Hemingway in Bimini — Then & Now
John Patrick Hemingway revisits Bimini, an old stomping ground of his grandfather, Ernest.
John Patrick Hemingway revisits Bimini, an old stomping ground of his grandfather, Ernest.
Capt. Brad Philipps, generally regarded as one of the best billfish captains on the planet, added to his legacy in late December, tallying incredible numbers of billfish releases aboard his 40-foot Gamefisherman, Decisive.
Four Pros’ Favorite Rigs for Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin & Tuna
As luck would have it, IGFA President Rob Kramer and I heard the news that the Billfish Conservation Act had passed through the Senate at exactly the same time, around 5:30 a.m. No, we weren’t camped out in the office awaiting word from our lobbyists in D.C. We were actually in my truck, trailering my new skiff on our way to fish Flamingo in Everglades National Park.
I just received an e-mail from Capt. Justin Wilson out of Virginia Beach. Apparently, the outstanding billfishing of the past few seasons in that part of the country is not letting up. It’s on fire right now! And Justin’s boat just landed a pending state-record swordfish, a 446-pound whopper.
Virginia Beach, the East’s hottest billfish battleground
In a Q-and-A interview with the Gasparilla Gazette, FWC’s new chairman Kenneth Wright hinted at the possibility of further protection for Florida’s marlin, sailfish, bonefish and tarpon.
I turned 40 this year, and one of the things I’ve come to realize is that time seems to fly by faster with each passing year. Case in point: We have nearly completed the first year of the IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR).
Boat nabs white marlin, blue marlin, sailfish and swordfish in just four hours!
Booby Trap catches four billfish species in just four hours
Capt. Jose Campos is 80 years old and still going strong, intent on adding to a long and noteworthy career by catching his 315th billfish this year.
John Patrick Hemingway revisits Bimini, an old stomping ground of his grandfather, Ernest.
Capt. Brad Philipps, generally regarded as one of the best billfish captains on the planet, added to his legacy in late December, tallying incredible numbers of billfish releases aboard his 40-foot Gamefisherman, Decisive.
Four Pros’ Favorite Rigs for Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin & Tuna
As luck would have it, IGFA President Rob Kramer and I heard the news that the Billfish Conservation Act had passed through the Senate at exactly the same time, around 5:30 a.m. No, we weren’t camped out in the office awaiting word from our lobbyists in D.C. We were actually in my truck, trailering my new skiff on our way to fish Flamingo in Everglades National Park.
I just received an e-mail from Capt. Justin Wilson out of Virginia Beach. Apparently, the outstanding billfishing of the past few seasons in that part of the country is not letting up. It’s on fire right now! And Justin’s boat just landed a pending state-record swordfish, a 446-pound whopper.
Virginia Beach, the East’s hottest billfish battleground
In a Q-and-A interview with the Gasparilla Gazette, FWC’s new chairman Kenneth Wright hinted at the possibility of further protection for Florida’s marlin, sailfish, bonefish and tarpon.
I turned 40 this year, and one of the things I’ve come to realize is that time seems to fly by faster with each passing year. Case in point: We have nearly completed the first year of the IGFA Great Marlin Race (IGMR).
Boat nabs white marlin, blue marlin, sailfish and swordfish in just four hours!
Booby Trap catches four billfish species in just four hours
Capt. Jose Campos is 80 years old and still going strong, intent on adding to a long and noteworthy career by catching his 315th billfish this year.
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