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Tantrum crowned champion of the inaugural Marlin Global Challenge, claiming $100K and global bragging rights
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Tantrum crowned champion of the inaugural Marlin Global Challenge, claiming $100K and global bragging rights

Three teams leave Cabo with over $1 million following the 2025 Bisbee’s Black & Blue

Second heaviest fish of the tournament takes home $1.1 million amongst a fleet of 139 teams

Despite rough weather and a shortened schedule, the 2025 Los Cabos Billfish Tournament delivered great fishing and an unforgettable finish

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.
From the biggest marlin and heftiest paydays to the best parties and the toughest competition, there’s a billfish tournament to suit just about anyone. Here is our comprehensive guide to fishing tournaments for marlin and sailfish worldwide.

Tantrum runs away with series title, winning final leg despite tough fishing

From big payouts to hot blue marlin action, the 2025 Scrub Island Billfish Series crowned Team Harvey as champion after two action-packed legs

Fourteen teams release 53 billfish during the series opener, with LUNÁTICO sweeping the jackpots for a $144,375 payday

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

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

A massive blue marlin, tough weather, and big paydays headline the renowned tournament

A consistent showing of marlin releases and tuna weights earns Polarizer the top spot, while Jersey Nutz claims the tournament’s largest payout with a bigeye over 135 pounds
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