CyberAngler

White marlin, a rarity for Turks and Caicos, is definitely the fish of the month. One boat went 3 for 7 this week and the Gwendolyn is two for two. All the fish have been taking large blue marlin lures just offshore at the hotel on Parrot Cay. It is still early for Blue Marlin but we released two blues this week amidst all the white’s. The drill remains the same pulling lures just offshore (1,000 feet plus) with most of the bites happening midday. It seems without explanation that almost all billfish bites in the last twelve years comes after 10:00am. Some good dolphin and wahoo action offshore. Yellowfin tuna at the offshore humps 50 miles away has been excellent for those wanting a break from the billfishing. As expected as the water temperature heats up so does the blue marlin action.

The crew from ESPN just left and we want to thank them for coming to Turks and Caicos and hope that they will return soon.

For more details on techniques or just feedback on fishing turks and caicos please give us shout. Geoff Adams

I got here some facts about the great white marlin.. (i just taken this from the net)


Family Istiophoridae, BILLFISHES

"Description: color of body dark blue to chocolate brown, shading to silvery white underbelly; noticeable spots on dorsal fin; upper jaw elongated in shape of spear; body covered with embedded scales with a single sharp point; tips of first dorsal, pectoral, and first anal fins rounded; lateral line curved above pectoral fin, then going in straight line to base of tail.

Similar Fish: blue marlin, Makaira nigricans.

Where found: OFFSHORE, a blue water fish.

Size: common to 8 feet.

*Florida Record: 161 lbs.

Remarks: uses its bill to stun fast-moving fishes, then turns to consume them; spawning procedures unknown; ranges throughout the Atlantic and Caribbean; feeds on squid and pelagic fishes.