Republic of Panama, the billfish thank you!

Republic of Panama, the billfish thank you!

In a huge victory for the thousands of billfish in Panamanian waters, the Republic of Panama has banned longliner activity.  Panama’s Executive Decree 486, signed by President Ricardo Martinelli on Dec. 28, 2010, prohibits longline vessels of over six tons from operating within the nation’s waters, which means the massive bycatch and kill of so many billfish will now cease thanks…

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South Florida on fire!

South Florida on fire!

No better place in the world to catch sailfish than South Florida right now – reports coming out of boats seeing 100+ sails (Randy Yates) and 58 releases on 85 hookups (on the Reely Tight). Fishing was also terrific at last week’s Silver Sailfish Derby, where the Get Lit caught 37 sails over the three-day tournament to take tournament honors. …

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Don Tyson Dies of Cancer

Don Tyson Dies of Cancer

Springdale, AR – It is with great sadness that we report that IGFA Trustee and Billfish Foundation Founder Don Tyson died today in his home in Springdale, Arkansas. Known around the world Tyson Foods and his great Philanthropic endeavors, we in the Billfish Community knew him more for his passion for marlin. He was the proud owner of Tyson’s Pride…

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January 2011 – 500+ Club

January 2011 – 500+ Club

January 2011 SpeciesLocationBoatWeight Blue MarlinRoyal Charlotte Bank, BrazilCapt. Antonio Amaral500 lbs. Blue MarlinBrisbane, AustraliaCapt. Ken Brown on Megumi600 lbs. Blue MarlinBay of Islands, New ZealandCapt. John Batterton on Hook & Bull500 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HICapt. Bobby Cherry on Cherry Pit II657 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HICapt. Chad Contessa on Bite Me  917 lbs Blue MarlinKona, HIGame Plan525 lbs. Blue MarlinMauritiusZazou II915…

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