Doug’s ‘Crap Fishing’ Win of 2002

Doug won the Crap Fishing of the Year award in 2002 during a charter trip on Kaipara Harbour. When the boat reached the fishing spot, he was unexpectedly asked to lead a prayer. Surprised but willing, Doug gave it a go. He then caught the first snapper of the day but it was too small and had to be thrown back. From that point on, everyone else was reeling in fish after fish while Doug’s line stayed stubbornly still. He kept checking, but had no luck at all. And that, of course, earned him the trophy!