Overall a slightly subpar day on the water for the boats participating in the world’s richest billfish tournament – the $1.9 million Black and Blue. 103 boats were out today, with 36 billfish caught – broken down as follows: 13 blues, nine blacks, 13 striped marlin, and a lone Pacific sail. Looks like eight of the 36 were weighed –…
Fishing slowed down a bit on Day 3, with the 20 boats releasing eight black marlin. All fish were caught on Ribbon Reef #10. Highlights include two fish each on the Top Shot and the Reelistic. Largest fish of the day was the Top Shot’s 700-pounder. For more details go to www.lizardislandgfc.asn.au.
Fishing’s already started on Day 3, but fishing’s still going strong at the Lizard Island. Some highlights thus far… – 15 boats, 26 black marlin releases in two days – Billy Billson’s Viking II is currently in the lead, with two 900s, a 300, and a tiny little 80-pounder. – The Kekoa’s huge day 2 (850, 200, 110) pushed them…
Key West, FL – We received a report live on the radio airwaves from Captain Marlin Scott today…increasing numbers of sails coming in from the Keys, including several reports from the Mr Z. Now of course is when we’ll expect to see big numbers of sailfish from this great fishery – watch for our reports and pictures as we start…
The richest fishing in the world begins on Friday, with Los Cabos kicking off on Saturday with the two-day tournament leading up to the 20-22 October Black and Blue. Last year’s Los Cabos saw 53 boats vying for about $275K in prize money, catching 41 bills…overshadowed by Black and Blue’s 94 boats and $2MM in prize money (71 billfish). The…
Captain Billy Billson on the Viking II today released a 950+ – certainly not the first time this fishery’s seen a fish they conservatively called 950, and certainly not the last. One hour fight. Pictures when we get them..
Bazaruto, Mozambique – We got a good report to the start of the season for Capt. Duarte Rato. On six days fishing, they raised 13 Black Marlin with 6 Hook-Ups. First fish of the season was a beast though at an estimated 900 lbs. After fours hours of fighting the fish, it chewed through their 650 lbs leaded. Not all…
Cairns, Australia – We are still waiting on the first Grander of the year for the boys on the Great Barrier Reef. Even without that magical 1,000 lber, there has been some good fishing. Today, we got a report that the Kekoa was 3-4, releasing a 250, 500 and an 800. The one that got away they called 900 lbs.…
Cairns, Aus – We knew it was coming, but we are still awaiting the first skipper to call the first Grander Black of the season. We have the 3rd 950+ lbs Black Marlin. This time, courtesy of Sea Baby IV. We are expecting a Grander of the GBR anytime now….
