World Record Swordfish

World Record Swordfish

New Zealand – It did not take long for the 80 lbs. test World Record for Swordfish to be challenged. Capt. John Gregory on Primetime, weighed a 891 lbs. Swordfish. This is a pending World Record until confirmed but this is an almost 75 lbs. increase over the prior record. Good job guys and good fishing!  

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April Guatemala Sails

April Guatemala Sails

Guatemala – The great year sailfish season appears to have no end. While plenty of fish are caught in April, the numbers we have been getting from Capt. Brad Philipps on the Decisive are more like the peak season. Capt. Philipps went 37-51 on Sailfish and had a Blue Marlin that would not switch. He followed that day up releasing…

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The Fishing World Lost a Great One!

The Fishing World Lost a Great One!

Key West, FL – It is with great sorrow we report the death of Capt. Jose Wejebe. His love and passion for fishing was contagious. The Fishing World lost a leader and a teacher and the Key West community lost a great ambassador and friend.

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Booby Trap releases 21 Swordfish

Booby Trap releases 21 Swordfish

Freeport, Texas – The boys on the Booby Trap were at it again.These guys love to swordfish and the numbers don’t lie. On a 2 1/2 day trip offshore, the guys went an amazing 21-23 on Swordfish. The video says it all!  

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Cape Verdes = En Fuego!

Cape Verdes = En Fuego!

Cape Verde Islands – Without doubt this is one of the finest Blue Marin fisheries in the World, if not THE best. What makes this fishery different from most though, is they get size AND numbers. The Cape Verdes have added nine (9) 500+ Blue Marlin in about two weeks of fishing, which even for their standards is high. Even…

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Bandolera Wins at Los Suenos

Bandolera Wins at Los Suenos

Los Suenos, CR – Day One at the Los Suenos Billfish Series started out on fire, with 362 Billfish released. Fishing slowed down on Day 2&3, but fish were still being caught. A total of 668 Billfish were released, with 648 Sailfish and 20 Marlin between 41 boats participating. Bandolera claimed 1st Place on Day One and managed to hold…

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Los Suenos Billfish Day 2

Los Suenos Billfish Day 2

Los Suenos, CR – The fishing slowed down after a very impressive Day 1, but the fishing was still good with 178 Sailfish and 6 Marlin released. That makes a two day total of 534 Sailfish and 12 Marlin for the 40 Boat Tournament. Bandolera still holds the top spot with 33 Sailfish released. Top 3 remains unchanged.   Current…

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Great Day One in Los Suenos!

Great Day One in Los Suenos!

Los Suenos, CR – The Second Leg of the Signature Billfish Series started out with a bang! 40 Boats participating released 356 Sailfish and 6 Marlin on Day One. Top Boat is Bandolera with 27 Sailfish released. Current Standings 1. Bandolera – 27 Sailfish 2. C’est Tout Bon – 13 Sailfish & 2 Marlin 3. Southern Pride – 19 Sailfish

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Tobago on the Bite!

Tobago on the Bite!

Tobago – We don’t get a lot reports of Blue Marlin close to Tobago as it seems most boats are fishing other waters out of there. When we do get them though, they seem to be pretty darn good, like this one. As we are told, the only downside was due to tournament hours, so they boys had to leave…

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The Shot – Black Marlin

The Shot – Black Marlin

Panama – You may remember the series of shots of a Blue Marlin taken by our friend Marc Montocchio down in St Thomas. We still think to this date, it was some of the coolest stills we have ever seen. This time Marc was down in Panama to try and replicate his efforts on a Black Marlin and managed some…

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