Bazaruto, Mozambique – Vamizi has released the 2nd Grander of the Year. More at GranderWatch.com
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Great video sent to us from Garrett Penley on Tuna Bite and Carolina Magic down in Los Suenos, CR.
Cape Verde Islands – Size, Numbers and a consistent bite on Blue Marlin. What else can you ask for? The Capt. Matthias Henningsen and mate Brian Schumaker on Smoker have had a tremendous run on blue marlin. On 32-Days fishing, the boys released 65 Blue Marlin. SIX of those fish were over 500 lbs, including a 900+. We are…
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Justin Roper with Makaira Fishing Lures shares a report of a beached marlin in Lousiana – a stark reminder to what might be the aftereffects of the spill from last year. Fish apparently weighed about 150 pounds, no trauma, apparently recently dead.
Key West, FL – Difficult Sailfish weather (flat calm) was to blame for lower than normal catches in this years Tournament. Despite these conditions, Capt. Neil Orange on Sandman still managed to released 17 Sailfish, which is respectable in anyones book. Top Angler was Sandra MacMillan on Sandman with 7 Sailfish released. 2nd Place went to Lights Out with 14…
Guatemala – Most people’s immediate reaction when you say Guatemala is sailfish and why not. However, Guatemala gets a good blue marlin bite as well. Our friend Bill Pino captured these great shots of a blue marlin while fishing on the Monkey Business with Captain Marciel and Mate Danillo last week.
A great day on the water off Key West, as the 71 boats entered in the World Sailfish Championships doubled their tally from Day 1. 220 total sails released in two days now, 155 in Day 2 alone. The standings… Team Lights Out – 12 releases (10 today) Team Sandman – 11 releases (10 today) Miss Britt – 10 releases…
Reporting will begin on April 12 from Key West, site of the World Sailfish Championships. Last year saw 75 teams competing for $1,000,000 in prize money. Fishing begins on Wednesday, continuing on Thursday, last day Saturday. More coming up!