Land & Sea archival extra: 1966 Southwest Coast fishery

Land & Sea is celebrating 50 years on the air this season.

CBC Newfoundland and Labrador librarian Carolyn Atkinson has been digging out old footage that hasn't been seen in years, including this rare look at a unique way of life.

Southwest coast fisheryfrom 1966

Back in 1966, the southwest coast fishery in this province was booming.

Fish merchant Jim Hardy had created a bit of an empire in that part of the province.

Hardy was excited to see fishermen prospering.

Land & Sea host Dave Quinton interviewed Hardy, and visited wharves in Rose Blanche and Port aux Basques, where giant halibut were being hauled in off the longliners.