
Sarah Jean Breaks Through in Virginia Beach
Ten billfish releases propel Capt. Kurt Ward and crew to the top of a 61-boat fleet and the largest purse in tournament history

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

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.
Why Eddie Smith’s Grady-White Decision Matters Beyond Boatbuilding
A fast, stable ride and standout fishing room make the Front Runner 43 a real contender in the growing catamaran market
Sportfishing icon and television pioneer, dies at 82
A 675-pound blue marlin on the final afternoon lifts Magic Touch to the top of an 82-boat field
Capt. John Bayliss and his son, John, talk craftsmanship, competition and what keeps them both coming back to the shop and the water
Inside the cockpit, tower and interior of Elaine Jones and Capt. Chucky Moore’s custom 80-footer.
Kona’s summer season continues with trophy fish, razor-thin finishes and more than $1 million in payouts
A tournament-record fleet of 75 boats competed for more than $2.1 million in this showcase of the Gulf
Stand-up swordfishing for 500-pound broadbills alongside Matt Watson in the deep canyons off New Zealand’s North Island

An icon of Gulf Coast fisheries science and conservation, a luminary in marine sculpture

Standout new products from the world’s largest fishing tackle and trade show

Big blue marlin and a crowded leaderboard bring an unforgettable month of fishing in Bermuda to a dramatic close

The group has assembled a best-in-class collection of independent tournament directors, each selected because they are recognized as among the most respected leaders within their respective fisheries

Final-day flurry delivers a tournament-record $714,850 payday for Bobojo

Learn how top captains rig dredges for the ideal combination of depth, motion, profile and scent to raise more marlin, sailfish and other billfish

These products help anglers beat the heat during long days on the water

American sport fishing pioneered innovations in boat, tackle, tournaments and conservation that transformed big-game fishing worldwide

The inaugural Taittinger & Tails brings fierce fishing, camaraderie and a champagne finish to Bermuda

A 47-team fleet opened the Bermuda Triple Crown with three weighed blue marlin, a razor-thin release race and an added July 4 World Cup showdown

Five Star strikes first, then Bwana answers with a 732-pound statement as the HMTS race heats up

Bad Company, Marlin Magic and Bwana light up Hawaii’s summer season as the big fish arrive in force
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