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WEBPrestigious Global Competitions. Get the latest updates or register now for one of the Marlin Group’s prestigious international fishing tournaments in Costa Rica, Bermuda, BVI or Cabo San Lucas. Scrub Island Billfish Series – Sep 13-21, 2024. Los Cabos Billfish Tournament – Oct 8-12, 2024. Offshore World Championship – April 6-11, 2025.
The Big Five: Largest Marlin and Swordfish IGFA World Records
WEBApr 24, 2020 · On May 31, 1982, Jay de Beaubien caught the largest Pacific blue marlin ever recorded—1,376 pounds—to set the IGFA All-Tackle World Record for the species. De Beaubien was trolling a Kita lure around Kaaiwi Point, Hawaii, and landed the record marlin in 40 minutes. He was using an Erskine rod with a 12/0 Fin-Nor reel and was fishing aboard ...
Biggest Tuna Ever Caught, World Record Bluefin Tuna | Marlin
WEBApr 29, 2021 · He landed the world record bluefin tuna on October 26, 1979, fishing with Capt. Eric Samson aboard Lady and Misty out of Port Hood, Nova Scotia. And get this, Fraser needed just 45 minutes to bring the largest tuna ever caught close enough to gaff after it ate a trolled mackerel. After nearly 10 hours dehydrating in the boat, the bluefin tuna ...
Best Sport Fishing Boats, Yacht Manufacturers | Marlin
WEB321-473-6850. bertram.com Courtesy Bertram Yacht. Bertram Yacht got its start in 1960, when Richard Bertram began racing and winning on an experimental hull called Moppie. That hull went on to anchor one of the most successful sport-fishing models of all time, the legendary 31 Bertram.
10 Best Billfish Destinations - Marlin
WEBMay 2, 2019 · As editor-at-large of Marlin magazine and director of Marlin Expeditions, I’ve enjoyed the privilege of traveling to some of the best billfish destinations in the world.From Africa to Australia, and just about everywhere in between, I’ve experienced both the good and not-so-good aspects of overseas travel.
How to Fly Fishing Flags for Boats | Marlin
WEBMay 2, 2019 · When flying fish flags, take a cue from the pros: Place the flags on the rigger in order of species size. If you catch a blue marlin, a white marlin, a sailfish and a couple yellowfin tuna, you fly them in that order from top to bottom, with billfish taking precedence over tuna. We never fly a dorado flag, but some folks do to promote their ...
Billfish Tournament Guide - Marlin
WEBMay 8, 2019 · Blue Marlin Grand Championship Date: July 10-14, 2024 Location: Orange Beach, Alabama Region: Gulf Coast Kona Skins Derby Date: July 11-13, 2024 Location: Kona, Hawaii Region: Hawaii Billfish Pachanga Date: July 12-15, 2023 Location: Port Aransas, Texas Region: Gulf Coast Bermuda Big Game Classic
Best Sailfish Fishing Spots | Marlin
WEBFeb 12, 2020 · Capt. Mike had released well over 5,000 sails for his fishing guests along with a decent number of juvenile black marlin. Sailfish are caught here year-round but the best times coincide with summer monsoons from March until September. Tan has even caught seven sails in one day pitching topwater plugs to feeding sails!
Saltwater Offshore Heavy-Tackle Reels - Marlin
WEBJun 22, 2017 · Specifications: Mono Capacity (130-pound): 930 yards Gear Ratio (High/Low): 2.2:1 / 1.1:1 Weight: 165 ounces MSRP: $1,590 Avet. Avet’s biggest reel to date, the T-RX 80 two-speed, is constructed of 6160 marine-grade aluminum with stainless steel components for strength and durability, while the quad-disc Avdrag dry carbon fiber drag system offers unparalleled stopping power along with ...
Records Fall in 2021 MidAtlantic Tournament - Marlin
WEBOct 22, 2021 · With the theme of “competition, opportunity and camaraderie,” the 30th anniversary of the MidAtlantic concluded with a pair of truly memorable blue marlin, in addition to a tournament-record purse of more than $5.9 million, effortlessly surpassing last year’s record of $4 million. The event hosted a fleet of 203 boats in 2021—a second ...
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