
Florida Keys Sailfish Fishing and the Lost Art of Live Ballyhoo
This historic billfish haven still relies on live bait for sailfish

This historic billfish haven still relies on live bait for sailfish

The yellowfin bite heats up during the 2017 Pensacola International Billfish Tournament

Don’t Blink boats 553-pound blue marlin to win annual tournament

An unusual encounter leads to the catch of a lifetime off South Florida
Thought and consideration before dropping back
Sails to the east, sails to the west

Team wins over $92,000 in prize money

Four anglers earn prestigious honors from the 81-year-old club.
Incredibly tight competition marks this year’s event
The runs are long but the rewards can be significant

The runs are long but the payoff can be huge

These anglers got the show of their lives when a mako shark explodes out of the water

This historic billfish haven still relies on live bait for sailfish

The yellowfin bite heats up during the 2017 Pensacola International Billfish Tournament

Don’t Blink boats 553-pound blue marlin to win annual tournament

An unusual encounter leads to the catch of a lifetime off South Florida
Thought and consideration before dropping back
Sails to the east, sails to the west

Team wins over $92,000 in prize money

Four anglers earn prestigious honors from the 81-year-old club.
Incredibly tight competition marks this year’s event
The runs are long but the rewards can be significant

The runs are long but the payoff can be huge

These anglers got the show of their lives when a mako shark explodes out of the water
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