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If you caught what could be a world record marlin, would you keep or release?
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:35 am
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:35 am
I can't say what I'd do for sure in the heat of the moment, but I think I would have a hard time taking a beast like this out of the ocean.
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Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:37 am to GonePecan
Pictures, tag, release.
ETA: I can't even make myself keep a nice bull red, how am I going to keep a giant like that? It just makes you wonder, if you don't keep it, will the next person that catches it?
ETA: I can't even make myself keep a nice bull red, how am I going to keep a giant like that? It just makes you wonder, if you don't keep it, will the next person that catches it?
This post was edited on 3/8/12 at 8:42 am
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:41 am to Chesapeake
I've taken one out in St. Marten and one out in Venice. In both instances it was a pretty bad feeling.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:41 am to Chesapeake
quote:this.
Pictures, tag, release.
And I mean pictures. Like 10000000 pictures lol
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:45 am to mylsuhat
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And I mean pictures. Like 10000000 pictures
Yeah, it'd probably die while I sat there for an hour taking pictures with every camera I could find on the boat.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:46 am to GonePecan
If no immediate danger of him dying or being instantly eaten by sharks, then release absolutely.
If the fish's chances of survival are slim, then would I consider keeping him and bringing it to the docks.
But if I have a Japanese guy wanting to give me $100k+ for my fish, then all bets are off.
If the fish's chances of survival are slim, then would I consider keeping him and bringing it to the docks.
But if I have a Japanese guy wanting to give me $100k+ for my fish, then all bets are off.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:54 am to GonePecan
First of all.... WHAT A BEAST.
It would be a tough call, but I would have to let it live. I don't have any use for a 12 ft fish on my wall.
Is Marlin considered a good table fish? The tuna is going in the boat, the marlin can go in peace.
It would be a tough call, but I would have to let it live. I don't have any use for a 12 ft fish on my wall.
Is Marlin considered a good table fish? The tuna is going in the boat, the marlin can go in peace.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:55 am to GonePecan
Anything over 1000 is acceptable to take. Pretty good chance they would die anyway after the fight.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:57 am to NimbleCat
You still could get a mount of the fish. And you bet your sweet arse that I would 
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:57 am to NimbleCat
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Is Marlin considered a good table fish? .
Not the best, but most places that have huge fish tend to be poorer regions, so the locals would love to have it.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 8:59 am to GonePecan
I'd take some pics, get some measurements, and let it go. I don't ever plan to go Marlin fishing though.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:23 am to Chesapeake
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I can't even make myself keep a nice bull red
<---- Will gladly take them off your hands.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:23 am to NimbleCat
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It would be a tough call, but I would have to let it live. I don't have any use for a 12 ft fish on my wall.
Actually a lot of fish mounts are just fiberglass replica's. They need the length and girth, and from there make your mount. That’s what I did with a tarpon I caught. Got it done in Key West and looks pretty real. Or as real as I needed it to be.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:30 am to TigerTailgater
They're just so regal to me. Like watching them swim under water, so gracefully, its beautiful. I don't keep any over 30". The largest one I've ever caught weighed 25 lbs, give or take.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:32 am to GonePecan
Let her go. Hell, we released every bass we caught this past weekend.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:33 am to Chesapeake
Yeah I may take a picture with a big bull red but if it is over 30" I'm releasing it
besides, you'd need a chainsaw to clean it and then start picking out the worms
besides, you'd need a chainsaw to clean it and then start picking out the worms
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:33 am to GonePecan
i'd keep it, no doubt in my mind.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:35 am to mylsuhat
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Yeah I may take a picture with a big bull red but if it is over 30" I'm releasing it
besides, you'd need a chainsaw to clean it and then start picking out the worms
Yep. My thoughts exactly.
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:38 am to GonePecan
What's the size/weight on this guy? I'd release fa sho
Posted on 3/8/12 at 9:39 am to PapaPogey
I'd say he's ~1200lbs but thats just a guess
ETA: just checked, it's 1,189 lbs.
ETA: just checked, it's 1,189 lbs.
This post was edited on 3/8/12 at 9:41 am
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