
A Work of Art Makes History at Record-Setting Blue Marlin Grand Championship
A tournament-record fleet of 75 boats competed for more than $2.1 million in this showcase of the Gulf

A tournament-record fleet of 75 boats competed for more than $2.1 million in this showcase of the Gulf

Stand-up swordfishing for 500-pound broadbills alongside Matt Watson in the deep canyons off New Zealand’s North Island

An icon of Gulf Coast fisheries science and conservation, a luminary in marine sculpture

Standout new products from the world’s largest fishing tackle and trade show

Big blue marlin and a crowded leaderboard bring an unforgettable month of fishing in Bermuda to a dramatic close

The group has assembled a best-in-class collection of independent tournament directors, each selected because they are recognized as among the most respected leaders within their respective fisheries

Final-day flurry delivers a tournament-record $714,850 payday for Bobojo

Learn how top captains rig dredges for the ideal combination of depth, motion, profile and scent to raise more marlin, sailfish and other billfish

This world-class even in Quepos, Costa Rica, is the largest and most prestigious sportfishing tournament series in the world.

Eight distinct tournaments held between March and September, with the majority taking place in June and July.

For decades, the blue-purple waters off the island nation of Bermuda have attracted anglers from around the world to pursue giant Atlantic blue marlin as well as a host of other species.
These products help anglers beat the heat during long days on the water
American sport fishing pioneered innovations in boat, tackle, tournaments and conservation that transformed big-game fishing worldwide
The inaugural Taittinger & Tails brings fierce fishing, camaraderie and a champagne finish to Bermuda
A 47-team fleet opened the Bermuda Triple Crown with three weighed blue marlin, a razor-thin release race and an added July 4 World Cup showdown
Five Star strikes first, then Bwana answers with a 732-pound statement as the HMTS race heats up
Bad Company, Marlin Magic and Bwana light up Hawaii’s summer season as the big fish arrive in force
With matching 653-pound blue marlin, the 2026 Blue Marlin World Cup delivered its tightest finish ever
Fifty-four boats competed in Hatteras, North Carolina, with Simple Mann claiming overall release honors after a five-day event that produced 59 billfish releases.
The Panama City Beach event paid out $1,851,900 and set a tournament mark with 193 billfish released

Capt. Marty Bates leads angler Mike Peet to a 1,013-pound blue marlin

From world-record marlin and pioneering tournaments to conservation victories and game-changing techniques, Texans helped shape modern offshore fishing.

Where sunrise runs, full fish boxes and hard-earned memories make every day worth it

Icon of Billfish Conservation Leaves an Incredible Legacy

A single 458.2-pound blue marlin delivered a record $290,400 payday for the Georgetown-based team.

The Galapagos produces an electric striped marlin bite, blue marlin surprises and world-class adventure

Record-Breaking Blue Headlines Another Landmark Year in Morehead City

60-boat fleet generates more than $1.45 million in payouts for the 2026 edition of this staple tournament in the Gulf Coast

Captains from the Mid-Atlantic, Caribbean, and South Florida share the bait strategies, rigging techniques, and preparation methods

A firsthand look at the captains, lodges, and operations shaping Guatemala’s modern sport-fishing scene

42-boat fleet battles it out in Charleston during fourth annual event

Celebrating 40 years of protecting the world’s billfish fisheries, advocacy victories and nearly 250,000 tagged billfish
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