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BLUE
MARLIN (Makaira nigricans) The blue
marlin is a highly regarded member of the billfish
family and considered by many anglers to be the
top big game species in the sea. Blues have lavender
stripes that appear when excited but fade after
death. The lateral line is not visible in adults
without removing scales. The back is dark blue and
the belly is a silver/white.
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IGFA
All Tackle Record
Weight: ATL
M-60kg (130lb) 636.00kg (1402lb 2oz) Vitoria, Brazil
02/29/1992 Paulo Roberto A Amorim PAC
M-60kg (130lb) 624.14kg (1376lb 0oz) Kaaiwi Point,
Kona, Hawaii 05/31/1982 JayWm de Beaubien
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Typical
range: Highly migratory throughout
the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. They roam
deep waters and congregate near baitfish-producing
bottom structures such as continental shelves, canyons
and reefs.
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Common
Tackle: Heavy trolling rods and
lever-drag reels with 50- to 130-pound line are
standard equipment. Blue marlin can also be caught
with heavy fly fishing gear.
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Common
Fishing Method: Trolling natural
baits, brightly colored lures and teasers. Fast
trolling is the style. Trolling with squid imitations
and various large trolling lures is by far the most
common method. Whole live and dead bait rigs are
also popular, including but not limited to bonito,
dolphin, mullet, mackerel, ballyhoo and squid.
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Common
Baits: Blues are voracious and not
very selective eaters. They will consume most any
baitfish presented to them but their preferences
are frigate and Spanish mackerel, squid, whole dolphin,
whole blackfin tuna, bonefish, flying fish, all
local food fish, fish strips and artificial lures.
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PreferredTemperatures:
Lower Avoidance: 70, Upper avoidance: 88, Optimum:
74-82
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Best
time to fish: Check the destination you will be fishing.
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