The Billfish Report is kicking off its second annual Billfisheries of the Year countdown. Though we report on notable billfish catches every day, this is our year-end pullup on which fisheries can boast the best numbers, size, and variety over the course of the entire year. Recall last year was a huge year for billfish around the world – and 2009’s top…
Flamingo, CR – While fishing with Capt. Richard Chellemi on the Gamefisher II (www.gamefisher2.com), traveling angler Nehl Horton captured these great shots of an estimated 450 lbs Black Marlin. In two days fishing, Capt. Richard put Nehl on three marlin, releasing two blues and this black. They raised three more fish, going 3-6 for the two days fishing. Sounds like a good “off-season”…
Vitoria, Brazil – Big White Marlin are the name of the game for Capt. Bruno Larica (www.billfishbrazil.com) with many of their fish well over 100 lbs. Thus far this year, he has caught three fish over 130 lbs with one weighed at 142 lbs. U.S. guys are used to the 50 lbs fish, but that is small be Brazilian standards.…
Bazaruto, Mozambique – We love big black marlin and while there is no doubt the best place to catch one is off the Great Barrier Reef, you would be hard pressed to beat Bazaruto. Capt. Duarte Rato on Vamizi is our go to guy and he always provides. Not only good reports, but he takes some of the best shots…
Cabo San Lucas – Nine minutes may have cost Great Escape a win at the 2010 Bisbees. The fish was hooked before lines-out, but the team did not make it back in time for the 9:00 PM weigh-in, arriving just 9 minutes too late. The Daily Pot alone was $430,000, not to mention the potential for Tournament Win. Impressive fish…
Bazaruto, Mozambique – We got a good report to the start of the season for Capt. Duarte Rato. On six days fishing, they raised 13 Black Marlin with 6 Hook-Ups. First fish of the season was a beast though at an estimated 900 lbs. After fours hours of fighting the fish, it chewed through their 650 lbs leaded. Not all…
