Big jump from a little blue marlin

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Trolling for Billfish requires some very specialized equipment. This 58' Monterey custom boat is designed to go in reverse in pursuit of these apex predators.
Crew members and anglers work in harmony to get the fish close to the boat. Even when sea conditions throw some salt in your face.
When the mate grabs the leader, no one knows how the fish will react. Everybody is hoping for some memorable jumps behind the boat. And with any luck, a snapshot or two.
Even small Marlin can put on a good show.
When the fight time is brief, some fish can really impress you at the end.
And then there is that special catch that makes your day and remains in your memory for years to come. It helps to have a high speed camera in your hands and pointed in the the right direction. Here is the action at 8 frames per second, @ 1/200th of a second.
When each slice is cut out and layered onto one frame of the boat, a Marlin rainbow is created.

Little Fish Big Jump