Sunday, February 12, 2012

A Massive Fish Tale - Hooking The Blue Marlin

By Ben Pate


One of the largest and strikingly beautiful fish to grace the ocean is the blue marlin. These stunning creatures spend their lives far out in the ocean. Because of their large size and their unique beauty they are often featured in deep sea fishing tours and charters. Their size and beauty have lead them to be one of the most popular fished species in the world. Go Blue Marlin Fishing!

Size

The blue marlin claims the title of the largest Atlantic marlin as well as being one of the biggest fish in the world. The females, which tend to be much larger than the males, can reach sizes of up to 14 feet in length and can weigh close to 2,000 pounds. However, average sizes range from 11 feet in length to about 400 pounds.

Physique

Blue marlins are very easy to recognize. This is because of their size as well as their unique markings and physical attributes. Blue marlins have a cobalt-blue color gracing their top half and a silvery-white on their bottom. They feature a distinct dorsal fin as well as their long spear-like jaw which they are known for. They are a species with great agility and can be very dangerous as well.

Habitat

Blue marlins are located in tropical waters. They are native to the warmer temperatures that can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They stay near the surface of the water as the temperature is warmer. Their cuisine includes: mackerel, tuna, and the occasional squid. In addition to their feeding habits they also follow the warm ocean currents in their migratory pattern.

Fishing

One of the reasons blue marlins are commonly featured on Panama fishing charters is because of the ferocious fight they put up. These fish are known for wrestling with fishing lines and creating quite a struggle for fishermen. This is why they are considered prized catches. Because they are popularly fished, although they are not endangered now, their population may be decreasing.

Endangered

Due to the popularity of blue marlins in the sport fishing world, their population may be dwindling. Conservationists are concerned about the unregulated fishing. In addition to the fun in fishing for blue marlin, they also feature a delicacy like taste in their meat. In some countries, such as Japan, there meat is served raw as Sashimi.




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