Black Marlin Release

"One of the reasons I love fishing in Panama is the black and blue marlin bite that happens down there from December - June on the Hannibal bank. Day in and day out we are privy to some of the world's best marlin action on both lures and live baits. Here, angler Glen Gilmore and mate Juan Spragg get ready to chase down a black hooked on a live 20# yellowfin tuna." Capt Josh Temple

Both black and blue marlin tear off for the horizon at rates of unimaginable speed after they're hooked. Often times tearing a swath through the surface of the ocean in spectacular jumps. This black marlin feels the hook and throws the after burners on.

A large black marlin requires a lot of energy and power to fly through the air like this, luckily this 600# class fish has plenty of muscle to utilize.

Over the past decade circle hooks have proven their worth in live and dead bait fishing for almost all species of gamefish. The circle hook in this picture is doing it's job perfectly, lodged firmly in the corner of this 600# blacks left maxillary bone, offering substantial purchase, and very little impact on the fish's health.

"Glen Gilmore is the angler fighting the fish here in this picture. He owns a Gym and stays in excellent physical condition. That's pretty much required if you plan on tackling these big black marlin on stand-up gear." Capt Josh Temple

Nothing compares to the moment when a large marlin comes up on the leader at the side of the boat. Here tag man Carter Andrews and leader man Juan Spragg get close and personal.

"Juan's a great wireman, he's not afraid of putting himself in harms way to ensure that these big fish are handled properly boat-side, and takes personal pride in removing circle hooks from the corner of the fish's jaw. Here he prepares to remove the circle hook on a black that weighs almost four times as much as he does. Crazy Columbian!" Capt Josh Temple

"Do you think Carter, Glen, Juan, and I are having any fun?!?!?! We went 6 for 6 on black marlin in three and a half days of fishing, THAT's why we go to Panama baby!" Capt Josh Temple