September Sails Take Over Oregon Inlet
An unusual influx of sailfish, abundant bait and steady weather fueled one of the Outer Banks’ most memorable late-summer billfish bites.
An unusual influx of sailfish, abundant bait and steady weather fueled one of the Outer Banks’ most memorable late-summer billfish bites.
IGFA President Jason Schratwieser thanks the anglers whose support helped pass the Billfish Conservation Act
This 77-footer shows how Merritt blends tradition with modern refinement
Twenty-eight teams dodge hurricanes, release 89 billfish and compete for $460,360 in Cabo San Lucas
Cairns celebrates 60 years of the world’s legendary giant black marlin fishery
Capt. Eddy Lawler and Peak Sportfishing released 22 blacks in a single day off Western Australia, even after both outriggers blew up mid-bit
This season’s trips set the stage for Magdalena Bay, the Galapagos and beyond
Global submissions narrowed to 10 finalists before the big-game community selected the 2026 winner
This world-class even in Quepos, Costa Rica, is the largest and most prestigious sportfishing tournament series in the world.
Eight distinct tournaments held between March and September, with the majority taking place in June and July.
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.
The centerpiece of Scout’s 435 LXF Li-Ion involves a bank of lithium batteries that eliminate the need for a generator. The Fathom M-6000X+ 48V lithium
Marlin Expeditions and the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) are proud to announce a new partnership that will combine world-class billfishing adventures with hands-on marine research
Award-winning chef Josh Niland explains how bleeding, chilling and resting your catch can improve flavor more than any recipe or seasoning
These 11 new picks help you protect your boat and land the tournament-winning release shot
A Marine risks everything to build a big-game fishery in one of Africa’s most remote and untouched destinations
From finding the right water to dialing in your troll and chunk line, these tactics can help put more tuna in the box
The issues aren’t new. The urgency is.
Master the seven design traits that reveal a sport-fisher’s origin before you ever check the transom.
The fishing brought me to Panama. The people I met there gave me something else to bring home.
The final two tournaments of the 2026 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series delivered big fish, a dramatic last-day charge and a fitting reminder of what Kona can do
Five influential figures join the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame during an emotional evening in Springfield
Growing fields, strong North Drop blue marlin action and an idyllic setting highlight another successful Scrub Island Billfish Series
Ten billfish releases propel Capt. Kurt Ward and crew to the top of a 61-boat fleet and the largest purse in tournament history
A 208-boat fleet, $6.75 million purse and unprecedented blue marlin bite headline a milestone edition of the MidAtlantic
Stark brings decades of fishing, media and industry experience to an expanded role across Marlin and InTheBite
A traveling team adds a versatile new Viking to its bluewater arsenal
An all-Kiwi field turns Kona into a five-day marlin bite — Team Russell comes out on top
Capt. John Bayliss and crew surge late to best the 94-boat fleet and win a highly competitive 2026 Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament
New tools improve rescue odds offshore, but proven safety gear remains essential for every crew
Mister Pete’s white marlin leads a week of blockbuster payouts during the 53rd White Marlin Open in Ocean City, Maryland
Why Eddie Smith’s Grady-White Decision Matters Beyond Boatbuilding