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 ...
Marlin | The World's Largest Big-Game Fishing Network
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Black Marlin Fishing Tips, Destinations & Facts | Marlin
WEBBlack Marlin Fishing Destinations. Black marlin are found in many of the world’s popular fishing destinations.Panama’s famed Tropic Star Lodge has long been a favorite hot spot due to the prolific nature of the black marlin fishery there, as well as the high quality of angling adventure offered by the five-star lodge. Several other top locations in Panama also have reliably good black ...
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.
Best Offshore 30-Pound-Class Fishing Reels - Marlin
WEBNov 2, 2020 · The TYR30II provides a high gear of 5-to-1 that allows an angler to pick up 45 inches of line per crank and a low gear of 2-to-1 with 18 inches of line per crank. Holding 600 yards of 30-pound mono and weighing 40.9 ounces, this reel is a favorite among traveling anglers, tournament teams and charter operations.
Best Offshore Reels, 50 lb Fishing Reels - Marlin
WEBOct 28, 2020 · Accurate’s ATD-50T Platinum Twin Drag reels features the company’s patented TwinDrag system, which provides smooth drag pressure from each side of the spool. The offshore fishing reel features seven class-5 ABEC stainless-steel bearings and stainless-steel gears. The AccuDrag system provides upward of 65 pounds of drag at full, and boasts a gear ratio of 3.1-to-1 in high gear and 1.2-to-1 ...
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 ...