Marlin Expeditions and TBF: Teamwork Makes Conservation Work
After seeing your first billfish, or even better, catching your first one, anglers quickly recognize the power and beauty of this marine species. At TBF, our team works tirelessly to help anglers also understand the importance of billfish, helping them to embrace conservation efforts to ensure future generations can enjoy the same thrilling fishing experiences […]
Changes to Bluefin Tuna Commercial Handgear Fishery
Effective as of July 1st, all Atlantic Tunas General category permit holders, as well as Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permit holders commercially fishing for bluefin tunas will encounter restricted fishing days. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has stated every Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from July 1 through November 30, 2024 will now […]
New Benefit for TBF Members: 20% Off Costa Del Mar Products!
The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is thrilled to announce a fantastic new benefit for its members. Starting July 1, all active TBF members will receive a 20% discount on all Costa Del Mar products. Since their inception in 1983, Costa Del Mar has been known for its high-performance eyewear and being a favorite among anglers and […]
TBF at Orange Beach Sportfishing Club
Longtime TBF supporters, Orange Beach Sportfishing Club (OBSC) recently welcomed TJ Morrell to speak at their club about the latest billfishing news, including updates on the foundation, topics affecting the sportfishing community, and where the organization is headed in terms of billfish conservation. As a thriving sportfishing club in the Gulf, OBSC is familiar with […]
Jack Guarisco at Savannah Sportfishing Club
In May 2024, Jack Guarisco, 17, spoke on behalf of TBF at the Savannah Sportfishing Club! Acting as an advocate for TBF, he handed out magazines and stickers to those in attendance and even jumped on the microphone to dive into the history of TBF. He explained the importance of supporting the foundation and how […]
TBF Legends Category Announcement
New Tag and Release Category Announced! For the upcoming 2024-2025 TBF Annual Tag & Release Competition (November 1st 2024 – October 31st, 2025), The Billfish Foundation (TBF) will be introducing a brand new “TBF Legends” category. We are excited to announce this newly achievable status and wanted to tease it here first before its official […]
Modifications to Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Limit
NOAA is adjusting the daily retention limit for recreational fishermen for the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category. Effective immediately, the limit will extend throughout the remainder of 2024 unless modified by later action. The daily retention limits will apply to permitted Highly Migratory Species Angling and Charter/Headboat vessels when fishing recreationally. The limits are effective […]
California Fines San Diego Fishermen in Poaching Bust
In a significant move to curb illegal fishing, California authorities have busted and fined a group of San Diego fishermen $145,000 for their roles in an elaborate poaching operation. The fishermen were caught illegally harvesting and selling bluefin tuna, yellowtail, and mahi-mahi without the necessary permits and documentation. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) […]
Recapture on Japanese Longliner!
On August 9th, 2022, Katsue Koyano caught a blue marlin aboard Motohiko Goto’s boat, Gotch, in the waters of Hyoutan, Japan. The marlin was relatively small, with an estimated weight of 120 pounds. Just over a year later, in August of 2023, the blue marlin was recaptured in the waters of Micronesia. It was caught […]
Rock the Ocean Team Joins TBF!
In April, TBF was fortunate enough to spend a day offshore with Tortuga Music Festival’s Rock the Ocean (RTO) team. To say it was a success would be an understatement, as we spent an incredible day offshore, fished aboard the Princess Lily, caught some fish, and successfully tagged an Atlantic sailfish. To start, this day […]
