Thread: Marlin?
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Old 09-08-2013, 09:31 AM   #9
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Re: Marlin?

I've had a few close encounters with Big Marlin and opted not to take the shot. What I think I'd like more than a Big Marlin on my shaft, is a Nice Picture of a live Big Marlin that I took on my wall as it was swimming next to me.

Some things to think about. If out of shear luck, you happened to stone that 300lb beauty, are you prepared to keep it from sinking to the bottom of the ocean? If you are on a boat and will be coming back into a marina or port, are you prepared to incur the wrath of any local RnR fishermen who may use those fish as sustainable catch and release source of income? Sometimes dealing with those guys can be rough or costly.

I'd hate to see a majestic fish like a 200lb or 300lb Marlin shot simply as a photo and a give away as I've seen happen in some places. But, I've eaten marlin and even Sailfish before and they were both good enough slow cooked on a smoky fire.
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