From the graceful sweep of the sheer to the classic lines of the hull and bridge, a Garlington is instantly recognizable. Featuring classic, elegant exteriors, matched to contemporary interiors and state-of-the-art construction techniques, this is th

The first time I visited Tropic Star Lodge—an angler’s oasis perched on the edge of the Darien Jungle—I was caught up by not only the remote peacefulness of the place but its history as well. It just feels different here. If I close my eyes, I can ea

With more than 3,000 people from around the world casting their votes in two categories—amateur and professional—congratulations go to the two winners of the Marlin Photo Contest for January 2024. Winning in the highly competitive amateur division wa

When the Albemarle leadership team contacted Spencer Yachts’ Paul Spencer, they were seeking to build a new flagship, albeit something a little different for Albemarle. According to Spencer, “Albemarle’s mold, fiberglass and production capability—com

The very origins of our sport are built around fishermen who were willing to push boundaries and test the limits of their boats, their equipment and even themselves. The urge to go out farther to find bigger fish or different species—as well as explo

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Marina Alcudia basked beneath a sky of unbroken blue, a result of the high-pressure system that had established itself over the island of Majorca in the Mediterranean Sea. Yet, aside from an occasional boat owner carrying out routine maintenance, the

As the sun settles slowly into the sea’s distant horizon, our thoughts rewind the hours—what went right, what we did wrong and how we can improve for tomorrow. The wind lays out, and the gentle rocking between wide-spaced swells has a lulling effect,

On a breezy day in June, Viking 64—her right rigger full of flags—rounded the corner of the Intracoastal Waterway as the boat approached Toler’s Cove Marina in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The spartina grass on either side of the saltwater creek’s

There are so many tournaments that think they need to say they donate the proceeds from their events to this or that charity—maybe it’s a cancer foundation or a conservation group or a veterans organization. There are some that are simply commercial

Starting the first week of February, the sailfishing in South Florida went absolutely thermonuclear, thanks to a series of strong multiday cold fronts sweeping across the Sunshine State in rapid succession. The catch reports were staggering: boats we

This year, the Bermuda Triple Crown will celebrate 20 years of tournament fishing, along with every bit of the pulse-pounding adrenaline, passion, camaraderie and sheer enjoyment that comes with such a milestone. Along the way, there have been 1,000-

editor@marlinmag.com The Costa Rican sport-fishing scene lost one of its biggest advocates when Todd Staley passed away in early February after a lengthy illness. At the time of his death, Staley was communications director for FECOP, the country’s s

Encounters with sharks—and subsequent issues with depredation—have been a part of sport fishing long before Hemingway’s fictional Santiago won his battle with a giant blue marlin, only to lose most of his prize at boatside as immortalized in his lite

Fishing conditions proved favorable as the second leg of the Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series kicked off in late February. Sixty of the sport’s elite teams joined the three-inlet challenge, competing for their share of a $640,400 purse while also

Forget about big crowds on the rip or at the fuel dock, or doing endless figure-8s around an undersea FAD for hours on end. If you’re looking for a high-end boutique tournament that’s held in one of the world’s most luxurious island resorts and fishe

Black marlin are well known for their aerial acrobatics, notes photographer Hannes Ribbner, especially at the boat, where they tend to launch themselves vertically rather than horizontally as blue marlin typically do. This fish, caught by Kelly Brash

Boats in general are built as works of art with a purpose. Whether that objective is fishing, cruising or commercial, there are very few that are not designed to look pretty for what they are. We live in a society where things that are the most aesth

Already having an excellent season for sailfish, look for an outstanding blue marlin bite on the seamounts 80 or more miles offshore. The yellowfin tuna fishing is also very good this year. Hop aboard a long-range mothership in Papeete and explore th

Situated between Orlando and Palm Beach is the quiet seaside community of Fort Pierce, a bit off the beaten path and certainly far from the hustle and bustle of southeastern Florida. It’s probably not what you’d expect for tournament-winning angler T

Imagine this: You’re hooked up to a large fish in the heat of battle. Sweat is dripping from your brow, your shirt is drenched, the line is straight up and down and you’re tapping into your best angling techniques to keep the fish inching your way. I

I heard the skateboarders before I saw them. The gentle roar of their wheels barreling across the boardwalk rang with a strange nostalgia. Admittedly, I’ve never been a skater—I’ve picked up bits of the culture and sport from movies, MTV and a few br

The year 2023 will be remembered as a great one for the US equity markets; the fear of inflation seemed to evaporate as we headed into the holiday season, a surprise to everyone. I’ve gotten calls lately from a lot of professionals in the fishing bus

The North African nation of Morocco has long been known as a hotspot for white marlin, in terms of numbers but especially size. Several IGFA line-class world records have come from this region, but the behavioral patterns of billfish in the northeast

Born and raised on Great Abaco in the Bahamas, Kevie Thomas has always had a love of the sea and an innate Bahamian passion for hospitality toward those visiting her island home. Thanks to a woman named Penny Turtle, a longtime coordinator at Boat Ha

Experienced captains don’t mind rough seas—the bumpier the weather, the better the fishing. This is especially true with Atlantic sailfish, when a passing winter cold front can put them on a bite of epic proportions. The conditions can be a tad uncom

It’s a question Capt. Skip Smith posed in one of his back-page departments in Marlin: Where will the next world records come from? It’s a question that gets batted around among fishermen on the docks and in the bars from time to time, and one we felt

The old saying “There’s more than one way to skin a cat” couldn’t be more relevant when it comes to teaching people to fish. Fishing itself is a culmination of techniques that have evolved, yet somehow have managed to stay the same, for thousands of

There are essentially two kinds of marlin fishermen in the world: those who have fished Bermuda’s storied blue waters in the past and who look forward to returning, and those who have not yet had the opportunity. No matter which category you find you