Historic Numbers in Cap Cana

Historic Numbers in Cap Cana

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – Boats fishing out of Marina Cap Cana have had some of the best fishing this fishery has ever seen over the last week. The Fleet, which has only consisted of three to five (3-5) boats a day released 165 Billfish over the past week. The vast majority (90%) of these have been Blue Marlin, but…

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Black Marlin in the Atlantic

Black Marlin in the Atlantic

Ascension Island – For the first time ever, we have video footage of a Black Marlin swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have been historical captures of Black Marlin in Western Africa and Brazil (primarily by commercial boats) this is the first time a Black Marlin has been filmed underwater in the Atlantic. This incredible video was taken by…

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December 2016 – 500+ Club

December 2016 – 500+ Club

December 2016 SpeciesYearMonthDateLocationBoatWeight Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan600 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan900 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Exmouth, AusPeak500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan600 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016SeychellesAlati550 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Bazaruto, MozambiqueWatamu550 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Fraser Island, AusTradition500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Canavieiras, BrazilCoyote500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Canavieiras, BrazilCoyote500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016GalapagosEcuaGringo600 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Cabo, MXReel Machine One772 lbs. Blue Marlin2016DecemberDecember-2016Canavieiras, BrazilCoyote700 lbs.…

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November 2016 – 500+ Club

November 2016 – 500+ Club

November 2016 SpeciesYearMonthDateLocationBoatWeight Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan600 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan600 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan900 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Exmouth, AusOn Strike500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan700 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Exmouth, AusOn Strike500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Exmouth, AusFull Circle550 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Exmouth, AusKajiki500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Ascension IslandOffshore Hunter850 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Ascension IslandOffshore Hunter700 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Ascension IslandOffshore Hunter650 lbs. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016TongaBlue Marlin Magic667 lb. Blue Marlin2016NovemberNovember-2016Kona,…

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Quitena Wins Black & Blue

Quitena Wins Black & Blue

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Capt. Dave Lear) – There are countless ways to gauge success in today’s society. From presidential polls to college football rankings, friends, followers and likes to stocks and commodities values, all measure degrees of achievement, standings and wealth. The benchmark for the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Jackpot Tournament, the richest sport-fishing contest in the world…

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Wild Hooker Wins Los Cabos

Wild Hooker Wins Los Cabos

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Capt. Dave Lear) – Astute investors and financial planners know the benefits of compound interest. Banked over time, a modest amount grows exponentially into substantial savings. That principle can also apply to a big-game fishing tournament like the Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore. From its humble beginnings more than a decade ago as a simple get-together for alumni…

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October 2016 – 500+ Club

October 2016 – 500+ Club

October 2016 SpeciesYearMonthDateLocationBoatWeight Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016La GomeraBocinegro650 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016La GomeraSea Spirit1,160 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016French PolynesiaNatia1,177 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016Kona, HIAnxious573 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016Honolulu, HIMagic700 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016MadeiraBlue Makaira900 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016MauritiusPerformant 11,060 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016GuatemalaDecisive500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016Rio de Janeiro, BrazilZoom800 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016Lanzarote, Canary IslandsMaynieves  700 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016Grand Baie, MauritiusHorizon616 lbs. Blue Marlin2016OctoberOctober-2016Rio de Janeiro, BrazilPonta Negra500 lbs. Blue…

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Team Makaira Wins Masters del Golfo

Team Makaira Wins Masters del Golfo

Veracruz, Mexico – Sixty-Three (63) Teams competed in the 2nd Annual Masters de Golfo Tournament in Boca Del Rio.  Overall twenty-four (24) Blue Marlin, five (5) White Marlin and two (2) Sailfish were caught. Largest Blue Marlin and 1st Place went to Team Makaira with a 436 lbs. Blue Marlin. The released Division was won by Team Cachorro who released…

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September 2016 – 500+ Club

September 2016 – 500+ Club

September 2016 SpeciesYearMonthDateLocationBoatWeight Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016San Juan, PRBillfish500 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016MadeiraBalancal750 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016MadeiraPesca Grossa850 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016Albufeira, PortugalBlue Rampage675 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016Grand CanaryCal Rei550 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016TongaBlue Marlin Magic650 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016Grand CanaryCavalier829 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016Albufeira, PortugalBlue Rampage850 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016Grand CanaryCavalier550 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016TongaBlue Marlin Magic650 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016AzoresBrasilia800 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016AzoresNola950 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016Ascension IslandHarmattan550 lbs. Blue Marlin2016SeptemberSeptember-2016Kauai,…

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