Black Marlin Grander Cairns Australia

[LuckyLady]

This is a video of the 1150lb Marlin that was caught off Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, on baord the amazing game fishing vessel Cool Runnings.. as you can see everyone was on an amazing high. The fish was released to fight another day

[Finnseeker]

This is a video of the 1150lb Marlin that was caught off Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia, on baord the amazing game fishing vessel Cool Runnings.. as you can see everyone was on an amazing high. The fish was released to fight another day

Nice video and nice fish . Im not sure its all as big as they say from my perspective but a nice big fish. Thanks for sharing

[scattered_grass]

someone must be really good at guestimating, I'd say more like 1147

No doubt, great video of an amazing animal.

[frankypettolina]

Cool video no doubt.

BUT, I would love to hear from Roddy or Kenton Geer or one of the other fellows on here that has put the steel in a Grander as to the size estimate on that fish. I know it is tough to tell from camera angle and what not, but I think this may be a prime case of "if you don't weigh it, don't say it...."

I always thought the camera added 10 pounds

[scattered_grass]

Cool video no doubt.

BUT, I would love to hear from Roddy or Kenton Geer or one of the other fellows on here that has put the steel in a Grander as to the size estimate on that fish. I know it is tough to tell from camera angle and what not, but I think this may be a prime case of "if you don't weigh it, don't say it...."

I always thought the camera added 10 pounds

It's way cooler to get video of an 800 lber I think, than stick a grander just to have your picture taken with it. But yeah, I didn't think you could "say it, unless you weighed it".

[Andaman Andy]

It's way cooler to get video of an 800 lber I think, than stick a grander just to have your picture taken with it. But yeah, I didn't think you could "say it, unless you weighed it".

Ditto that, i would give it 700 - 800LB i am sure one of the big dogs will chime in and put us straight.

[hubris 1]

Forget the weight, I think its more than 10 lbs frank, that is some of the most "foolish" behavior I have seen. I know it seems cool, everyone thinks their a star, its on u-tube, and Im a dick but.......I think thats a pretty good example of what NOT to do.
Unless you want to be air lifted back to land with a giant wound to show for it, or better yet be the most "experienced" mate in the world and get pulled over never to be seen again. Boy, if only deepy was here to set me straight, on those standing wave patterns and all the smarts it takes to handle a pretty live fish like that right at the boat. More man than I am I guess. Never, would I act like that with such a green fish jumping at the transom.
Its amazing how many people film their stupidity and think it makes them ........smart.

[marlin magnet]

If I were the wireman, I would be pissed. No doubt these guys have experience, but the angler has to wind on the slack when the wiremen has a grip. Look at this again and watch how much slack is in the line between the wireman and the tip of the rod. Rule is, wind up all slack, or see your mate get tangled and pulled over board. I look forward to someday catching a fish that size.

[bobdu11]

Great job on a beautiful Marlin !...Bob

[Finnseeker]

Cool video no doubt.

BUT, I would love to hear from Roddy or Kenton Geer or one of the other fellows on here that has put the steel in a Grander as to the size estimate on that fish. I know it is tough to tell from camera angle and what not, but I think this may be a prime case of "if you don't weigh it, don't say it...."

I always thought the camera added 10 pounds

Beleive me I have caught seen many a grander and why my first comments earlier. Nice fish but not the mark from my experince and expertise