Pole and line fishing

Pole and line fishing. Man in foreground is throwing live bait in water to keep school of tuna around the boat. Man with hose is spraying water to keep tuna from noticing boat. Lines in upper left lead to pulley system. When large fish is hooked, a man pulls on rope to pull fishing pole vertical which brings fish to side of boat for gaffing.

Photo Category: Fisheries - Technique Pole and Line
Photo Location: Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay
Photo Date: 1958