Date : 15.04.2010
Author : TrevorG
Country : Cape Verde
Area : Atlantic
Type of fish : Marlin
Technique : Trolling
Difficulty : Some days too easy!
Tips : Visit the gym before you go.

The Cape Verde Islands have become a 'hot spot' for early season blue marlin. From March to June the chances of multiple strikes and catching your first marlin are superb.

The picture is of Tom Bettle fighting a good size blue on Penn stand-up gear. Senator rod, International VSX reel.