New Study Shows Billfish Should Be Kept in Water to Avoid Mortality

Did you know that it is illegal to remove a billfish from the water if you do not intend to retain it? Many anglers are unaware of this rule, but a new study shows that it exists for good reason. This is because it has been shown that even only a few minutes in the air leads to a marked increase in mortality in white marlins. Learn more about why it is so important to leave billfish in the water in this week’s blog, below.

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How to Choose the Best Billfish Bait

Fishing for MD is excited to debut Team FFMD at the Jimmy Johnson National Billfish Championship in Key Largo, FL on March 9th. To get into the spirit of the event, in today’s blog we’re offering some tips, tricks, and advice for the best bait to use when targeting billfish. Whether you’re looking for marlin, sailfish, or swordfish, the type of bait you choose can make or break your success so read on to learn how to choose the best bait for the fish you’re after.

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