
Tagging Sailfish in Guatemala
University of Miami Researchers deploy a series of pop-up satellite tags in order to learn more about sailfish.

University of Miami Researchers deploy a series of pop-up satellite tags in order to learn more about sailfish.

Twenty years ago, in 1993, Guatemala hosted the International Light Tackle Tournament Association (ILTTA) tournament, and I got to travel down and cover the event

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The Mediterranean reveals a diverse bluewater fishery offering bluefin tuna, spearfish, swordfish, and world-class big-game action just offshore

A curated look at the standout big-game events that define competition, camaraderie, and the evolving world of tournament fishing

2026 Best Fishing Destinations: The Premier Big-Game Hotspots Worldwide Marlin’s top picks for the world’s most exceptional big-game fisheries Before beginning this endeavor to identify

A last-minute cancellation, a well-timed email, and one unforgettable run of Guatemalan billfishing

A global lineup of bluewater destinations offers anglers world-class instruction, curated travel, and thrilling opportunities to hone their big-game skills

Carey Chen reveals how fishing, art, and adventure shaped his extraordinary journey

Over five decades, Tim Choate created world-class fisheries, advanced circle-hook conservation, and helped write the laws that protect billfish today

From South Pacific motherships to off-grid billfish havens, discover the rugged logistics powering next-level fishing in the planet’s most untamed waters

The “Olympics of Sportfishing” proves an eventful and culturally diverse 26th Year

University of Miami Researchers deploy a series of pop-up satellite tags in order to learn more about sailfish.

Twenty years ago, in 1993, Guatemala hosted the International Light Tackle Tournament Association (ILTTA) tournament, and I got to travel down and cover the event

From education to exploration, a new-era Expeditions model redefines the big-game travel experience

The Mediterranean reveals a diverse bluewater fishery offering bluefin tuna, spearfish, swordfish, and world-class big-game action just offshore

A curated look at the standout big-game events that define competition, camaraderie, and the evolving world of tournament fishing

2026 Best Fishing Destinations: The Premier Big-Game Hotspots Worldwide Marlin’s top picks for the world’s most exceptional big-game fisheries Before beginning this endeavor to identify

A last-minute cancellation, a well-timed email, and one unforgettable run of Guatemalan billfishing

A global lineup of bluewater destinations offers anglers world-class instruction, curated travel, and thrilling opportunities to hone their big-game skills

Carey Chen reveals how fishing, art, and adventure shaped his extraordinary journey

Over five decades, Tim Choate created world-class fisheries, advanced circle-hook conservation, and helped write the laws that protect billfish today

From South Pacific motherships to off-grid billfish havens, discover the rugged logistics powering next-level fishing in the planet’s most untamed waters

The “Olympics of Sportfishing” proves an eventful and culturally diverse 26th Year
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