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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It was March when Jerry got a call from Jose Rada, a guard for the president of Peru, asking if we would go to Cabo Blanco and fish as a guest of the government. They wanted us to test the waters ...

Having worked as a captain in North Key Largo for almost 20 years, I have been up and down these fabulous Florida Keys both fishing and showing my boss and his guests the sights and tastes along the ...

As my flight descends, I peer out at an alien landscape below. A volcanic island juts out of the Atlantic Ocean, with its cliffs rising at steep angles from the surrounding blue water. From above, the ...

Without a doubt, a good mate—or team of mates—can be the difference between a good operation and a great one. It takes a lot to excel as a top deckhand in the sport-fishing industry today. Being ­well ...

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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. The concept of ...

Most fishermen have heard of El Niño: a climate event where trade winds weaken and the equatorial warm-water band that occurs when the jet stream moves southeast into the central and east-central ...