International Reductions in Commercial Landing of Atlantic Marlin
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is an international regional fishery management organization for highly migratory species (HMS) in the Atlantic, including billfish, tunas, and some sharks. Two additional, separate organizations for HMS operate in the Pacific Ocean and in the Indian Ocean. These three organizations were established...
By John Ashley
There are many great features that have made the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament unique for so many years. The two most incredible facts: The event has been going strong for 60 years, and its original founder—Peter Fithian—remains at the helm. Here’s a look at the rich fabric of this popular international tournament.
From the Beginning
In 1955, Fithian arrived...
A 1431 lb Black Marlin has been caught off Lady Musgrave Island in Queensland, Australia by angler Rob Crane on board the 76ft Viking Too Easy II.
The is the 2nd biggest ever caught in Australia. The biggest fish record is held by Peter B. Wright "Peter B" with a 1,442-pound Black Marlin from 1973 that remains the largest ever weighed in Australia.
Below is a...
by Shawn Soper - The Dispatch
OCEAN CITY — After nearly two years with $2.8 million prize money hanging in limbo, a federal appeals court on Wednesday essentially ruled in favor of the White Marlin Open and the winners in several other categories who stand to gain from the redistribution plan.
Last June, a U.S. District Court judge sided with the White...
Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Thats a wrap from the Los Sueños Resort and Marina. During Leg III we hope you enjoyed getting LIVE updates from Marine Artist Steve Goione as he fished on the new 90′ Jarrett Bay Jaruoo.
Leg III of the Los Suenos Triple Crown was action packed and featured 43 boats. During the third leg Gunsmoke (3800 points) beat out Geaux Fly (3700), catching the winning...
Key Largo, Florida -
Jimmy Johnson’s National Billfish Championship - Friday, March 9 & Saturday, March 10, 2018. Jimmy’s 2-Day Billfish Competition featured some of the top anglers in the country as they hit the waters for the largest guaranteed purse in sportfish history and the largest purse in Florida tournament history.
Team Sandman wins 1st Place overall in the 2018 Jimmy Johnson National...
Los Sueños, Costa Rica
Leg 2 of the Los Suñeos Triple Crown just wrapped up and Captain Drake Sawyer led the On Location team to victory with 33 sailfish and four marlin releases, worth 5,300 points and a total of $92,000 in cash.
Finishing in second place was Captain Brooks Smith and the Uno Mas with 4,800 points. The team had 28 sails and four marlin and...
Check this Albino sailfish landed in Guatemala. Congrats on a once in a lifetime fish! Photo Credit: Captain Luis Wicho
Leg 1 of the Los Sueños Triple Crown is a wrap.
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Final Results for 2018 Silver Sailfish Derby
Overall Team Sailfish Releases
Pos
Team
Day 1
Day 2
Total
1
Southern Run, 41’ Bahama
5
12
17
2
Remix/Freebird, 42’ Invincible
8
8
16*
3
Native Son, 39’ SeaVee
5
11
16
4
Old No. 7/Propayroll, 52’ Cabo
8
8
16
5
Reel Captivating, 62’ Viking
4
10
14
6
LALA, 41’ Bahama
2
10
12*
7
Seraphim, 80’ Merritt
4
8
12
8
Sore Subject, 36’ Albemarle
6
5
11*
9
Good Call, 41’ Bahama
6
5
11
10
Fish On, 48’ Viking
7
3
10*
11
Kite Keeper, 35’ Strike
7
3
10
12
Griffin, 45’ Rybovich
3
7
10
13
Polarizer, 55’ Viking
6
3
9*
14
Goin’ Raptor, 35’ Contender
4
5
9
15
Lady Gemini, 65’ Monterey
2
6
8*
16
Day Sea, 48’ Viking
4
4
8
17
Wanderlust, 55’ Viking
5
3
8
18
Doing It...
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