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Monster Fish: 1910
Submitted by Ken on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 6:52am.
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The monster sun fish caught by W.N. McMillan of E. Africa, at Santa Catalina Island, California on April 1, 1910. The weight was estimated at 3,500 lbs. View full size.
Sportfish Photos
Submitted by Lost World on Tue, 07/17/2007 - 7:02pm.
There are quite a few sportfishing photos from the old days on the internet, featuring the likes of Ernest Hemingway, S. Kip Farrington, and Zane Grey. Problem is they're all too tiny to post here. A shame.
Tartar Sauce
Submitted by Frank3 on Tue, 07/17/2007 - 3:40pm.
THAT would have fed the town for a while!
WONDER IF THE DWARF ON THE
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 4:25pm.
WONDER IF THE DWARF ON THE RIGHT WAS IN THE WIZARD OF OZ
re: Sunfisth or Mola Mola
Submitted by Ken on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 1:15pm.
Thanks for the link. Those are some dramatic photos.
Sunfish or Mola Mola
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 9:01am.
This is indeed a Sunfish. Strange creature. See link.
Monster Fish: 1910
Submitted by Rob on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 7:35am.
From the fins and spots, it might be a nurse shark.
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