Blue Marlin charging the boat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Blue Marlin
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I have landed just a couple Blue Marlin in my life, so I don't have much advice to offer. See my page on Black Marlin as the techniques are similar. Be ready to spend a lot of time trolling to get one of these. If you want to start pursuing these, you can check out Marlin Magazine (www.marlinmag.com).
Blue Marlin Pound for Pound Fight Rating - 10 out of 10 on the Saltwater Scale
Blue Marlin, along with Black Marlin and Swordfish, are the most powerful gamefish in the ocean. They can go on extremely large runs and empty the largest reels if you don't chase them. If they head straight down, you just have to pray you have enough line. They make violent leaps and often throw the hook. These offer some of the toughest fights in the ocean.
Blue Marlin Culinary Rating - Medium
I have released all the Blue Marlin I have caught, but I have eaten them on a couple of occasions. Marlin obviously provide a ton of meat, and it holds together well when cooked a variety of ways. Some people like to smoke Marlin or make jerky with it.
Makaira mazara
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Other Species
I have landed just a couple Blue Marlin in my life, so I don't have much advice to offer. See my page on Black Marlin as the techniques are similar. Be ready to spend a lot of time trolling to get one of these. If you want to start pursuing these, you can check out Marlin Magazine (www.marlinmag.com).
Blue Marlin Pound for Pound Fight Rating - 10 out of 10 on the Saltwater Scale
Blue Marlin, along with Black Marlin and Swordfish, are the most powerful gamefish in the ocean. They can go on extremely large runs and empty the largest reels if you don't chase them. If they head straight down, you just have to pray you have enough line. They make violent leaps and often throw the hook. These offer some of the toughest fights in the ocean.
Blue Marlin Culinary Rating - Medium
I have released all the Blue Marlin I have caught, but I have eaten them on a couple of occasions. Marlin obviously provide a ton of meat, and it holds together well when cooked a variety of ways. Some people like to smoke Marlin or make jerky with it.
Blue Marlin in Samara, Costa Rica