Quepos, CR – Capt. Roger Cascante on True Grit captured these great images of a Blue Marlin that he released as it recovered after the fight.
The Only Daily International Billfishing Report
February 2013 SpeciesLocationBoatWeight Blue MarlinAscension IslandHarmattan700 lbs. Blue MarlinFunzi, KenyaPatricia II500 lbs. Blue MarlinUa Huka, MarquesasLast Stall500 lbs. Blue MarlinCabo, MexicoZiggy985 lbs. Blue MarlinRio de Janeiro, BrazilVira Lata926 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HIHooked Up690 lbs. Blue MarlinMauritiusBaron512 lbs. Blue MarlinMauritiusTouk Touke572 lbs. Blue MarlinBay of Islands, New ZealandMatariki Nui720 lbs. Blue MarlinJaco, Costa RicaBite600 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HIMarlin Magic500 lbs. Blue…
Panama – In what must have been a very scary moment off the coast of Panama for Captain and Crew, this small sportfish lost its battle with the sea. Apparently the Captain lost control of the boat while backing down and maneuvering on this Black Marlin (nice one we may add). We are pleased to reports that all persons are…
Guatemala – Casa Vieja Lodge’s Capt. Chris Sheeder yesterday reached one of the most significant milestones to date in his career aboard the Rum Line, releasing his 20,000th sailfish! He is one of only 3 Captain’s to every reach this record in the history of the sport and he is the youngest to have ever done it. Casa Vieja Lodge…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #1 Cape Verde Islands. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish, length of season and numbers of boats fishing. We are still in shock! We are still in awe! The Cape Verde Islands blew us away this…