How to Catch Marlin & Billfish (Our First Big Tournament! Gear, Rigging, Cost, Techniques & More)

Are you trying to learn how to catch Marlin and other types of Billfish? If so, this video is the perfect start. Specifically, in this video you'll learn:

-What types of rods and reels are best for Marlin and Billfish fishing?
-How much should you expect to spend to get your Billfishing gear set up?
-How to properly rig a rod for Billfish
-What are the best techniques for catching Billfish/Marlin?

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[Firewoodmaninvirgina]

Another good video!
Best of luck to y’all in the tournament, leave everyone speechless when you weigh in 😂👍👍

[danielschlear]

Get um Good luck and safe travels for you and your crew.

[wbmoore]

Great video!! Watched it twice. Be sure to show us you guys setting the spread sometime. You have a great crew!

[Captjames]

Another Great video. Good luck guys! Hope to see some tournament video. Catch’em Up !

[CodyStarling]

Seen the professor Friday night out at the boat, he was on the phone the whole time so I didn’t stop to talk but nice rig!

[csuitecharters]

Great video and tutorial! Thank You!!!

[Justfoldit]

Great video, question, do you have the conta t details for the custom rod maker. I am looking for a new setup of rods. Thanks

[reelknottyfishing]

I've read the IGFA rules and the White Marlin Open Rules (Mid Atlantic here), and I don't see anywhere that says circle hooks must be used on dead bait.

Is that rule specific to the tournaments you guys fish?

[mikerileyfop]

I thought the leader starts at the Bimini?