Reflecting on tuna industry

JUST a cog in the wheel - but a very good wheel - that's how John Isle feels about his time with the Port Lincoln tuna industry.

The "I" in company KIS Tuna has sold some of his quota to partner Sime Sarin and is taking a break from the industry to study interstate for a year, but promises it is not the last Port Lincoln has seen of him.

Reflecting on what is a relatively new industry, Mr Isle speaks proudly of his time in it and how quickly it has become a well-managed, professional industry that has been positive for Port Lincoln.

Not only has it been a huge employer and it's a big industry mainly owned locally, but other spin offs have been in the tourism sector with activities such as swimming with tuna.

"It's an amazing industry for Port Lincoln," he said.

"It's still a good industry to be in because you still get to go out at sea without being away from home too long.

"I feel the town and most the people are better off for it.

"I think it's been an excellent employer."