Marlin

For more than 35 years, Marlin has empowered big-game offshore fishing enthusiasts through an engaging mix of adventure, nostalgia and camaraderie. The thrill of the sport comes alive with engaging content on dynamic personalities, the finest sport-fishing vessels, latest equipment, techniques and hottest billfishing destinations.

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Marlin

FULL SAIL • A wild dance unfolds on the surface of the sunlit Pacific as a living blade cuts through the water and erupts from the blue expanse. Masterfully captured by renowned photographer Matilda Leijon, this stunning shot exemplifies the raw beauty and grace of big-game fishing’s most encountered adversary—the sailfish. Simultaneously sleek and violent, this moment serves as a vivid reminder of the ocean’s elegance and why we passionately pursue these incredible animals to the farthest reaches of the globe.

KRISTEN SALAZAR

Q: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT HOOK-AND-HAND NOW BEING THE NORM IN TOURNAMENTS?

AMENDMENT 15: THERE’S STILL TIME • New administration can still halt progress on controversial proposal to reopen commercial fishing in previously closed areas off Florida and South Carolina

THE NEW STANDARD • Trilo Bite sets a new Atlantic blue-marlin daily-catch record in the DR

WHAT’S IN A NUMBER? • Capt. Brad Philipps reflects on his remarkable journey to 40,000 billfish releases

MAKING WEIGHT • Tips for reducing weight loss on a fish destined for the scales

The Catch

THE ROYAL BANK OF BLUE MARLIN • Exploring one of the best-kept secrets in big-game fishing—Brazil’s Royal Charlotte Bank

VIDEO KILLED THE TOURNAMENT STAR • How to avoid tournament video disasters

LESSONS FROM THE EDGE • The logistics behind how remote fishing lodges provide guests with world-class experiences

PROPPING UP AN INDUSTRY • A look at two industry-leading prop shops

THE LIFE • Any activity performed at the highest level becomes more than just a pastime. For the professional big-game angler, it’s long hours in punishing elements, calloused hands and time away from loved ones. It’s the kind of pursuit that demands patience, skill and a deep respect for the ocean. The reward for this effort isn’t just in the catch; it’s in the process—the preparation, the anticipation, the camaraderie and the thrill of feeling the line pull from your fingers. It’s hard work, but for those who choose this life, there seems no other choice. It’s who we are, and we are big game.

THE MARLIN GLOBAL CHALLENGE • Winner-takes-all jackpot to be awarded for the year’s heaviest blue marlin entry

HOOKED FOR LIFE • Couples trip to Los Sueños brings on a new understanding of fishing for the ladies

NOAA WITHDRAWS PROPOSED VESSEL SPEED RULE • Recreational anglers and boaters score significant win with proposal withdrawal

THE EVE OF BATTLE • While tournaments buzz with reunions, shared meals and raised glasses, there is a pleasant and scenic calm that often sets in among competitors in the late hours on the eve of battle. At Georgetown Landing Marina, pastel-painted waters glow under the lights of a quiet fleet. But that stillness is short-lived. In just a few hours these docks awaken. Warming engines roar across the marina as mates finish rigging, heavy-eyed anglers and guests climb aboard, and captains take to the helm. Once turned loose, the battle officially begins. The dawn cannot come soon enough.

HEIRLOOM SAILS: THE SILVER SAILFISH DERBY • The West Palm Beach Fishing Club hosts the 88th running of the world’s oldest sailfish tournament

PELAGIC ROCKSTAR DELIVERS BIG IN COSTA RICA • Record-breaking payouts and billfish releases underscore the 2025 Rockstar

TOURNAMENT QUICK BITES

UPGRADING ONBOARD WATER MANAGEMENT •...