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Biggest Tuna Ever Caught, World Record Bluefin Tuna | Marlin
Apr 29, 2021 · This world record — the largest tuna ever recorded — has lived for nearly 40 years. Courtesy IGFA / igfa.org. Not only is Ken Fraser’s bluefin the biggest tuna ever recorded by the International Game Fish Association, it is also one of the most iconic records of all time.
Cast Nets for Fishing, How to Throw a Cast Net | Marlin
Sep 30, 2019 · Most recreational anglers use cast nets measuring under eight feet. Mark MacKenzie How to Measure the Size of Your Cast Net. I call that rescued fishing cast net my first real one, because I had previously owned a couple of small 3-foot cheapie cast nets made out of cotton thread, which were easy to throw but wouldn’t …
The Big Five: Largest Marlin and Swordfish IGFA World Records
Apr 24, 2020 · Atlantic Blue Marlin, Paolo Roberto Amorim Courtesy IGFA. On February 29, 1992, Paolo Roberto Amorim set the IGFA All-Tackle Atlantic blue marlin record with an incredible 1,402-pound, 2-ounce specimen he landed in Vitoria, Brazil. On a day that only comes around once every four years—a leap year—he landed a once in a lifetime fish.
The Best Fishing Shorts - Marlin
May 20, 2018 · Staying comfortable on the water starts with a great pair of fishing shorts. Among the qualities we look for are quick-drying, stain-resistant fabrics, pockets in all the right places and the durability to last for years while still looking great.
Best Sailfish Fishing Spots | Marlin
Feb 12, 2020 · Boats rack up some incredible numbers, catching 30, 40, 50 or more sails in day in Isla Mujeres. Dave Ferrell. I’ve been to Isla Mujeres twice now, once for a Marlin University session several years ago, and once with Capt. Joey Birbeck on You Never Know. I pretty much fell in love with the island’s laid-back atmosphere and proximity to a truly world-class sailfish bite the first time I ...
10 Best Billfish Destinations - Marlin
May 2, 2019 · As editor-at-large of Marlin magazine and director of Marlin Expeditions, I’ve enjoyed the privilege of traveling to some of the best billfish destinations in the world.From Africa to Australia, and just about everywhere in between, I’ve experienced both the good and not-so-good aspects of overseas travel.
Giant Bluefin Tuna Fishing in Nova Scotia - Marlin
Jun 30, 2021 · Big bluefin tuna are attracted to the herring netters in shallow water. Brian Skerry. When the first European settlers arrived in Nova Scotia, Canada, from Scotland on board the ship Hector in early fall 1773, they were likely amazed at the similarities in the two landscapes. Even though they were an ocean apart by some 2,700 miles, the near-same plateaus plummeted to rocky coastlines as ...
Best Sport Fishing Boats, Yacht Manufacturers | Marlin
May 2, 2019 · Albemarle Sportfishing Boats Edenton, North Carolina 252-482-7600 albemarleboats.com Courtesy Albemarle Sportfishing Boats. The entire coastline of North Carolina enjoys a long fishing tradition, so it’s no wonder that the state has spawned an enormous number of boatbuilders.
Blue Marlin Fishing Tips, Destinations & Facts | Marlin
Two different subspecies of blue marlin are known to exist: the Pacific and Atlantic blue marlin. They are top apex predators in the oceans of the world, and are prized by anglers for their speed, strength and agility. Anglers have prized these amazing fish …