striped marlin was reeled in by Scotsman, Major A.D. Campbell, causing great excitement in Russell when it ... More >>

Northland Sports Fishing Legend Honoured

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 11:25 am | Bay of Islands Swordfish Club

Legendary Northland sports fisherman ‘Snooks’ Fuller has been internationally recognised for his long career in sports fishing in the Bay of Islands and overseas. Snooks is to be inducted in the Legendary Captains and Crews Hall of Fame of the ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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