A private equity executive in New Canaan, Connecticut, Kevin Graetz has raised in excess of $1 billion for technology-focused companies over the course of his career. Away from work, Kevin Graetz is a sportfishing enthusiast and has angled for marlin and other game fish in locations such as Jamaica and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
While game fishing offers anglers a wide range of targets, including tarpon, shark, and mahi-mahi, few fish offer the thrill and challenge of the blue marlin. According to a recent ranking of the top 100 game fish by Sport Fishing magazine, the blue marlin is officially the number-one game fish in the world.
In compiling its rankings, the magazine considered many factors, including the speed and stamina of the fish and the aerobatics that add to the beauty and excitement of the catch. The blue marlin also received points for becoming increasingly rare. Due to illegal fishing practices and environmental degradation of its habitats, the blue marlin is now a relatively threatened species.
