Big game fishing

Zane Grey in his book, "Tales of the Angler's El Dorado, New Zealand" helped establish the Bay of Islands in New Zealand as a premier game fishing area.

Grey indulged his interest in fishing with visits to the Bay of Islands, New Zealand which began in 1926. He caught several large fish of great variety, including mako shark, a ferocious fighter which presented a new challenge, and of course Marlin. Grey established a base in the Bay of Islands, which became a magnet for the rich and famous. He wrote many articles in international sporting magazines highlighting the uniqueness of New Zealand fishing which has produced heavy-tackle world records for the major billfish, striped marlin, black marlin, blue marlin and broadbill.

Today enthusiasts come from all over the globe in pursuit of marlin, broad bills and game sharks.

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