ANGLER: Michael Taylor
TAG ID: GFR4584
SPECIES TAGGED: Atlantic Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus)
IF OTHER:
LOCATION: Offshore of Puerto Aventuras, Mexico.
DATE: 05/14/2015
RESEARCH CENTER: N/A
BOAT NAME: Marlin Magic
CAPTAIN NAME: Pol Ku`
MATE 1 NAME: David Tinal
MATE 2 NAME: Alex Balon
Catch Data
OCEAN: Atlantic/Caribbean Sea
LATITUDE: 20.43
LONGITUDE: -87.21
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MEASUREMENT INFORMATION:
OVERALL LENGTH: 77 in
MEASUREMENT TYPE: Estimated TL (Total Length)
ESTIMATED WEIGHT: 60 lb
FIGHT TIME: 20 min
FISH CONDITION: Excellent
ADDITIONAL REMARKS: We were able to back down on the fish and land it quickly. We brought on board without a gaffing cut the liter took a few quick photos and released quickly. The fish hit the water and swam away quickly. Floating or reviving techniques were not necessary. Great Captain and Crew looked out for the health of the fish and were happy with the quick release as well as the color of the fish upon release.
BAIT USED: Dead Bait
WAS THE FISH PREVIOUSLY TAGGED? No
IF YES – ENTER TAG #: