• Catching a giant marlin is the ultimate test of almost everything that’s included in the pages of this magazine. Bringing all the elements together to land a fish of this magnitude takes a ton of skill—and a little luck. Those who’ve experienced the largest of marlin know that some are almost uncatchable, so using every tool at your disposal and coercing the fish into making a mistake is often the only way to get it within reach of the leader.
Drag management is one of the most critical aspects of the catch process. Drag is all about timing; adding or reducing pressure at the right times can be the difference between winning and losing the battle. It basically comes down to working smarter,