300 Lb Blue Marlin Caught On The Darkside - Page 2

tunaman81 · 08-23-2007, 01:47 AM

It is only legal to sell PACIFIC caught billfish (other than swordfish, which technically aren't billfish anyway) in US fish markets. I believe it is illegal to sell marlin in any US restaurant.

tunaman81 · 08-23-2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick C

Nice fish!
Anyone know what the min length on Marlin is? 99"?

Right. Lower jaw fork length 99" (8.25 feet). Keep in mind that if you do decide to keep a marlin or sailfish, you are required to report all billfish landings to NOAA, not just swordfish.

Nice fish...but I definately would have released it.

Broadbill-Pro · 08-23-2007, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by islandshark633

gee, there must be an awful lot of unlucky Hawaiians, Central and South Americans, US big money tournament fishermen, Australians, Bahamians, Jamaicans, Cubans....you get the idea.

more than you could imagine. good post

Another Grand · 08-23-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tunaman81

It is only legal to sell PACIFIC caught billfish (other than swordfish, which technically aren't billfish anyway) in US fish markets. I believe it is illegal to sell marlin in any US restaurant.

I dont think that it is illegal, they have Marlin at the the Sushi Buffet off Powerline a little south of Palmetto in Boca. Or at least they did the last few times I went there.

rambo_fish · 08-23-2007, 04:21 PM

It looks like that blue marlin gagged on what ever it ate. 99 out of a hunrded times that fish will die anyway. Blue marlin is incredible to eat. Sushi, Grilled, Fried what ever. I have never gaffed a marlin in my life but I have speared one and had 3 die while fighting. All were eatin. I think it rocks that you caught a nice blue and if it wasn't healthy enough to release, I hope you loined it out and gave what you didn't eat to some good friends.
There is no difference between Swordies, Marlin, Tuna or Groupers for that matter. If we rec. fisherman catch a fish and bring it home to eat we will never begin to dent the population. as long as we aren't scared to let what we don't need to eat loose.

Nice Fish!

tunaman81 · 08-23-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rambo_fish

It looks like that blue marlin gagged on what ever it ate.

I don't know where you came up with that conclusion...the hook is in the corner of the mouth and you can clearly see the bait outside of the mouth in the pic with the fish on the deck.

JupiterSailfish · 08-23-2007, 09:27 PM

Great work. That fish is huge!

I would of released it, but it will feed lots of people.

Swordgeek · 08-23-2007, 10:04 PM

That fish would eat you if it could.

Disco Lady · 08-23-2007, 10:14 PM

ballyhu · 08-23-2007, 10:34 PM

I've watched this thread develop...and have held my tongue..until now. In the old days if you caught a blue marlin you hung it up. You did it it to say " hey I caught one" or to advertise your charter boat. For the last 20 years it's been taboo to do that. While they may be good eating, in my opinion it's still taboo. The Blue Marlin is a noble fish. To catch one is an acomplishment and to be honest I've hung a couple up in money turnaments. So I'm guilty too. But I have to say that killing one is the last thing that will happen on my boat.I can't even imagine it. I think the guys who caught that fish got carried away in the moment...and they said as much. Cono to them. I don't think they will do it again. They had a great fight, caught a great fish, and made a little mistake. Let it rest.

islandshark633 · 08-23-2007, 10:49 PM

in case anyone's wondering, I would have released it too, but kept it if it came up dead.

Daytripper · 08-23-2007, 11:04 PM

Nice fish, No law says that you can not kill one if of size, so they have all the right to kill it. Pretty work. I would have relased it, for I have no use for it. Just remember to call it in.

Disco Lady · 08-27-2007, 10:33 PM

Broadbill-Pro · 08-27-2007, 10:50 PM

Do these marlin taste different?

Disco Lady · 08-27-2007, 11:02 PM

COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!:

islandshark633 · 08-28-2007, 06:54 AM

as long as there is a market for marlin in the USA, they will continue to kill them like that.

Broadbill · 08-28-2007, 08:10 AM

I released my first one!

Ed Walker · 09-02-2007, 12:07 AM

Add one more the flack pile. Killing a marlin...for no reason is... well not for me. Not to sound like a tool, just expressing my view.
I released a 450 on 30 pound a few years ago and enjoyed my moment with him and watching him swim away.

tunaman81 · 09-02-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rambo_fish

There is no difference between Swordies, Marlin, Tuna or Groupers for that matter. If we rec. fisherman catch a fish and bring it home to eat we will never begin to dent the population. as long as we aren't scared to let what we don't need to eat loose.

Nice Fish!

That is not true at all. Differing life histories mean that, while recreational fisherman will probably not have a big effect on swordfish or tuna, then can and do make huge dents in the populations of fish like grouper and snapper.

triniswordfish · 09-02-2007, 10:12 PM

should have released the fish
what a waste of a lovely fish
i released my first marlin long ago and it was bigger than that took some boat side pics and off it swam
very disappointed to see this on this site

08-23-2007, 01:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
tunaman81 Hooked Up Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl Occupation: student Posts: 381	It is only legal to sell PACIFIC caught billfish (other than swordfish, which technically aren't billfish anyway) in US fish markets. I believe it is illegal to sell marlin in any US restaurant. __________________ There is nothing like fishing the deep blue offshore waters Last edited by tunaman81; 08-23-2007 at 02:06 AM..

08-23-2007, 09:27 PM	#27 (permalink)
JupiterSailfish Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Best Catch: 170lb Swordy - Tag Teamed it Posts: 585	Great work. That fish is huge! I would of released it, but it will feed lots of people. __________________ Finally, it's dark out!

08-23-2007, 10:49 PM	#31 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 682	in case anyone's wondering, I would have released it too, but kept it if it came up dead. __________________ Big Game Fishing Lures - The Eyes Have It

08-27-2007, 10:50 PM	#34 (permalink)
Broadbill-Pro Grander Join Date: Jan 2006 Best Catch: When I look at a Commercial Fishing Vessel I see 300 million Americans and you only see the Crew Posts: 1,408	Do these marlin taste different? Last edited by Broadbill-Pro; 08-27-2007 at 10:52 PM..

08-28-2007, 06:54 AM	#36 (permalink)
islandshark633 Hooked Up Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC & Bahamas Boat: Sold Best Catch: 56# Misty, 100+# Pacific Sail Occupation: Custom Lures & Rods Posts: 682	as long as there is a market for marlin in the USA, they will continue to kill them like that. __________________ Big Game Fishing Lures - The Eyes Have It

08-23-2007, 04:21 PM	#25 (permalink)
rambo_fish Lines In Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Jupiter, Fl Boat: 56 Ocean "Reel Justice" Best Catch: 700lb Blue(50# Gear) 274lb Sword (30# gear) Occupation: show Host/Boat Captain/underwater videographer Posts: 13	It looks like that blue marlin gagged on what ever it ate. 99 out of a hunrded times that fish will die anyway. Blue marlin is incredible to eat. Sushi, Grilled, Fried what ever. I have never gaffed a marlin in my life but I have speared one and had 3 die while fighting. All were eatin. I think it rocks that you caught a nice blue and if it wasn't healthy enough to release, I hope you loined it out and gave what you didn't eat to some good friends. There is no difference between Swordies, Marlin, Tuna or Groupers for that matter. If we rec. fisherman catch a fish and bring it home to eat we will never begin to dent the population. as long as we aren't scared to let what we don't need to eat loose. Nice Fish!

08-23-2007, 10:04 PM	#28 (permalink)
Swordgeek Lines In Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 13	That fish would eat you if it could.

08-23-2007, 10:14 PM	#29 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami. FL, Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas Occupation: Charter Captain Sometimes... Posts: 3,503

08-23-2007, 10:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
ballyhu Hooked Up Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Palm Beach Gardens Boat: 27' Custom "Sunchaser" Best Catch: Double slam on 8 kilo spin Occupation: Yacht Broker Posts: 313	I've watched this thread develop...and have held my tongue..until now. In the old days if you caught a blue marlin you hung it up. You did it it to say " hey I caught one" or to advertise your charter boat. For the last 20 years it's been taboo to do that. While they may be good eating, in my opinion it's still taboo. The Blue Marlin is a noble fish. To catch one is an acomplishment and to be honest I've hung a couple up in money turnaments. So I'm guilty too. But I have to say that killing one is the last thing that will happen on my boat.I can't even imagine it. I think the guys who caught that fish got carried away in the moment...and they said as much. Cono to them. I don't think they will do it again. They had a great fight, caught a great fish, and made a little mistake. Let it rest.

08-23-2007, 11:04 PM	#32 (permalink)
Daytripper Lines In Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marathon Fl Occupation: Charter boat Capt Posts: 49	Nice fish, No law says that you can not kill one if of size, so they have all the right to kill it. Pretty work. I would have relased it, for I have no use for it. Just remember to call it in.

08-27-2007, 10:33 PM	#33 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami. FL, Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas Occupation: Charter Captain Sometimes... Posts: 3,503

08-27-2007, 11:02 PM	#35 (permalink)
Disco Lady Grander Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Miami. FL, Boat: 37 Merritt Best Catch: (Blue Marlin)550 Lbs ST. Thomas Occupation: Charter Captain Sometimes... Posts: 3,503	COÑO!!!!!!!!!!!!!:

08-28-2007, 08:10 AM	#37 (permalink)
Broadbill Hooked Up Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ft. Pierce, Fl Posts: 328	I released my first one! __________________ www.whitestackle.com

09-02-2007, 12:07 AM	#38 (permalink)
Ed Walker Lines In Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coast of Florida Boat: 31 Yellowfin, 23 Dorado Occupation: www.LightTackleCharters.com Posts: 62	Add one more the flack pile. Killing a marlin...for no reason is... well not for me. Not to sound like a tool, just expressing my view. I released a 450 on 30 pound a few years ago and enjoyed my moment with him and watching him swim away. Last edited by Ed Walker; 09-06-2007 at 12:31 AM..

09-02-2007, 10:12 PM	#40 (permalink)
triniswordfish Lines In Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Trinidad and Tobago Boat: fishing, hunting and sailing Occupation: Fisherman Posts: 10	should have released the fish what a waste of a lovely fish i released my first marlin long ago and it was bigger than that took some boat side pics and off it swam very disappointed to see this on this site

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