Cape Verdes Blue Bite Continues

Cape Verdes Blue Bite Continues

  Cape Verde Islands – The unofficial Blue Marlin Capital of the world continues to see great numbers. It is not uncommon to see 5+ shots a day and for that matter, that could be considered an “average” day. Size and number is what makes this fishery spectacular with plenty of fish over the 500 lbs mark and a couple…

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“Frantic Pace” of Cabo Striped Marlin

“Frantic Pace” of Cabo Striped Marlin

Cabo, Mexico – Capt. Hercules Marsella on Frantic Pace  fishing with Capt. Josh Temple, proved up a very good Striped Marlin bite. Over two days, the crew went 13-28 on Striped Marlin, with an untold number seen on the surface. They were not alone however as we received numerous reports of 5+ Striped Marlin being caught per day. * Photos…

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Sandman Wins World Sailfish – Again!

Sandman Wins World Sailfish – Again!

Sandman Defends World Sailfish Championship! Defending champion fends off rough weather and competitors Key West, FL (April 22, 2012) – For the second straight year, Team Sandman held off 52 other boats to win the 2012 World Sailfish Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops. The event’s defending champion takes home a total of $316,917.50, after the tournament was called Sunday…

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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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