Madeira Grander Honorable Mention

Madeira – The boat Hawk Eye with Capt. Miguel Gavina, weighed a 990 lbs Blue Marlin. Unfortunately the fish died in the fight and was injured by the props. If the fish had not been injured, it would have gone over the mark. Congrats to the crew of the Hawk Eye for a great catch. * We are purposely not…

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Record Numbers on Whites

Ocean City, MD – There have been a number of reports of boats getting 20+ White Marlin. The report of all reports is from a boat called the Billfisher. The low number we have heard is 56 White Marlin in a day. Waiting for confirmation, but we have now heard that number or higher from five sources…… UPDATE – Capt.…

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Show support for HR 5804 – the Billfish Conservation Act of 2010

The Billfish Report strongly urges readers to support a bill proposed in the US House of Representatives (HR 5804 – the Billfish Conservation Act of 2010).  Under the terms of this legislation, no billfish or products containing billfish can be bought, sold, imported, exported, or possessed. Here’s a link to the content of this landmark legislation…which explicitly prohibits trade of…

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Sandman Edges Big Oh at the Boy Scout

St Thomas, USVI – (Unofficial) Therapy went into the last day with 8 Blue Marlin, which was a 2 Marlin lead over Big Oh. In St Thomas, that is not a safe lead, but 2 blue marlin is still 2 blue marlin. Now, with stop fishing announced, it appears two boats , not one, have overcame Therapy.  Both Sandman and…

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Boy Scout – Day 3 – USVI

St Thomas, USVI – 40 Blue Marlin caught today on the 3rd Day of the Boy Scout. Top Boat of the day was Therapy with 5 Blue Marlin released. Big Oh and Sandman also had great days, releasing 3 Blue Marlin each. Here are the numbers through DAY 3. Standings – Day 3 1. Therapy – 8 Blue Marlin 2.…

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