CATCH A MARLIN NOW
Marlin are in many ways the ultimate thrill in fishing. They’re spectacularly beautiful, incredibly athletic, jump repeatedly, and they’re a mighty challenge to catch! They are also much more prevalent than most people realise — in fact, I’ve caught them within sight of Sydney Harbour. You don’t need an elaborate cruiser to catch marlin. They are regularly caught from even small trailerboats.
However, marlin are elusive so to have a good chance of success you need to know where to look. They are also masters of escape, so it helps to learn the tricks and tackle that will prevent heartache and shave a great deal of time and expense off your quest.
SHORTCUT TO SUCCESS
When I was a schoolboy obsessed by fish, particularly the big ocean-roaming gamefish, I dreamed of catching my first marlin. I read books and gazed in wonder at the photos of magnificent, streamlined creatures that powered off at blistering speed, tearing up the ocean as they leapt high above the waves in spectacular greyhounding bounds of defiance.
Determined to make the dream a reality, I sought out and joined a local fishing club where I met like-minded enthusiasts who not only shared their knowledge, but occasionally invited me out on their boats to assist in the teamwork required for such fishing. This was my first major breakthrough. I
