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The Early Years

Pictures of notable catches from years gone by, in some cases long before Rods & Reels were even brought to the island.
Early 1900's: George & Eric Manning with some large sharks
Early 1900's: George & Eric Manning with some large sharks
Early 1900's: George & Eric manning with Crab Cavalies (Permit)
Early 1900's: Harold Manning with one of his big Tiger Sharks
Early 1900's: MV Jean heading out fishing
Early 1900's: Horse Eye Jacks, Barracudas and King Mackeral
Early 1900's: George & Eric manning and their catch
David
Early 1900's: First Spoon baits in the island - 8
Hardy s bend spoons
Club Record 505lb Blue Marlin with crew of Louisan II - (l-r)
Vom Hofe rod & reel pre 1918
Vom Hofe rod & reel pre 1918
Vom Hofe rod & reel pre 1918
Vom Hofe rod & reel pre 1918
Vom Hofe rod & reel pre 1918
Vom Hofe rod & reel pre 1918

Gallery created: Jul 19, 2007 @ 10:11 PM

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