For Capt. Nick Durham—a towering yet affable Aussie who runs the charter boat Tantrum out of Kona’s Honokohau Harbor—the answer is a resounding yes. The fish in question was a 958-pound blue marlin ...

The total jackpot depends on the number of registered boats, as 85% of all jackpot entry fees go directly to the winning team. However, no matter how many boats enter, the tournament guarantees a ...

Before we even explore the physical and situational differences between a blue and black marlin, we need to understand that the circumstances in which we engage these creatures can be far different ...

Boat construction and materials have come a long way since ancient mariners first hollowed out a fallen tree and floated downstream. Many of us remember the early builds from Hatteras — think back to ...

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The Scrub Island Billfish Series is a high-profile two-tournament series featuring an impressive lineup of boats fishing the historic North Drop. The host resort, the Scrub Island Resort, Spa and ...

One of the most prestigious sport-fishing tournaments in the world, this event brings together qualifying tournament-winning teams from across the globe to vie for the ultimate prize of World Champion ...

I’ve been a part of some conversations of late about flying flags on boats, not only fishing flags but also the correct application of national, courtesy and house flags. Over the years, I’ve seen all ...

As my flight descends, I peer out at an alien landscape below. A volcanic island juts out of the Atlantic Ocean, with its cliffs rising at steep angles from the surrounding blue water. From above, the ...

There’s an old saying, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.” While that credo most certainly appeals to a younger crowd, there’s no doubt that having the right gear in snotty ...

On August 4, 1953, Alfred Glassell, Jr. solidified one of the greatest catches in the history of sport fishing. The largest marlin ever landed on rod and reel in accordance with IGFA rules was caught ...