b"Kauri CoastSurfcasting BY MATHEW HEWETSONThe Kauri CoastContestSurfcasting Contest was held on the Saturday of Anzac weekend on Northland's Ripiro Beach. Nearly 400 anglers arrived to fish for cash prizes for the heaviest kahawai, with good tackle prizes also up for grabs for snapper and trevally.T he proceeds of the contest go to local schools, a good cause and my cousin Danya Hewetson who is a teacher in Dargaville, asked if I could help with sponsorship.I didnt hesitate to help Danya for my hometown and quickly organised beach sponsorship from several good clients and also Fishing in Godzone.We also sponsored a beach section and I soon invited several mates who were keen to come alongThe writer caught a trevally on the day to fish the contest. for fresh baits the day prior. /FISHINGINGODZONE19"