Blue marlin fishing is considered the epitome of offshore fishing. This much desired sport requires a special skill due to the size and strength of this fish. It is also somewhat rare, making sighting and catching a special thrill. Due to the specialized gear required, it can be quite an expensive sport. Gear and style of fishing varies according to the size of fish sought, as well as fisherman preference.
There are three types of gear for going after these fish. There is the artificial lure, rigged natural bait, and/or live bait. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type, as well as different procedures to effectively use each type, adding to this challenge. You also have to decide the best way for landing that fish with marlin fishing charters.
Artificial lures can be used for all marlin, from the smallest to the largest. They particular type used depends on what size fish you are wanting to catch. These fish are a very aggressive species. They are very attracted to the action of these lures and how they look in the water. The lures are constructed of a head made from plastic or metal, with an added plastic skirt. This specialized construction give the lure it special action. This challenges the fisherman to adjust the construction to get the greatest action for the fish sought.
When a fisherman wants to make their custom gear, they can take natural bait and wrap it with wire or string to a hook or combination of hooks. The manner in which it is tied allows for the unique action some fishermen pride themselves on. They sometimes even add artificial lures to make skirted baits, making a combination of bait and lure.
The most challenging way to fish is with live bait. The fisherman has to be adept enough to troll at an ideal weight to get the action they want without going so fast as to kill the live bait. Skipjack tune is the best choice of live bait, though other types of tuna are sometimes used. This type of gear is best used near Fish Aggregation Devices (FAD) or near underwater ledges where fish gather in large numbers.
Landing this fish can take as many as six hours of intensive work. Plus, even after struggling for up to 6 hours for the catch, you can lose it at the last moment. Some fishermen make the task a little easier by working as a team with other fishermen, each taking a turn fighting the big fish.
There is the choice of killing the fish or simply tagging it and letting it go. Those who favor killing the fish and landing it for a trophy argue that the fatigued fish will die anyway. Others, who favor tagging and releasing, argue that there are enough good replicas that the fisherman can have his trophy without killing any fish. Often, fishing charters will require that you tag and release.
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