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Fireworks Open Leg One of the Los Sueños Triple Crown | Marlin
Fireworks Open Leg One of the Los Sueños Triple Crown | Marlin
The 2026 Los Sueños Triple Crown Championship opened with a stacked 42-boat fleet and championship-level fishing. Team Galati/Viking 64 seized early momentum with two daily wins, but Max Bet’s final-day surge secured the Leg One title. Pura Vida completed the podium as the prestigious three-leg series launched in dramatic fashion.
Interview with Pura Vida, Winners of the 2026 Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament
Interview with Pura Vida, Winners of the 2026 Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament
Pura Vida won the 2026 Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament, earning $885,900. Editor-in-Chief Jack Vitek spoke with JC Gonzalez about the win. Read more: ht...
A Rockstar Start to the Season in Costa Rica | Marlin
A Rockstar Start to the Season in Costa Rica | Marlin
The 10th-anniversary Pelagic Rockstar Tournament ignited Costa Rica’s season with 117 boats, 2,338 billfish releases and nearly $2.93 million in payouts at Marina Pez Vela. Pura Vida dominated the sonar fleet, Mainline edged a tie in non-sonar, while record tuna and dorado catches capped a milestone week in Quepos.
Top Contending Big-Game Fishing Destinations You Shouldn’t Overlook in 2026 | Marlin
Top Contending Big-Game Fishing Destinations You Shouldn’t Overlook in 2026 | Marlin
Explore the overlooked big-game fishing destinations worth adding to your 2026 bucket list—remote fisheries with world-class potential and unforgettable rewards.
2026 Best Fishing Destinations: The Premier Big-Game Hotspots Worldwide | Marlin
2026 Best Fishing Destinations: The Premier Big-Game Hotspots Worldwide | Marlin
Explore the ultimate 2026 guide to the world’s best fishing destinations. From Kenya’s unrivaled billfish slam potential to Cape Verde’s legendary blue marlin grounds and beyond, this central hub highlights every premier big-game location chosen by Marlin’s editors.
Patrick Healey Named Marlin’s 2025 Person of the Year for Defending Sportfishing’s Future | Marlin
Patrick Healey Named Marlin’s 2025 Person of the Year for Defending Sportfishing’s Future | Marlin
Marlin names Patrick Healey its 2025 Person of the Year for spearheading the successful industry response to NOAA’s vessel speed proposal and advancing technology-driven solutions that protect whales while preserving sportfishing access.
An Inside Look Behind Bad Company's 2025 World Tour | Marlin
An Inside Look Behind Bad Company's 2025 World Tour | Marlin
Discover how Anthony Hsieh’s Bad Company World Tour redefines big-game fishing through global exploration, record catches, and unmatched adventure in 2025.
Marlin Photo Contest 2025: Winning Images and Finalists from Around the World | Marlin
Marlin Photo Contest 2025: Winning Images and Finalists from Around the World | Marlin
Explore the winning photo and top finalists from the 2025 Marlin Photo Contest, showcasing the best big-game fishing images and global sport-fishing talent.
Bromance of the Year: How Tantrum Dominated Kona’s 2025 Marlin Season | Marlin
Bromance of the Year: How Tantrum Dominated Kona’s 2025 Marlin Season | Marlin
A single blue marlin changed everything. Discover how Capt. Nick Durham, Jeff Stafford, and the charter boat Tantrum delivered a record-setting 2025 season in Kona, winning multiple HMTS events and nearly $1 million in prize money.
Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series | Marlin
Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series | Marlin
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How to Set Up a Skiff on the Bow of Your Sport-Fisher | Marlin
How to Set Up a Skiff on the Bow of Your Sport-Fisher | Marlin
Discover how adding a skiff to the bow of your sport-fisherman expands your fishing and cruising options. Learn the best skiff types, davit setup tips, towing and lifting advice, and key maintenance considerations to make the most of your offshore and inshore experiences.
The Life and Legacy of Hatteras Charter Captain Rom Whitaker | Marlin
The Life and Legacy of Hatteras Charter Captain Rom Whitaker | Marlin
Discover the inspiring story of Capt. Rom Whitaker, a legendary Hatteras charter captain whose lifelong passion for fishing carried him from childhood dreams on a North Carolina pier to victory at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Learn how Whitaker built his family legacy, mentored generations, and became a cornerstone of the Hatteras sport-fishing community.
27 Blue Marlin in One Day?! Gunpowder Sets New Record out of Cap Cana
27 Blue Marlin in One Day?! Gunpowder Sets New Record out of Cap Cana
An insane day on the water! Capt. John Mitchell and owner David Machado’s Gunpowder crew made history in the Dominican Republic on November 3, 2025—releasing...
Register Now to Compete in the 2026 Marlin Global Challenge
Register Now to Compete in the 2026 Marlin Global Challenge
Follow the Marlin Global Challenge action in real time with CatchStat.com live scoring.
How Flow-Aligned Running Gear Is Revolutionizing Sport-Fishing Performance | Marlin
How Flow-Aligned Running Gear Is Revolutionizing Sport-Fishing Performance | Marlin
Discover how flow-aligned or wake-adapted running gear improves efficiency, speed, and ride quality on modern sport-fishing boats. Learn how builders like Viking, Merritt, and Duffie Boatworks are adopting this game-changing marine technology.
Marlin Expedition's Return to Kona | Marlin
Marlin Expedition's Return to Kona | Marlin
Join Marlin Expeditions in Kona, Hawaii, where anglers chased blue marlin, tuna, and spearfish alongside world-class captains. Discover the aloha spirit, incredible fishing, and camaraderie that made this 10-day adventure an unforgettable sportfishing experience.
Exploring Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula and Golfo Dulce Sportfishing Paradise | Marlin
Exploring Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula and Golfo Dulce Sportfishing Paradise | Marlin
Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula and Golfo Dulce offer pristine waters, diverse fisheries, and unmatched biodiversity. Learn about the region’s world-class sportfishing, conservation legacy, and eco-lodges that connect anglers with nature in this remote Pacific paradise.
Capt. Bomboy Llanes on Kona's Big-Game Fishing Legacy | Marlin
Capt. Bomboy Llanes on Kona's Big-Game Fishing Legacy | Marlin
Discover the story of Capt. Bomboy Llanes, a fourth-generation Kona fisherman and renowned lure-maker. From landing two grander blue marlin to mentoring the next generation, Llanes reflects on Hawaiian fishing traditions, changes in the fishery, and his enduring quest to catch the biggest blue marlin ever.
Marlin Magazine - YouTube
Marlin Magazine - YouTube
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.
Cape Verde’s Evolution into a Top Sportfishing Destination | Marlin
Cape Verde’s Evolution into a Top Sportfishing Destination | Marlin
Explore Cape Verde’s transformation into a blue marlin paradise. Learn how advanced sonar, tagging studies, and seasoned crews reveal why these Atlantic islands hold some of the world’s biggest billfish.
Mastering Bait Logistics for Traveling Sportfishing Crews | Marlin
Mastering Bait Logistics for Traveling Sportfishing Crews | Marlin
How Do You Stay Healthy When Involved in a Travel Program? | Marlin
How Do You Stay Healthy When Involved in a Travel Program? | Marlin
Scrub Island Series Delivers on All Fronts | Marlin
Scrub Island Series Delivers on All Fronts | Marlin
Fall Transition, Year-Round Performance | Marlin
Fall Transition, Year-Round Performance | Marlin
Huntress Wins the 2025 Firecracker Open | Marlin
Huntress Wins the 2025 Firecracker Open | Marlin
4th Annual SCBMI Awards Over Half a Million in Cash Prizes | Marlin
4th Annual SCBMI Awards Over Half a Million in Cash Prizes | Marlin
Team Rum Knuckles Lands 919-Pound Blue Marlin, Smashes Grenada Record | Marlin
Team Rum Knuckles Lands 919-Pound Blue Marlin, Smashes Grenada Record | Marlin
Trim Tabs vs. Interceptors: Which is Better For Your Boat's Handling | Marlin
Trim Tabs vs. Interceptors: Which is Better For Your Boat's Handling | Marlin
Handling a Blue Marlin at the Boat | Marlin
Handling a Blue Marlin at the Boat | Marlin
Meet Capt. Karl Anderson | Marlin
Meet Capt. Karl Anderson | Marlin
How the ASA Is Fighting for the Future of Sport Fishing
How the ASA Is Fighting for the Future of Sport Fishing
Regulator 35 Boat Review: A Center Console Built for Serious Anglers
Regulator 35 Boat Review: A Center Console Built for Serious Anglers
Randy Ramsey: From Accidental Boatbuilder to Industry Legend | Marlin
Randy Ramsey: From Accidental Boatbuilder to Industry Legend | Marlin
Close Calls at Sea | Marlin
Close Calls at Sea | Marlin
How to Retrofit a Gyro-Stabilizer on Your Boat: What to Know Before You Install | Marlin
How to Retrofit a Gyro-Stabilizer on Your Boat: What to Know Before You Install | Marlin
Meet “Bo” Jenyns and “Squid” Morris of Marlin Expeditions | Marlin
Meet “Bo” Jenyns and “Squid” Morris of Marlin Expeditions | Marlin
Essential Tips for Fishing Reel Maintenance and Aftermarket Performance Tweaks | Marlin
Essential Tips for Fishing Reel Maintenance and Aftermarket Performance Tweaks | Marlin
How Ocean Currents and Eddies Fuel the World's Most Productive Sport Fisheries | Marlin
How Ocean Currents and Eddies Fuel the World's Most Productive Sport Fisheries | Marlin
Lindgren-Pitman DTX Series: The Next Generation of Electronic Fishing Reels | Marlin
Lindgren-Pitman DTX Series: The Next Generation of Electronic Fishing Reels | Marlin
Expert Tips to Prevent Fish Weight Loss and Maximize Your Weigh-In | Marlin
Expert Tips to Prevent Fish Weight Loss and Maximize Your Weigh-In | Marlin
Marlin Darlin Takes Top Honors at Walker’s Cay | Marlin
Marlin Darlin Takes Top Honors at Walker’s Cay | Marlin
Chasing the Fantasy Billfish Slam | Marlin
Chasing the Fantasy Billfish Slam | Marlin
2025 Costa Offshore World Championship | 591 Billfish Released!
2025 Costa Offshore World Championship | 591 Billfish Released!
How Remote Lodges Fuel Our Wildest Angling Adventures
How Remote Lodges Fuel Our Wildest Angling Adventures
Team Fish for Holly Wins 2025 Costa Offshore World Championship
Team Fish for Holly Wins 2025 Costa Offshore World Championship
Kona Produces Third Grander Blue Marlin in Eight Months
Kona Produces Third Grander Blue Marlin in Eight Months
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