Caption
As ancient as the sport of fishing is the art of telling tales. Reminiscing about old times on the Rip are guides Al and Evec Leblanc, as a member of the American team listens.
Release Date
September 10, 1957
Materials
Typescript with illustrations
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Caption
From around the world anglers come each year to test their skill against the most worthy adversary offered by the sea, the fighting tuna. The Rip off Wedgeport, N.S., is a scene for thrilling battles each year, when the International Tuna Cup Match takes place. This fisherman's paradise was discovered by Michael Lerner, an American, who encouraged the community in 1937 to start this now famed Match.
Date
September 1, 1951
Accession Number
LAC-NFB59770
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011175841
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Tired but triumphant smiles break out as a big one is gaffed. A lunging tuna can flick hundreds of feet of line off a reel in seconds and drag a boat at a speed of 60 miles an hour.
Date
September 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB78008
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176323
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
A crowd always gathers to watch the weighing-in process. Commander Duncan M. Hodgson of Montreal established the world's record in 1950 with a 977-lb. tuna, measuring 9 feet 9 inches in length and 7 feet 10 1/4 inches in girth. Fishing from a rowboat rather than a powered craft he landed his fish after more than two hours of battle and a "sleighride" which covered 12 miles.
Date
September 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB78009
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176324
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
Culminating the three day event is the banquet at the Grand Hotel in Yarmouth where the Sharp Cup is presented to the winning team. Traditionally, the Cup is used to toast the victors and the battling bluefins.
Date
September 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB78010
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176325
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Caption
The tuna takes the bait and the fight is on. Strict rules prohibit the guide from touching the line and the only assistance he can give is by adjusting the chair as the angler pumps and reels and pumps again.
Date
September 1, 1956
Accession Number
LAC-NFB78011
Materials
Black and white negative
Photographer
Enumber
e011176326
Collection
National Film Board of Canada
Credit Line
Library and Archives Canada, Mikan no. 205928
Photostory #122: Wedgeport N.S.: King Tuna Still Champ
Photographers
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Maker
National Film Board of Canada
Release Date
September 10, 1957
Collection
CMCP fonds
Credit Line
Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography fonds, National Gallery of Canada Library and Archives
Main Text
As ancient as the sport of fishing is the art of telling tales. Reminiscing about old times on the Rip are guides Al and Evec Leblanc, as a member of the American team listens.
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