STK-ID 3010

[Remark: The biggest thrills awaiting those who seek their sport with rod and line are to be found in Nova Scotian waters. Here the Tuna, the ocean's gamiest and most enduring fighter, awaits the fishing enthusiast.] Shots of fishing boat riding swells, fishing rods sticking up from deck. Shot of small boat hauling in catch of herring that will serve as bait to catch tuna. Shots of fishing boats, setting off for the fishing grounds at dawn. Men preparing for fishing, adjusting their rods, their harnesses, the chair. Shot of boat bobbing, fish biting, fisherman fighting fish. CU of straining at the rod. LS of fish jumping out of water, being pulled closer to the boat. Shot of crew hauling tuna onto boat. Shot of ships returning to shore.

DETAILS

Excerpt from
BATTLING THE TUNA
Location
Nova Scotia
Year
1930
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Reel 35 mm, HDCAM SR, Digital Video Disk
Shooting format
35mm dupe neg b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3, ANAMORPHIC_4/3
Available resolutions
1920 x 1080