For Capt. Nick Durham—a towering yet affable Aussie who runs the charter boat Tantrum out of Kona’s Honokohau Harbor—the answer is a resounding yes. The fish in question was a 958-pound blue marlin ...

In the ever-evolving world of big-game fishing, each year brings a tide of unforgettable triumphs, enduring legacies and poignant farewells. From record-breaking catches and groundbreaking ...

The total jackpot depends on the number of registered boats, as 85% of all jackpot entry fees go directly to the winning team. However, no matter how many boats enter, the tournament guarantees a ...

Mention a center console among the sport-fishing teams in the Gulf of Mexico, and I guarantee the words “monkey boat” won’t be too far behind. But the monkey boats of old — once considered large at 28 ...

That old axiom—location, ­location, location—certainly applies to Bud N’ Mary’s Marina in Islamorada, Florida. It’s a short boat ride from where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico and the ...

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Between intense recreational-fishing pressure, big-money tournaments and commercial-longline bycatch, the East Coast white marlin fishery was near collapse in 2000. There was talk of adding white ...

The year was 1872: Ulysses S. Grant had been reelected to the presidency; Yellowstone was established as the world’s first national park; and Susan B. Anthony voted for the first time, for which she ...

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Subscribe to Marlin magazine and get a year of highly collectible, keepsake editions – plus access to the digital edition and archives. Sign up for the free Marlin email newsletter. I came to Costa ...

Before we even explore the physical and situational differences between a blue and black marlin, we need to understand that the circumstances in which we engage these creatures can be far different ...

Boat construction and materials have come a long way since ancient mariners first hollowed out a fallen tree and floated downstream. Many of us remember the early builds from Hatteras — think back to ...