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 Figure 11. Production of swordfish in northern Chile by zones, during 

 1948-1952. Monthly averages. 



are manufactured locally. The metal used is copper or raw iron, and the 

 dart is shorter and has less surface area than the American model. Also, 

 there is less angle at the tail flanges. The chance of pulHng or ripping the 

 dart out is thus increased. 



Darts are connected to the line by 3 to 5 feet of cable or twisted wire. 

 Some fishermen use a 1/8 to 5 '32 nylon or dacron connection, which has 

 less tendency to tear the flesh of the fish than metal. No key or barrel is 

 connected with the line to restrict the movements of the fish after it is har- 

 pooned. The standard Chilean procedure today is to handplay the fish. 

 Should all available line be taken out with a strong fish any buoyant ma- 

 terial in the vessel is tied on with the hope that the fisherman can follow 

 gear and fish. 



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