Sailfish on Decisive Puerto San Jose, Guatemala – (Casa Vieja Lodge) Some of the finest Sailfishing in the World is going on right now in Guatemala . During the Presidential Challenge Central America, twelve (12) Boats released 845 Sailfish and 4 Blue Marlin over 3-Days. That is an eye-popping seventy-one (71) billfish average per boat for the Tournament or a…
For those of you are who are more dedicated followers, you will remember that the October 2013 was one of the finest on record for large Marlin with 122 Marlin reported to us (103 Black Marlin, 19 Blue Marlin). While still a month to remember, October 2014 has taken the top spot with 136 – 500+ Marlin reported to us…
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur (By Capt. Dave Lear) – There are several possible reasons of explanation: Competition, adrenalin, pride, bragging rights or money. Whatever it is, the Bisbee’s Black & Blue has a reputation for last-day theatrics and this year’s edition was no exception. With no clear winner, jackpot-wise, stepping up the first two days, it took a…
Cooktown, Australia – It took a 15 Black Marlin effort from Team Top Shot to win the 7-Day Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic this year. Capt. Ross Finlayson was joined by anglers Naoto Aoyagi and Tomonori Omi who released six (6) Black Marlin over 750 lbs, two (2) of them called 950+. They were followed by Little Audrey who released 13…
Cooktown, Australia – It may not be the biggest money tournament on the planet, but it has the biggest fish and it is not even close. The Lizard Island Black Marlin Classic, which is being held out of Cooktown due to typhoon damage on Lizard Island, produced two Grander Black Marlin in a day and it is like just another…
September tends to be a slower month in terms of large fish as the Northern Atlantic slows down and boats start to move to new destinations worldwide. Despite that, we still had forty-seven (47) Marlin reported to us over 500 lbs. including thirty-five (35) Blue Marlin and twelve (12) Black Marlin. We got our 7th Grander of the year and…
