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PELAGIC TRIPLE CROWN OF FISHING DELIVERS THE CLOSEST AND MOST EXCITING FINISH IN TOURNAMENTS’ NINE-YEAR HISTORY!

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PELAGIC TRIPLE CROWN OF FISHING DELIVERS THE CLOSEST AND MOST EXCITING FINISH IN TOURNAMENTS’ NINE-YEAR HISTORY!

  PELAGIC’s Triple Crown of Fishing delivers the most exciting finish in tournaments nine-year history, with over 250 marlin released over two days of intense competition, dorado up to 52.5 lbs, and wahoo up to 41.4 lbs. It all came down to the final minutes.   Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: With a solid striped marlin bite and just over $400,000 in cash up for grabs, a frantic last-minute finish, featuring multiple leaderboard changes amongst the top three teams, made for the most dramatic ending in event history. In the end, with 39 striped marlin releases, it was three-time runner up...

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Species Profile: Yellowfin Tuna

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Species Profile: Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a highly migratory species found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world. This species is highly valued for its meat, which is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and is consumed in many countries across the globe. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the yellowfin tuna, including its appearance, size, distribution, habitat, diet, fishing, and conservation status.   Appearance Yellowfin tuna is a streamlined fish with a pointed head and a body that is broader in the middle and tapers to a slender tail. The upper part of the...

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How To Skirt a Marlin Lure - Pelagic Pro Team Capt Kevin Hibbard

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How To Skirt a Marlin Lure - Pelagic Pro Team Capt Kevin Hibbard

  Pelagic Pro Team Capt. Kevin Hibbard is the ultimate marlin fisherman. He is prolific in both fishing lure or bait for our ocean's largest billfish - blue or black marlin. Both a captain and a mate/wireman, Kevin has seen it all - wiring grander blue marlin off Hawaii, and grander black marlin off Australia. He has also designed many lures, leaning on his years of experience marlin fishing. Capt Hibbard has won and placed in multiple Kona and Maui tournaments and he holds the world record for shortbill spearfish on 16-lb tackle. His Grander Black marlin (1018lb) caught in...

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Costa Rica's Largest and Richest Fishing Tournament

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Costa Rica's Largest and Richest Fishing Tournament

Quepos, Costa Rica: The 7th Annual Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament makes Costa Rican and Central American sportfishing history two years running! With a record setting 94 teams and 553 anglers catching and releasing 1,131 billfish for more than $1.3 million in prize money, the Pelagic Rockstar solidified its place in tournament fishing history as the largest and richest fishing competition in Central America. Over two days of nonstop fishing action, Team Galati/Fish Tank fends off a furious last-minute finish at the top of the leaderboard to claim victory and the title of Grand Champion. The team earned their permanent place...

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Species Profile: Blue Marlin

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Species Profile: Blue Marlin

Blue Marlin: The King of The Sea The blue marlin (Makaira Nigricans & Makaira Mazara) is the most revered and respected billfish. Highly regarded amongst offshore fishing enthusiasts for their memorable fights and incredible aerial displays, blue marlin are one of the ocean’s largest, fastest, and strongest predators. Known to reach weights of over 1,800 pounds and lengths of more than 16 feet, these billfish are at the apex of the ocean's ecosystem.Where can you catch Blue Marlin? Blue Marlin are highly migratory, with fish traveling across entire ocean basins and even between multiple oceans. Blue marlin can be caught...

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