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‘It’s a dream’ Cooks record marlin puts up three-hour fight

Thursday 6 June 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National

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‘It’s a dream’ Cooks record marlin puts up three-hour fight
The blue marlin was as big as the boat, the Tamahine. Above, Brendan Gardiner hauls it aboard, with Cameron Thorp. The marlin weighed in at 1041 pounds (472.6 kg), making it the first 'Grander' in the world this year. 19060504

Cameron Thorp and Brendan Gardiner fought the battle of their lives this weekend.

Cameron Thorp and Brendan Gardiner fought the battle of their lives this weekend.


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