Waterman Sportfishing 8/01/08

Have you noticed a pattern? Everyday that it is pouring at 5 the boats come in with lots of flags flying from the outriggers! Today we caught four white marlins. Here is some interesting info on our target

species from Wikepedia:
Species Description

White marlin are large, elongated fish with a large upper jaw that forms a spear which is round in cross-section. They are dark blue to chocolate-brown in color. Although generally considered to be a rare and solitary species relative to other similar fish, white marlin occur in small groups consisting of several individuals.
Ecology
Average size is 45 to 65 lbs (20-30 kg), with females reaching relatively larger sizes. White marlin preferred habitat is deep blue water over 330 feet. The species is usually migrates to high latitudes in the warm season. They reproduce while in the subtropics; spawning in early summer in deep, oceanic waters. Prey items include a variety of fishes, crustaceans, and cephalopods.

Waterman Sportfishing

Virginia Beach, VA

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