We had another incredible year in terms of reports to the Billfish Report with over 12,000 Reports. That means we averaged thirty-two (32) reports a Day. With all that data, we thought we would share with everyone what certain fisheries and boats produced in term of “Big Billfish” in 2016. GRANDERS Thirty-One (31) reported with twelve (12) Blue Marlin and and…
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – Boats fishing out of Marina Cap Cana have had some of the best fishing this fishery has ever seen over the last week. The Fleet, which has only consisted of three to five (3-5) boats a day released 165 Billfish over the past week. The vast majority (90%) of these have been Blue Marlin, but…
Ascension Island – For the first time ever, we have video footage of a Black Marlin swimming in the Atlantic Ocean. While there have been historical captures of Black Marlin in Western Africa and Brazil (primarily by commercial boats) this is the first time a Black Marlin has been filmed underwater in the Atlantic. This incredible video was taken by…
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Capt. Dave Lear) – There are countless ways to gauge success in today’s society. From presidential polls to college football rankings, friends, followers and likes to stocks and commodities values, all measure degrees of achievement, standings and wealth. The benchmark for the Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Jackpot Tournament, the richest sport-fishing contest in the world…
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (Capt. Dave Lear) – Astute investors and financial planners know the benefits of compound interest. Banked over time, a modest amount grows exponentially into substantial savings. That principle can also apply to a big-game fishing tournament like the Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore. From its humble beginnings more than a decade ago as a simple get-together for alumni…
Veracruz, Mexico – Sixty-Three (63) Teams competed in the 2nd Annual Masters de Golfo Tournament in Boca Del Rio. Overall twenty-four (24) Blue Marlin, five (5) White Marlin and two (2) Sailfish were caught. Largest Blue Marlin and 1st Place went to Team Makaira with a 436 lbs. Blue Marlin. The released Division was won by Team Cachorro who released…
Manteo, NC – (Capt. Dave Lear) The numbers just kept adding up. When the final lines out was called on Friday afternoon, Uno Mas had scored more fish. Two more, in fact, than its closest rivals, giving this veteran team the overall win in the 33rd annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament. Owner/angler Brooks Smith was named the top tournament angler…
Kona, Hawaii (Friday, August 5, 2016) – Malibu Marlin Club wins the 2016 Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament, a decade after their first HIBT win in 2006. Malibu Marlin Club, put points on the scoreboard on Monday and, while other teams were close, they sealed the win when the reel sounded today just 35 minutes after start fishing. On this last…
