Marlin

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

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2022 MARLIN SPIRITS GUIDE • As we move into the new year, it’s time to celebrate with a mix of new spirits and a few classic favorites. Straight up, on the rocks, or in a legendary cocktail such as Ernest Hemingway’s favorite lime daiquiri, it’s hard to miss with any of these.

ANOTHER RECORD-SETTING YEAR FOR THE BLACK & BLUE • A wild finish to a highly competitive series

SNEAK ATTACK WINS SHORTENED LOS CABOS EVENT • The Day One leader emerges victorious

INAUGURAL IGFA SOCAL SWORDFISH OPEN A SUCCESS • The event showcases a historic fishery in California

TOURNAMENT QUICK BITES

THE SAILFISH LOBBY • Special-interest organization presses for no-sale status

Q: WHAT IS THE MOST NOTEWORTHY INTERIOR YOU’VE EVER PRODUCED?

ALL HANDS ON DECK • The boatbuilding industry is desperate for focus on targeted trade training

A LOOK AT THE 2021 MONGO OFFSHORE CHALLENGE • Big numbers prevail in the Gulf Coast’s second-annual event, with an East Coast division on tap for 2022

The Catch

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF MARLIN • A look back at the history of the brand, with a few predictions for the future

THE CUSTOM CONNECTION • Handcrafted rods help bridge the span between angler and fish

STILL GOING STRONG • AFTER FIVE DECADES AT THE HELM AND WITH A NEW CUSTOM BOAT BENEATH HIM, CAPT. CHIP SHAFER REMAINS AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME

An In-Depth Look at Billfish Behavior • Shedding light on the horizontal and vertical movements of billfish in the open ocean

TWICE LUCKY

NEW ELECTRONICS FOR THE NEW YEAR • All the latest from some of the top names in the industry

FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS • Protecting yourself from one of the most terrifying disasters at sea

VIKING YACHTS 90 • Large and unequivocally in charge

F&S BOATWORKS 82 • The builder’s largest to date is bound for greatness

VIKING YACHTS 64 • Replacing a tried-and-true model honors a commitment to excellence

DUFFIE BOATWORKS 64

INVINCIBLE 42, REMIX • Run fast, fish hard, repeat

STATE TITLE OR US COAST GUARD DOCUMENT? • It’s important to understand the difference

THE MARKET RUN CONTINUES • Brokers cite a lack of inventory and longer build times

APRIL 10-15, 2022

GET COOKING • A great meal after fishing can be a perfect end to the day