White Marlin

[theangler]

[size 1]In an effort to help each other get on the fish, we will be adding a series of posts entitled by the type of fishing we are targeting and would like all users who wish to include their "favorite way to catch these fish", "favorite spots" (doesn't have to be exact), "favorite guides for these fish", "tackle tips", "recommended tackle", "beginner tips", "boating techniques" or any other information you feel would be helpful to other anglers targeting this type of fish.[/size]
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[davetclown]

[center][/center][center][font "Arial"]Description: Color of body dark blue to chocolate brown, shading to silvery white underbelly; noticeable spots on dorsal fins; upper jaw elongated in shape of spear; body covered with imbedded 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.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Where found: Offshore, a blue water fish. [/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]Size: Common to 8 feet.[/font][/center] [center][font "Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"]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.[/font][/center]
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