Cairns, Australia – Capt. Tim Richardson (traditioncharters.com) sent us this video from 2010. What a GREAT season for the boys on the reef and here is proof. I think he has only a couple weeks still left for 2011. If you want the experience of a lifetime, hit me up at hook@billfishreport.com if you want a personal introduction to Capt.…

36 boats participating in the HVOO this year, and results of this first tournament in the NC Governor’s Cup series have been pretty good so far.  Nine releases on Day 1, only two on Day 2, but rebounding with five more releases of blues today.  Seas apparently have been flat and conditions have been good. Highlight thus far is a…

Bazaruto, Mozambique – Vamizi has released the 2nd Grander of the Year. More at GranderWatch.com  

  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…

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.