Sandman Wins 2011 World Sailfish

Sandman Wins 2011 World Sailfish

  Key West, FL – Difficult Sailfish weather (flat calm) was to blame for lower than normal catches in this years Tournament. Despite these conditions, Capt. Neil Orange on Sandman still managed to released 17 Sailfish, which is respectable in anyones book. Top Angler was Sandra MacMillan on Sandman with 7 Sailfish released. 2nd Place went to Lights Out with 14…

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Guatemala Blue Marlin

Guatemala Blue Marlin

Guatemala – Most people’s immediate reaction when you say Guatemala is sailfish and why not. However, Guatemala gets a good blue marlin bite  as well. Our friend Bill Pino captured these great shots of a blue marlin while fishing on the Monkey Business with Captain Marciel and Mate Danillo last week.

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World Sailfish Championship – Day 2

World Sailfish Championship – Day 2

A great day on the water off Key West, as the 71 boats entered in the World Sailfish Championships doubled their tally from Day 1.   220 total sails released in two days now, 155 in Day 2 alone.  The standings… Team Lights Out – 12 releases (10 today) Team Sandman – 11 releases (10 today) Miss Britt – 10 releases…

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A March to Remember

A March to Remember

  Los Suenos, CR – If you followed us on Facebook or got our Twitter feed in March, you probably got overwhelmed with the number of fish being caught off Jaco, Costa Rica. You heard us report on a number of 20+ sailfish days for boats like Adios, Big Oh, Game On, G-Rod and Tuna Bite. There were so many…

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April 2011 – 500+ Club

April 2011 – 500+ Club

April 2011 SpeciesLocationBoatWeight Blue MarlinCape VerdesCapt. Miguel Gamito800 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HI Playtime 600 lbs. Blue MarlinCape Verdes Smoker 900 lbs. Blue MarlinCape Verdes Smoker 500 lbs. Blue MarlinCape Verdes Smoker 900 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HI Strong Persuader 500 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HI Marlin Grando 528 lbs. Blue MarlinLahaina Harbor, HI Start Me Up 700 lbs. Blue MarlinAngola Anfiris 630 lbs. Blue MarlinLos Suenos, CR Gear Up 600 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HI Camelot 514 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HI Aloha Kai 519 lbs…

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Port Stephens Bills-A-Plenty

Port Stephens Bills-A-Plenty

  Port Stephens, Australia – The boys got after the bills in both numbers and variety. We have heard of the good striped marlin bite, but did not realize the the man in the blue suit and tuxedo showed up for the party as well. Capt. Cory Hard on the Askari had an incredible day, going 10-12 on Marlin. He…

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FishMonster trip report: Day 2, Sailfish Bay

FishMonster trip report: Day 2, Sailfish Bay

Another incredible day of fishing out of Sailfish Bay today, where Capt Marlin Scott and Capt Seth Hopp fished on the Danmark, skippered by Captain Chino.  The numbers… 19 raised 14 hooked 9 released We’ve got video coming up of the double hookup, alongside underwater footage and many jumps from today. Sounds like it’s been terrific fishing so far…more to…

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