THE LENSMEN OF MARLIN

TECH SPECS

CAMERA: CANON 5D MARK III

LENS: CANON 100-400MM

ISO: 640

APERTURE: F/5.6

SPEED: 1/2500 SEC

While the thrill of battling billfish with rod and reel continues to seduce anglers around the world, the challenge of capturing them with a camera can be just as captivating. In an instant, a photographer must track the fish’s movement, take note of the light, envision the frame, and ensure that the camera settings are suited for both the environment and the situation, all while staying safely out of the way. It’s high-intensity work, but with the right measure of skill and luck, photographers can successfully suspend a breathtaking moment in time. ¶ Images of fired-up fish, hand-built boats and dreamy destinations appear in every issue of Marlin, and in recent years, six photographers have emerged. Both sportsmen and artists, their areas of expertise might vary, but they all have found their way to these pages. This is when an isolated battle with an angry blue marlin, electrified in neon, becomes a story.

Austin Coit

Master of drama and light

St. Petersburg, Florida’s Austin Coit is no stranger to the effects of light and shadow; it’s a vivid, dramatic look into the art of sport fishing. His skills stemmed from an appreciation for the cutting-edge