Marlin

For more than 35 years, Marlin has empowered big-game offshore fishing enthusiasts through an engaging mix of adventure, nostalgia and camaraderie. The thrill of the sport comes alive with engaging content on dynamic personalities, the finest sport-fishing vessels, latest equipment, techniques and hottest billfishing destinations.

NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT

Marlin

POWER • In the untamed waters off Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, monsters exist. From the powerful blue swells they rise—giant muscle-bound titans built for battle. In the final, heart-pounding moments of a fight, when the deckies engage in close-quarters combat with a grander black marlin, a thrilling tug-of-war ensues, where strength, finesse and instinct must merge to determine the victor. Masterfully captured by Kelly Dalling Fallon aboard Kekoa, this incredible shot embodies the motivation behind the hunt, and the fuel for our continued pursuit.

CAPT. JOHN BATTERTON

REEL REVIEW: THE TOP OPTIONS IN TODAYÕS MARKET

Q: WHICH IS MORE CHALLENGING, BLUE OR BLACK MARLIN?

REEL MAINTENANCE AND AFTERMARKET TWEAKS • Tips for keeping these important tools in top working condition

Baked Snapper with Roasted Smashed Potatoes and Ahi Pepper Sauce

THE SWORDFISH MAN FROM SAINT-TROPEZ • MEETING THE SWORDFISH PIONEER OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA

THE TALE OF TEAK • The latest chapter in teak’s troubled history and its impact on the boating industry

LIVING CURRENTS • Understanding the forces that fuel our fisheries

CHASING THE FANTASY • What it takes to pull off one of big-game fishing’s rarest accomplishments

THE GREAT • In this powerful image by Jon Whittle, the cockpit becomes the great unifier—a place where language and cultural barriers fade, and passion and camaraderie become the chosen dialect. With their adversary successfully bested, angler and crew unite in shared triumph. A fist bump speaks volumes—joy, respect and the brotherhood of the sea. Here, sweat-drenched and smiling, all are bound by the pure, unifying thrill of big-game fishing.

THE MARLIN MAESTRO AND THE WATERMAN • Shining the spotlight on two of our best—Bo Jenyns and Tyler Morris

HAWAII MARLIN TOURNAMENT SERIES • The Marlin Group takes the helm of Kona’s legendary tournaments

MAN AND MACHINE • In the vast blue expanse of the Gulf of Mexico—where metal giants tower over the sea—man, machine and nature unite in the dynamic bond of big-game fishing. Austin Coit’s striking image captures the interesting dichotomy that exists between nature’s beauty and the man-made machines necessary to pursue it. These incredible machines represent far more than man’s progress; they fuel our spirit of adventure and bring our dreams to life.

A FAMILY AFFAIR • Billfisher earns another Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown championship trophy after winning two legs of intense competition

Bluewater Currents

GYROS—NOT THE SANDWICH • Pro tips on selecting a unit, planning a retrofit and servicing your stabilizer

GAME-CHANGING TEASER TECH FROM LINDGREN-PITMAN • New system brings major upgrades to teaser and dredge operation

WINTER 66—TRIPLE TAIL • Winter builds a true SUV sport-fisher as a family-owned and -operated boat

NORTHCAPE 43—ROWE’DE’O • Bluefix Boatworks blends innovation and fishability in this high-performance custom build

REGULATOR 35 • An uncompromising blend of fishability, performance and luxury

IN DEFENSE OF FISHING • A look inside industry advocacy efforts