Arnold Solomon inserts the keys into this sporty Ford Laser Liata GLXi courtesy of Red Door Liquor Store. Despite 4 striped marlin being caught non were heavy enough to take away the Gisborne Motors Ford Futura.

Standing in the rain under his prizewinning yellowfin tuna is Arnold Soloman now from Rotorua. A former Gisborne man, Arnold always comes back for the contest. His 64.6kg fish was big enough to hook the $31,000 car, even if he did have to wait from Friday through till the Sunday to be sure of landing the coverted prize.

Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club President, Hilton Webb, welcomed everyone on behalf of the 2 major sponsors Gisborne Motors Ford & Red Door Liquor Store.

Jo Yorke & Robin Clay, support crew for 1-4 The Road. Jo & Robin were enjoying the hospitality inside the new clubrooms.

Fishermen, family and friends were able to relax in the friendly open atmosphere of the No2 Shed at the wharf. The old clubrooms will still be used during the season. It is envisaged that the new clubrooms and the proposed new ramp in the inner harbour basin will serve as the Club Headquarters from September this year.

Rodger Yorke, Arnold Solomon & Jason Yorke sporting their 1-4 THE ROAD hats surrounded by lots of wellwishers. This was the most successful contest ever held by the Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club.