Marlin

For more than 35 years, Marlin has empowered big-game offshore fishing enthusiasts through an engaging mix of adventure, nostalgia and camaraderie.

WELCOME ABOARD, JACK VITEK

Marlin

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Hot Shots

CAPT. BUBBA CARTER

STAY IN THE FIGHT • Depending on the target species, virtually all sportboats—even the midsize and large center-console models—are equipped with a fighting chair or a rocket launcher in the cockpit. You’ll find a wide variety of each available, from the old-school throwback designs to those with lines to match the sexiest curves of a modern sport-fisherman.

REEL STEEL WINS THE CUSTOM SHOOTOUT • The Hines Farley crew held on to win against a last-minute push

Opinion

AQUAVIVA WINS MARLIN MADNESS • An unlikely tournament win produces a true fan favorite team

ADAPTING TO THE BITE • Adjusting your tactics to meet constantly changing situations

The Catch

TOUR DE COSTA RICA • Modern facilities abound for the traveling angler

VIVA VENEZUELA • Looking back on one of the most memorable fisheries in the history of the sport

Belize • Exploring a hidden jewel of the Caribbean

TRAVELING HEAVY • Planning, packing and preparing for glory beyond the horizon

TRUST THE PROCESS • Ladies-only session delivers exactly what it says it will, and then some

OWC 2024: A SUCCESS BY ANY MEASURE • A hot sailfish bite sets the stage for a prestigious victory for Brazil

A FITTING END

RYBOVICH 82 • A sophisticated stunner from a world-renowned boatbuilder

HOW TO APPROACH SURVEY DEFICIENCIES WHEN PURCHASING A VESSEL • Seek a price reduction or request the seller correct deficiencies?

F&S 68 • Maximizing fishability and amenities with redundant systems throughout

PLAN TO WIN • With big dollars on the line, tournament crews need a good tax strategy

NAVIGATION IS EASY? • It’s a changing world out there