Marlin Expedition’s Return to Kona
From blue marlin and ahi tuna to camaraderie and culture, anglers experienced the best of Hawaii during a 10-day Marlin Expedition in Kona
From blue marlin and ahi tuna to camaraderie and culture, anglers experienced the best of Hawaii during a 10-day Marlin Expedition in Kona
Bomboy Llanes shares his roots, the pursuit of grander marlin, and his vision for the future of Kona’s legendary sportfishing culture
Tantrum runs away with series title, winning final leg despite tough fishing
See how Cape Verde became the Atlantic’s premier hotspot for giant blue marlin and groundbreaking marine research
Experienced captains and mates reveal their best strategies for sourcing, storing, and transporting bait on international fishing adventures
Pro anglers reveal their top tips for staying fit and eating healthy on the go
From big payouts to hot blue marlin action, the 2025 Scrub Island Billfish Series crowned Team Harvey as champion after two action-packed legs
A deep dive into the status, biology, and management challenges of billfish species around the world
This world-class even in Quepos, Costa Rica, is the largest and most prestigious sportfishing tournament series in the world.
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.
Fish the iconic North Drop while enjoying the luxurious Scrub Island Resort and Marina in the British Virgin Islands.
Fantastic fishing for blue and striped marlin draws the top teams in sport fishing to the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula each fall to compete in the prestigious Los Cabos Billfish Tournament.
Wild Oceans and partners create the largest multispecies Pacific larval billfish dataset
Six big-game legends enshrined at the 2025 IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction
From Dare County to distant shores, Croswait Composites delivers an innovative custom game boat for the globe-trotting Bad Company fleet
Fourteen teams release 53 billfish during the series opener, with LUNÁTICO sweeping the jackpots for a $144,375 payday
Smart upgrades and new innovations to keep you covered this season—and set for 2026
Engineered like a tank, crafted like a Stradivarius
New angler-driven initiative aims to break the cycle of declining access by collecting better data through hands-on participation
Fleet of 39 boats releases 420 billfish in a weather-shortened contest
Fleet of 20 teams battle through slow fishing in the famed Kona waters
Release Marine founder builds a dream blue-marlin operation in Cape Verde, transforming a 48-foot G&S into a top-tier sport-fishing machine
Teams battle through rough weather for incredible fishing and a chance at the $3.2 million payout
A wild week in Manteo ends with a thrilling showdown at the scales
From first-time anglers to seasoned fishermen, Marlin Expeditions at Casa Vieja Lodge offers hands-on instruction, unforgettable billfishing, and lasting friendships
Italian-engineered VRV technology brings lighter weight, lower maintenance, and energy-efficient cooling to US sport-fishers
A tribute to the late William “Bill” Healey
New Pacific and Atlantic leadership structure introduced
From historic 55-gallon drums to modern fuel bladders, here’s how captains safely extend their range for big offshore runs
After days of slow fishing, Maria Smith’s persistence paid off with an 875-pound giant that shattered a decades-old record
A massive blue marlin, tough weather, and big paydays headline the renowned tournament
New partnership deepens regional ties and highlights the British Virgin Islands as a world-class sportfishing destination
From ballyhoo to bullet bonito and squid, this is the story behind the bait fueling today’s offshore success
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