Filmed against the splendour of the rugged south-east coast of Tasmania, the deep-sea fishing enthusiast meets his match hunting the mighty tuna. Examines the well-established sport of deep-sea fishing showing two anglers on the hunt for tuna and other big game fish.
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Collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014361
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fishermen
Animals & Wildlife → Marine resources
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishermen
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)