Postscript to Easter Trip - Catching Schnapper on the Point

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POSTCRIPT TO BASTER TRIP Catching Schna.pper : on the Point. The party of six started off on a cold wet morning watched by an unsympathetic crowd, who evidently were going to spend their time much more sensibly at the fireside. All in the party were suitably attired in Parkas with a. second line of defence in sweaters. A stiff Climb up the steep slopes of the Sound brought an unregarding view of the misty hills and grey water. Then to the descent which one person took as a long slide down to the beach. Thero were suggestions that it would be casier to get down by a parachute. It was a. fortunate landing at a. pleasant beach, suitable for fishing and with a smll creek, shady trees and sunshine. Almost immediately, Ivan caught a large fish, which turned out to be a. schnapper and very appropriate to the district. This solved the lunch problem. About the actual catch a being unexpected, there wa.s some difficulty in getting it to the beach. Two of the boys, armed with various lethal instruments managed to spear it successfully after a fierce struggle. Sueh versions as the successful fisherma.n riding it round the sound and other claborations should be taken with a. pinch of sa.lt. N.B. No salt wo.s put on the iail of the fish.

The wisight of the fish caused some controvorsy a opinions varied from 8to 12 lbs, probably the latter. There were many sca.les around but none suitable for weighing the fish, The preparation of the fish for lunch occupied the exclusive attention of the chief Chef, who lamented the absence of his usual garnishes of mushrooms and cocoa. He made an excellent job of salt-water and butter - and laid out the fish on karaka leaves. Lunch was eaten with commendable speed. After lunch, one hardy person had a swim - the others resumed fishing, one blue cod being caught. When it grew cold the party started off round the beach for the farmhouse. On arrival there alas the story of the Schnapper at Schnapper Point was thought to be an excellent "fishy" story. C.Little.