Biggest Tuna Ever Caught, World Record Bluefin Tuna | Marlin
Apr 29, 2021 · This world record — the largest tuna ever recorded — has lived for nearly 40 years. Courtesy IGFA / igfa.org. Not only is Ken Fraser’s bluefin the biggest tuna ever recorded by the International Game Fish Association, it is also one of the most iconic records of all time.
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The 2024 White Marlin Open Lives Up to the Hype | Marlin
Aug 13, 2024 · When the dust settled, Waste Knot’s 77.5-pound white marlin emerged as the biggest winner of the tournament, with the team taking home just under $3.7 million for their white marlin. “Between the excitement of weighing the fish early in the week and then the anxiety of waiting to see what else came in, I think we experienced every emotion possible,” said Capt. Tickle of Waste Knot.
New Boat Builds for 2025 - Marlin
Nov 6, 2024 · The new Croswait 50, BC50, will join Anthony Hsieh’s Bad Company fleet in April 2025. Courtesy Croswait/Bad Company. Special delivery: Sign up for the free Marlin email newsletter. Subscribe to Marlin magazine and get a year of highly collectible, keepsake editions – plus access to the digital edition and archives. A look at some of the newest sport fish and center console boats set to ...
10 Best Billfish Destinations - Marlin
May 2, 2019 · A leaping billfish makes it all worthwhile when it comes to international travel. Staff. 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.
The Rise of Omnidirectional Sonars in Sport Fishing | Marlin
Oct 22, 2024 · What They Do. There are currently three companies that sell omnidirectional sonars: Furuno, Simrad and MAQ. Furuno was the earliest player in the sport-fishing game, releasing its first version, called the CH250, or Searchlight, and most recently the CSH-8L MK-2.
The Big Five: Largest Marlin and Swordfish IGFA World Records
Apr 24, 2020 · Atlantic Blue Marlin, Paolo Roberto Amorim Courtesy IGFA. On February 29, 1992, Paolo Roberto Amorim set the IGFA All-Tackle Atlantic blue marlin record with an incredible 1,402-pound, 2-ounce specimen he landed in Vitoria, Brazil. On a day that only comes around once every four years—a leap year—he landed a once in a lifetime fish.
Jimmy Buffett's Maritime Dream and Legacy | Marlin
Mar 13, 2024 · Jimmy’s Sport-Fishers. Many years and many more boats later, in 2006, Buffett owned a 42-foot Rybovich called Last Mango that he began to bring to the boatyard at Merritt’s Boat & Engine Works in Pompano Beach, Florida, for annual service and maintenance. This was the start of his long relationship with not only the yard but the Merritts as well.
Kona, Hawaii | Marlin
Target Pacific blue marlin, shortbill spearfish, and other offshore species in the calm waters off Kona Six days of heavy-tackle billfishing under the guidance and support of our expert instructors right off the shores of The Big Island of Hawaii.; Package includes all fishing, standard boat tips, accommodations, group transportation, most meals—private in-home and restaurant dining—an ...
For the Love of Lures | Marlin
Nov 6, 2024 · Read Next: The Craft and Tradition of Hawaii Lure Making. Years ago, I never would have predicted how nuanced bait presentation would become thanks to the rise of omni. These days if you mark a marlin and don’t get a bite, it’s time to adjust your spread.