South Florida on fire!

South Florida on fire!

No better place in the world to catch sailfish than South Florida right now – reports coming out of boats seeing 100+ sails (Randy Yates) and 58 releases on 85 hookups (on the Reely Tight). Fishing was also terrific at last week’s Silver Sailfish Derby, where the Get Lit caught 37 sails over the three-day tournament to take tournament honors. …

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2010 Billfisheries of the Year – #4 Venezuela

2010 Billfisheries of the Year – #4 Venezuela

The Billfish Report is counting down its Top 10 Billfisheries of the Year, and coming in at #4 is Venezuela.  Criteria for our Top 10 include numbers, variety, and size of fish. Venezuela is synonymous with a Billfish Grand Slam. In fact, it is really the birthplace of the infamous Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Sailfish trio. Not only can…

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Brazil’s Big White Marlin

Brazil’s Big White Marlin

Vitoria, Brazil – It is not a surprise that large white marlin patrol the waters in Brazil.  If you know your IGFA records, you know that an amazing 12 of the Line Class Records, including the All Tackle Record (181 lbs) come from Brazil, with the majority of those coming out of Vitoria. Capt. Bruno Larica of Billfish Brazil (www.billfishbrazil.com)…

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