When he's not negotiating high stakes private equity funding for technology-focused startups, Kevin Graetz is an active big-game angler. Kevin Graetz has traveled across the Caribbean in search of the best off-shore fishing sites for large species such as tuna and marlin.
Marlins, also known as billfish, can weigh as much as 1,000 pounds and are a desirable prize amongst serious fishermen. These migratory fish tend to congregate in the warmer regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The following countries offer some of the best marlin fishing experiences:
1. Costa Rica - Several marlin species travel to Costa Rican waters during the winter. While the marlin there tends to be smaller, the diversity of fish species makes it an attractive destination.
2. Australia - The Australian northern coast is renowned for its black marlin population. The port town of Cairns hosts numerous fishing charter companies dedicated to marlin fishing.
3. The Canary Islands - These Spanish Islands are closer to Africa than the mainland and are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Six of the largest marlins ever captured in the Atlantic were caught near the Canary Islands.
Marlins, also known as billfish, can weigh as much as 1,000 pounds and are a desirable prize amongst serious fishermen. These migratory fish tend to congregate in the warmer regions of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The following countries offer some of the best marlin fishing experiences:
1. Costa Rica - Several marlin species travel to Costa Rican waters during the winter. While the marlin there tends to be smaller, the diversity of fish species makes it an attractive destination.
2. Australia - The Australian northern coast is renowned for its black marlin population. The port town of Cairns hosts numerous fishing charter companies dedicated to marlin fishing.
3. The Canary Islands - These Spanish Islands are closer to Africa than the mainland and are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Six of the largest marlins ever captured in the Atlantic were caught near the Canary Islands.
