The Big Catch (1963)

A dramatic film of commercial fishing in Tasmanian waters.

Features barracouta fishing in the Derwent, shark fishing off Bruny Island, crayfishing in the rockbound seas of the remote west, wild salmon fishing on Tasmania's east coast and scallop season off Bruny Island.

Also includes footage of the Eastern Fishermen's Co-operative Society and Hobart Docks.

Produced by the Dept of Film Production Tasmania with the assistance of the Eastern Tasmanian Fishermen's Cooperative Society and Sea Fisheries Division (Dept of Agriculture).


Please be advised that this footage may contain words and descriptions that may be culturally sensitive, which reflect the attitude of the period in which the film was produced, and which may be considered inappropriate today.

Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office: Film - The Big Catch – 16mm Ektachrome Release Print (colour, sound) - 21m 11s - (Reference: AB869/1/319)

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