Bermuda – The Seafari caught the largest fish (Blue Marlin) of the year, weighing in at an impressive 1,289 lbs. This was just the 4th Blue Marlin caught on the boat. More pictures at Grander Watch.
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A blue marlin release late on the final day of fishing in the Cap Cana International Billfish Shootout helped secure the victory for the crew on Shark Byte, a custom 73-foot Bayliss. “The bite was really kind to us,” said Capt. Rich Barrett who ran Shark Byte, which is owned by Pete Cherasia. “We were fortunate to hook just…
Cape Verde Islands – The unofficial Blue Marlin Capital of the world continues to see great numbers. It is not uncommon to see 5+ shots a day and for that matter, that could be considered an “average” day. Size and number is what makes this fishery spectacular with plenty of fish over the 500 lbs mark and a couple…
Cabo, Mexico – Capt. Hercules Marsella on Frantic Pace fishing with Capt. Josh Temple, proved up a very good Striped Marlin bite. Over two days, the crew went 13-28 on Striped Marlin, with an untold number seen on the surface. They were not alone however as we received numerous reports of 5+ Striped Marlin being caught per day. * Photos…
May 2012 SpeciesLocationBoatWeight Blue MarlinCape Verde IslandsOnda Emma500 lbs. Blue MarlinCape Verde IslandsDona Pi900 lbs. Blue MarlinCape Verde IslandsOnda Emma500 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HIMonkey Biz II600 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HI- Malolo564 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HIBite Me920 lbs. Blue MarlinCape Verde IslandsAmelia600 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HIKapua Ala 686 lbs. Blue MarlinCape Verde IslandsOnda Emma650 lbs. Blue MarlinGrand CanaryCalrei500 lbs. Blue MarlinKona,…
Sandman Defends World Sailfish Championship! Defending champion fends off rough weather and competitors Key West, FL (April 22, 2012) – For the second straight year, Team Sandman held off 52 other boats to win the 2012 World Sailfish Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. The event’s defending champion takes home a total of $316,917.50, after the tournament was called Sunday…
Key West, FL – The World Sailfish Championship had a GREAT Day One. They boys and girls released 362 Sailfish. Sandman, Advance Roofing and Wound Up all finished with 20 Sailfish on Day One.