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

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN • A blue marlin erupts from the Pacific—sleek, defiant, trailing a lure like a battle flag. Behind it, the chase is on: a team of anglers focused and braced, the cockpit alive with adrenaline. Overhead, white clouds build and contrast against the dark, rain-soaked peaks of Panama’s mountain jungles, adding a mystic backdrop as the dramatic pursuit unfolds. Photographer Matilda Leijon captures this interaction beautifully. The boat closes, the fish counters. And so the game proceeds. Catch me if you can.

Players

Opinion

TAHITI’S TURN • Ultimate Lady claims Blue Marlin World Cup title with 689-pounder

THE KONA PROJECT • Unraveling the mysteries behind billfish spawning in the Pacific

BAIT PROVISIONING FOR TRAVELING OPERATIONS • Expert insights on securing and procuring quality bait for travel

Grilled Swordfish Skewers with Bulgar Wheat Salad

THE UNTAMED OSA • Discovering Costa Rica’s forgotten Osa Peninsula

MR. BILLFISH • From pioneering fisheries to leading game-changing legislation, Tim Choate didn’t just fish—he reshaped the sport from the cockpit to the halls of Congress

CAPE VERDE REVISITED • From remote desert islands to a world-class fishery—revisiting Cape Verde after 30 years

THE STATE OF BILLFISH • A comprehensive analysis of billfish stocks worldwide

CHAMPAGNE JAM • Every sport has its own way of celebrating victory, and few things say “we did it” like a blast of bubbly. In the world of big-game sport fishing, those moments are just as electric—uncorked bottles, flying Champagne and roaring crowds signify glory for those at the top. But with the sun fading and flames flying, a victory celebration such as this is a spectacle to behold, even as an outsider. A blend of adrenaline, tradition and raw emotion—it’s our version of the winner’s circle, the 19th hole and the post-game Gatorade bath, all rolled into one.

MAHALO, KONA • An unforgettable return to remind us why Hawaii is pure magic

BERMUDA: THE CROWN JEWEL OF THE ATLANTIC • A record-breaking purse and thrilling finale defined the 2025 Bermuda Triple Crown

BEAUTY LOVES COMPANY • Captured masterfully by Michelle Gaylord, this striking moment celebrates the elegance and power of modern sport-fishing platforms. Sleek and refined, the duo carves through Bermuda’s inshore waters—an awe-inspiring sight from this unique aerial angle—as they creep to their offshore hunting grounds. Here in their element, they reflect the spirit of the sport: precision, performance and passion. When it comes to beauty like this, one is extraordinary—but two is unforgettable.

EMPHASIS ON BIG • The 2025 Big Rock Tournament featured big drama and big money yet again

TOURNAMENT QUICK BITES

FLOW-ALIGNED AND WAKE-ADAPTED HARDWARE • Just a gimmick or the next industry standard?

ARE TARIFFS AFFECTING THE SPORT-FISHING INDUSTRY? • Recent tariffs have raised some gear prices, but what’s truly impacting the sport-fishing industry is less obvious

BAD COMPANY 50 BY CROSWAIT • From Dare County to distant shores, Croswait Composites delivers an innovative custom convertible for the globe-trotting Bad Company fleet

BAYLISS 75—BIG DEAL • Bayliss Boatworks sets a new benchmark with a globe-trotting, tournament-ready 75-footer

VALHALLA 55 • Luxury, performance and versatility in a bluewater-ready center-console

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