The Only Daily International Billfishing Report
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #8 is Mozambique. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish and length of season. There are likely few to no fisheries in the world that achieve so much with so few boats as Mozambique. First of all, this…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in tied at #9 is the US Mid-Atlantic. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish and length of season. Defined as southern New Jersey through North Carolina, this fishery had a terrific 2011. Not only did they see some…
Guatemala – Sailfish season is upon us and as usual, the numbers are excellent. Well known Capt. Brad Philipps of Guatemala Billfishing Aventures who runs the Decisive has been putting up some very impressive Sailfish numbers as usual, but has had some great Blue Marlin days as well. I think these select reports speak for themselves! 22-29 on Sailfish 24-31 on Sailfish…
South Florida – Cold fronts bring the sailfish down south and man they were thick. We were bombarded with 20+ fish days, but were blown away by Capt. Ray Rosher’s 44 Sailfish released day. Capt. Matt Dunckel on High Stakes released 30 (Pictured Above). Reely Tight released 39 and Sandman released 30+. Silver Sailfish Derby starts today, so expect some…
January 2012 SpeciesLocationBoatWeight Blue MarlinPemba Channel, KenyaKamara II600 lbs. Blue MarlinGold Coast, AustraliaPakula650 lbs. Blue MarlinGold Coast, AustraliaViking II836 lbs. Blue MarlinMauritiusMarantha950 lbs. Blue MarlinMauritiusDestiny877 lbs. Blue MarlinSunshine Coast, AustraliaFish Whisperer500 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HIKona Concept1,040 lbs. Blue MarlinKona, HIVixen555 lbs. Blue MarlinRio de JaneiroPonta Negra930 lbs. Blue MarlinCanavieiras, BrazilWahoo500 lbs. Blue MarlinCanavieiras, BrazilWahoo700 lbs. Blue MarlinCanavieiras, BrazilWahoo1,000 + lbs.…
The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #9 (Tie) is South Florida and The Keys. Criteria for our Top 10 include fish numbers, variety of billfish species, average size of fish and length of season. When you South Florida or the Florida Keys, Sailfish come to mind for most. Sailfish are caught…
Richards Bay, South Africa – It appears that a very nice run of marlin is upon us. 58 Billfish were caught today from the small fleet, with Capt. Trevor Hansen going 2-4. According to Capt. Hansen, “there were boats fighting fish everywhere”. It appears to be a good season in the Western Indian Ocean this year.
43rd Gander of the Year, a 1,000 lbs Blue Marlin, was released by Capt. Antonio Amaral on the Wahoo. More on this fish at Grander Watch.
Sodwana Bay, South Africa – We love big fish fisheries, but the truth is, a true great fishery has variety. Central America and Kenya come to mind on great places to catch multiple species, but you really have to look hard at Sodwana Bay. Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish and Spearfish are all caught here. In fact,…