Islamorada is a captivating place-- and not just for the fishing. On a highway map (if people still use such things) it sits rather unassumingly in about the middle of the Keys. Tourists that …
My Best Day Black Marlin Fishing: Capt. Tom Francis
What follows is Captain Tom Francis’ best day black marlin fishing. Francis runs the Ultimate Lady—a wonderfully appointed 92’ exploration catamaran. With Francis at the helm since 2001, the …
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Cancer Survivor, Blue Marlin State Record and MONGO Champion
Fishing stories come in many shapes and sizes. Few have more dimensions than the tale of 2020 MONGO champion blue marlin... 2020 was an up and down year for many. While the year will be remembered …
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The Biggest Gulf Swordfish of 2020: Titan Up’s MONGO
What follows is the story of how Captain Jeff Wilson and the Titan Up caught the biggest Gulf swordfish of 2020. The swordfish that won the MONGO. Captain Jeff Wilson and the Titan Up fishing team …
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Kiwi Van Leeuwen: People to Fish With Before You Die
Many are the people who can catch fish. Few are the people to fish with before you die... Kiwi is one such person. Captain Chris “Kiwi” Van Leeuwen is a hell of an interesting guy. Like somebody …
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The MONGO: Changing the Tournament Landscape
While the MONGO Offshore Challenge is a fishing tournament, the event is much more than that. As much as anything, the MONGO showcases the incredible fishing and camaraderie within the Gulf Coast …
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