Blue Marlin
Makaira Nigricans
- Aliases: n/a
- Freshwater: No
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Saltwater:
Yes
- Inshore: No
- Offshore: Yes
- Max Length (In Inches): 197
- Max Weight (In Lbs.): 1500
Baits
Bait | Did this bait work? |
# users used this bait |
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Ballyhoo | 1 | |
Little Tunny | 1 | |
Mackerel, Spanish | 1 |
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Details
The pinnacle of sportfishing. The marlin is characterized by its giant size, jumping ability and of course the bill. The blue marlin usually has a darker blue back than most other marlin. It also usually has some vertical stripes down its back.
How to Catch:
Blue marlin can be caught trolling horse ballyhoo, Artifical trolling lures and slow trolling live buts such as Tuna and Bonita (little tunny)