1200 keen anglers taking part in Northland's Snapper Bonanza

All this week 1200 keen anglers have been battling the elements on Ninety Mile Beach, hoping to win a share of more than $200,000 in prizes. They're taking part in the Snapper Bonanza, said to be the world's biggest surfcasting contest. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf finds out what makes the event so popular.