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here is one for you Tonto By krow View Last Post
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New Zealand's crazy fishing rules...By 064pointbreak View Last Post
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Land based kings location recommendations...By JK View Last Post
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Does size matter? 5 inches or...By krow View Last Post
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Auckland Yakkers By smudge View Last Post
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Amazing Catch! Deep Jigging with...By smudge View Last Post
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Hybrid or Fast Pitch Jigging By jakepitsville View Last Post
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West coast South island diving...By Judyman View Last Post
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Palliser bAY SHIPWRECK By HistoricJ View Last Post
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