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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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 Diesel Marine Engines | Marlin
WEBMay 31, 2022 · Caterpillar C18 Marine Diesel Engine. The Cat C18 is a popular in-line, six cylinder, and 4-stroke marine diesel engine for various sport-fishing applications. With a range of 1,015 mhp to 1,150 mhp, this engine offers maximum benefits in power density emissions, performance, and fuel efficiency.
Biggest Marlin Ever Caught, Largest World Record Marlin | Marlin
WEBJul 13, 2021 · IGFA. Weight: 1,560 pounds Angler: Alfred Glassell Jr. Location: Cabo Blanco, Peru Date: Aug. 4, 1953. Notes: Alfred Glassell Jr. of Houston caught this black marlin record after a 1 hour and 45 minute fight. The 174-inch largest black marlin fell for a mackerel trolled along the once-legendary Black Marlin Boulevard off Cabo Blanco.
Saltwater Offshore Heavy-Tackle Reels - Marlin
WEBJun 22, 2017 · Duel 12/0 WS Duel Reels. Specifications: Mono Capacity (130-pound): 970 yards Gear Ratio (High/Low): 3.4:1 / 1.4:1 Weight: 145 ounces Price: $1,899.99 Everol. Everol’s 20/0 Two-Speed big-game reels feature a unique drag system with a graduated scale on a green side plate, which allows the angler to place the maximum drag anywhere along the arc of the drag lever.
Steven Spielberg's Jaws' Orca is Forever Gone | Marlin
WEBMay 20, 2015 · Orca 2 prepares for its scene. Photo by Lynn and Susan Murphy “Lynne Murphy arguably saved parts of the film production, more than any other local,” says Matt Taylor, author of Jaws: Memories from Martha’s Vineyard.The 292-page book that he and Jim Beller, a Jaws historian and collector, comprised is full of photographs and memories of the islanders during the shooting of the film.
Cast Nets for Fishing, How to Throw a Cast Net | Marlin
WEBSep 30, 2019 · As a general rule of thumb, Gore likes to use the following formula when it comes to cast-net mesh size: ¼-inch for small white baits measuring 2 to 3 inches; ⅜-inch for 3- to 4-inch baits; ½-inch for 4- to 5-inch baits; and ⅝-inch for baits 5 inches and larger. Weights for species like pinfish and mullet become very important because ...