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Spearfishing NZ Mid-Winter Snapper Shootout

Nov 6, 2020
Events
Spearfishing NZ Mid-Winter Snapper Shootout

A great day out was had by all on September 21st for the Mid-Winter Snapper Shootout presented by Port Valley and Schnappa Rock.

A great day out was had by all on September 21st for the Mid-Winter Snapper shootout presented by Port Valley and Schnappa Rock.

With a reasonable swell affecting the competition area, visibility ranged between two and 10-metres, depending on the spot.

First place went to Steve King with a 7.55kg snapper, second went to Mac Wheatley with 7.05kg and Shane Obrien at 6.95kg.

snapper spearfishing
Steve Obrien 3rd Place

snapper spearfishing
Mac Wheatley 2nd Place
Steve King with his First Place fish and a massive red cray

Footnote: The Catfish Cull
NZ Spearos are reminded to put one of the sports biggest events in their calendar - the Catfish Cull.
Based at Motuapa on Lake Taupo, this major annual event is scheduled for 1st February 2020. Spearfishing NZ suggests a range of new things are to announced in association with the event shortly.

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