Hunting the swordfish with bow and arrow, thus combining the skill of archer and angler, is a thrilling new sport introduced by Long Island, New. York, fishermen. The arrow, which takes the place of a harpoon, is heavily barbed and carries a stout line. Standing on a plank projecting from the bow, the archer discharges an arrow when lie; sights the fin* of a swordfish. If he makes a success* ful strike, the angler reels the fish after a struggle with, rod and
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22197, 26 February 1934, Page 8
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83Page 8 Advertisements Column 4 Otago Daily Times, Issue 22197, 26 February 1934, Page 8
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