Blue Marlin
(Makaira mazara) and (Makaira nigricans)
Current I.G.F.A. all time record: 636kg (1402lb 2oz) - Vitoria, Brazil - Feb 29, 1992
Description: Cobalt blue on top shading to silvery white on bottom, upper jaw elongated in form of a spear, dorsal fin pointed at front end, pectoral fin and anal fin pointed, lateral line reticulated (interwoven like a net, difficult to see in large specimens), no dark spots on dorsal fin, body covered with imbedded scales ending in one or two sharp points.
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Size: The blue marlin is the largest of the marlins, common to 11 feet, known to exceed 2,000 pounds.
Range: An offshore, blue-water fish, pelagic, makes trans-Oceanic migrations.
Natural History: Most trophy size blue marlin are females, males normally do not exceed 300 pounds, spawning procedures are unknown, feeds on squid and pelagic fishes including tuna, dolphin (dorado) and mackerel.
Fighting Characteristics: Very strong and exceptionally fast fish which can test not only the angler and tackle but the entire crew. The capture of a large Blue is definitely a team effort. Usually fights deeper than a Black or Striped Marlin. Large Blues will often spool large reels in a very short amount of time. Will continually reverse direction which makes capturing Blues more difficult for the boat driver then other billfish.
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