Deep sea fishing off the coast of New Zealand. Photographed largely around the Bay of Islands, which has become a centre for the sport and attracts big game fishermen from the United States, who pass on their skill to newcomers. Shows several long fights with the big fish.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006780
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - New Zealand
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)