blue marlin Archives - Louisiana Sportsman

Species spotlight: Blue marlin

May 26, 2022 Brian Cope

The blue marlin is one of the most highly sought after gamefish on the planet. They can reach great size, and their meat is excellent. […]

Epic blue marlin bite in the Gulf

June 25, 2019 Patrick Bonin

Chris Hall has been on lots and lots of blue marlin trips — but none as successful as he and his crew experienced during the Louisiana Billfish Classic. […]

Baton Rouge angler wins Blue Marlin Grand Championship

July 13, 2015 Capt. Dave Lear

Sometimes the little guys do win. And win big. […]

Fog Cutter tags and releases three blue marlin, including a 700-pounder to win division at Faux Pas Lodge Rodeo

July 31, 2014 Patrick Bonin

Capt. Chris Hall enjoyed an epic two days of bill fishing near Shell’s Ursa platform last Thursday and Friday, tagging and releasing three blue marlin weighing about 300, 500 and 700 pounds each. […]

Giant blue marlin taken at International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo

July 31, 2013 Patrick Bonin

Lots of things can happen in 13 hours.

That’s plenty of time to watch 26 back-to-back episodes of “The Big Bang Theory.” […]