Indholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2018 i Marlin

The late-summer and early-fall white marlin fishing in the northeastern United States this year was off the charts. As our social media feeds jammed up with picture after picture of boats flying a ridiculous number of flags, we asked Matthew Upton, of Roffer’s Ocean Fishing Forecasting Service, for some insight on exactly why this white marlin bite remained so hot for so long, and as far north as the Hudson Canyon. Upton says it is very common for white marlin to congregate in certain areas in the region as they get ready for their fall migration south. He says the good fishing was aided by ideal ocean conditions and good moon phase, and likely was also due to an attractive amount of bait. “We observed a clockwise-rotating eddy circulation east…

From 2004 to 2007, the city of Ramadi, Iraq, was one of the most violent and bloody places on the planet, where the American military was fighting a determined enemy and a steadfast insurgency. Mike Nares and Chris Moret served with the 1st Battalion of the 503rd Infantry Regiment on two deployments spanning 27 months of fighting to make peace in that city of turmoil. In 2009, both men were sent to Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, where they spent another tour conducting patrols and carrying out humanitarian missions. Nares was wounded twice over the course of his three deployments, receiving two Purple Heart medals: one from a blast from an improvised explosive device in Iraq, and one from a 3½-hour gunfight during which four of his fellow soldiers were killed. Sitting…

THE CURRENT GENERATION OF PRODUCTION AND CUSTOM SPORT-FISHERS IS MORE DIVERSE THAN EVER. THE COMING YEAR WILL SEE THE REINTRODUCTION OF A POPULAR BRAND — CABO YACHTS — AS WELL AS A SLEW OF NEW BOATS FROM BUILDERS SUCH AS TITAN, SCARBOROUGH, BAYLISS, JARRETT BAY AND MANY MORE. LARGE CONVERTIBLES REMAIN POPULAR, ALTHOUGH EXPRESS AND WALKAROUND MODELS ARE ALSO WELL-REPRESENTED. THE OUTLOOK IS BRIGHT INDEED. LOA: 78' BEAM: 21'8" DRAFT: 5'10" DISP.: 150,000 LB. FUEL: 2,700 GAL. WATER: 450 GAL. POWER: TWIN 2,600 HP MTU 16V 2000 M96L BAYLISS 78 North Carolina’s Bayliss Boatworks has begun construction on Blue View, a new 78-footer built for current Bayliss owners who enjoy the options to travel, fish and entertain anywhere in the world. The exterior will include a full teak package, including…

Paying homage to the company’s original 54-footer, Bertram Yachts has combined the latest in boatbuilding techniques and innovations with modern interiors that are not only bright and sophisticated but live-in comfortable. Along with a handful of industry executives and potential buyers, I was privy to see the new Bertram 61 — the model that will redefine the Bertram brand — in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bertram Yachts has taken its share of punches over the past 60 years, but the brand has remained amazingly resilient, embracing what the company holds most dear: its iconic name. Chief executive officer Peter Truslow has been charged with the company’s rebirth by reverencing the models that got them where they are today. Part of that plan involved moving to a waterfront shipyard facility in Tampa,…

Our editors’ picks for unique gift-giving this season MODERN ARTISANS MONEY CLIP Hand-forged in Maryland, this handsome bronze money clip is embellished with a marlin in layers of hand-cut, textured German silver to create a three-dimensional likeness. The distressed dark patina provides surface highlights while also giving it an antique, timeworn character. The sturdy clip is constructed of solid 18-gauge bronze. modernartisans.com BAJA CAFE CUSTOM - AGED TEQUILA Starting with your preferred agave silver tequila, Baja Cafe will store and age it in your own American oak 5-liter barrel. A true reposado occurs in six months or more, and an añejo in one year or more. The barrel-aging process imparts color and flavor — smoothing the taste — and the barrel can be used as many times as you like.…

In 2016, I wrote a column regarding the archaic swordfish drift-gillnet fishery in California. With just roughly 20 vessels, this fishery kills more dolphins, porpoises and whales than all other fisheries on the U.S. West Coast and Alaska combined, in addition to killing marlin, bluefin tuna and other game fish that recreational anglers like to pursue. Fortunately, drift gill nets have been going the way of the dinosaur for some time now. In the case of California, this is an unfortunate situation in that you have a commercial fishery for a species that is currently well-managed (swordfish is neither overfished nor experiencing overfishing), but the gear being used to catch the fish is excessively dirty, meaning that it incurs high levels of bycatch. The good news is that it doesn’t…

HAVING WORKED AS A CAPTAIN IN NORTH KEY LARGO FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS, I HAVE BEEN UP AND DOWN THESE FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS BOTH FISHING AND SHOWING MY BOSS AND HIS GUESTS THE SIGHTS AND TASTES ALONG THE WAY. AND WHEN THIS WEEK’S COLD FRONT MAKES WAY FOR THE NEXT WAVE OF SAILFISH TO PUSH INTO THE AREA, THERE ARE PLENTY OF WHAT-TO-DO-WHEN-IT’S BLOWING ACTIVITIES TO PASS THE TIME. SO WHETHER YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR OWN BOAT DOWN, CHARTER YOUR WAY THROUGH OR TOW A CENTER-CONSOLE FOR A SERIOUS ROAD TRIP, SPENDING A WINTER SEASON IN THE KEYS IS A GREAT WAY TO GAIN SOME MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES, ON AND OFF THE WATER. NORTH KEY LARGO 25° 18' 42" N, 80° 16' 46" W At 33 miles long, Key Largo…

If you build it, they will come. That line is more than just the mantra from a 1980s Kevin Costner baseball flick; it could just as easily apply to the sprawling resort and marina located on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast that’s known throughout the sport-fishing community simply as Los Sueños: the dreams. Prior to the development of the resort, sport fishing in Costa Rica was much more of a rustic proposition. The fishing was always there — terrific numbers of sailfish for most of the year, along with plenty of the three Pacific marlin species — but the travel experience was a bit more involved. Most of the action revolved around Flamingo in the north, with a few charter boats on moorings in Carrillo, Quepos and elsewhere. Just about…

In today’s boating market, it seems bigger is better. Sport-fishermen now regularly exceed the 70-foot mark, and even outboard-powered center-consoles are carrying price tags approaching seven figures. Few builders seem interested in boats under 40 feet, so it was truly refreshing to see a new design from Maverick Yachts. The Costa Rica boatbuilder is perhaps best known for its tough-as-nails charter boats in the 43- to 50-foot range, but the company has introduced a new model that really turned our heads: the Maverick 36 Walkaround. I had a chance to fish aboard Hull No. 1, Super Fly, out of Los Sueños Resort and Marina, where we put the boat through her paces in real-world conditions. Stepping aboard with Capt. Rudy Arguedas and Maverick’s sport-fishing director, Christian Rojas, it was immediately…

“LEFT TEASER!” A sharp shout from the bridge results in a mad scramble in the cockpit below: Clear the daisy chain and get a pitch bait in the water — fast. The fish is still there; it’s switching to the ballyhoo you’ve free-spooled back just past the boat’s second wave. Eyes locked on the bait, ready for the bite that’s coming at any second. And just when everything is executed perfectly, what you might have thought was a lit-up striped marlin turns into a mahimahi. Fooled you. LOCATION Pepper Ailor captured the action during a day on Reel Screamer, fishing in Costa Rica. TECH SPECS CAMERA: Nikon D7100 LENS: Nikon 55-300mm ISO: 200 APERTURE: f/4.5 SPEED: 1/1250 sec…

Capt. Jerry Owens has only been to Bermuda twice, as a mate on different boats. Bringing the 61-foot Viking Playmaker to Bermuda for the first time this season, the team managed to stay just steps ahead of the 41 other teams to win the 2018 Bermuda Triple Crown Series by releasing 10 blue marlin and one white marlin — all caught by owner Phil DePaulis’ 24-year-old son, Andrew. LEG ONE: BERMUDA BILLFISH BLAST Playmaker was fishing Challenger Bank alone. The team ended up going one for two on blues the first day, and was looking forward to Day Two. “First day of the tournament season, we were on the board and feeling good, and then I hit something,” says Owens. “The haul-out and wheel change cost us most of Day…

Like clockwork, the winter cold fronts appear almost weekly, and occasionally, there will be a day or two where you get blown out. These land-based activities are a sure way to keep your crew engaged. THE UPPER KEYS Probably the most famous place in northern Monroe County is the hurricane-defiant Alabama Jack’s. Located in “downtown” Card Sound, AJ’s has been a Keys landmark since 1953, when Jack Stratham bought the lease from a Miami plumber. Sitting on the waterway south of the road and accessible by car or boat, Alabama Jack’s is an open-air gathering place and a favorite watering hole for those looking for good conch fritters and a cold beer or three. THE MIDDLE KEYS Your friends will thank you when you take them down the time-worn docks…

THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA OFFERS SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE SPORT FISHING IN THE WORLD, THANKS TO ITS LOCATION, BORDERED BY COSTA RICA TO THE WEST AND COLOMBIA AT THE SOUTHEASTERN END. AND WHILE THE CARIBBEAN SEA LAPS THE NORTHERN SHORES, IT’S THE PLACID PACIFIC TO THE SOUTH THAT HOLDS THE ACTION WE SEEK. There are a number of lodges and fishing operations throughout the country. One thing they share is the general ease of access. Most visitors arrive at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, departing for the lodges on the coast via regional airlines, charter carriers or private shuttles. Panama City is renowned as one of the most beautiful capitals in Central America, making for a terrific overnight destination in its own right. The dry season generally runs…

The primary reason to perform an offshore closing is to avoid state sales tax. Many states have a sales tax cap, which has reduced the frequency of such closings. However, there are still certain scenarios and jurisdictions in which an offshore closing can be a useful tool. To be clear, a boat buyer should always hire legal counsel to assist with an offshore closing, but it is still helpful to have a basic understanding of how the closings are performed as well as potential mistakes to avoid. THE PROCESS Offshore closings occur outside state waters. In other words, delivery of the vessel must be made from the seller to the buyer outside of a state’s jurisdiction in order to avoid its taxes. The process itself is fairly straightforward so long…