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Blue Marlin
Detailed Information on the Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin:
Appearance:
- Upper cobalt blue on top shading to a silvery white below
- Upper jaw elongated in form of a spear
- The dorsal, pectoral and anal fins are all pointed
- No dark spots on the dorsal fin
Habitat:
A deep-sea fish that makes major trans-Atlantic migrations.
Behavior:
Unlike swordfish, blue marlin feed mostly during the day. They hunt alone and have been reported to use their long, sharp bill to slice or stun prey.
State Record:
1046 lbs, caught near Panama City
Fishing Tips and Facts:
This may be the ultimate of the big game fish - the one Hemingway so often wrote about. Serious anglers rig heavy and expect to fight a marlin for 4-6 hours.
