If the island of Santa Catalina had no Special attrae tions — if it was a barren rock — the fact that it is the only place where the leaping tuna can~ be caught with rod and reel would make it famous. This sport has attracted the attention of the anglers of two con tinents, and it is a singular fact that the tuna, now better known than the tarpon, is only caught between Avalon and Long Point, within a radius of four miles.