Catch and Release Techniques for Marlin Fishing

When it comes to Marlin fishing, there’s more than one way to hook a beast. Anglers around the world use a variety of techniques to tempt these giants of the deep. Trolling is the go-to method, using artificial lures like Kona heads, Pakula skirts, and Ilanders rigged with ballyhoo. Live baiting also plays a major role—big baits like skipjack tuna, bonito, or rainbow runners are irresistible to hungry marlin. Teasers and dredges help raise fish into the spread, while pitch baiting allows for tha