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THE QUEST FOR MEDITERRANEAN SWORDFISH OFF FRANCE
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September 25, 2017

THE QUEST FOR MEDITERRANEAN SWORDFISH OFF FRANCE

In a small coastal town on the French Riviera, fishing is now part of history, romanticized by the thousands of international holiday seekers making new use of the beaches and…
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TAG & RELEASE COMPETITION UPDATE!
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July 6, 2017

TAG & RELEASE COMPETITION UPDATE!

We may still be highlighting last year’s award winners, but the Tag & Release Competition update as it stands. Don’t forget, these positions will be shifting constantly until the final…
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TBF MOBILE APPLICATION GOES LIVE!
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September 13, 2016

TBF MOBILE APPLICATION GOES LIVE!

Over the past 26 years, the sportfishing community has provided The Billfish Foundation (TBF) with over 220,000 tag and release records, making it the largest private billfish database worldwide. The data received helps marine researchers gain insight…
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UPDATED STANDINGS FOR 2016 ANNUAL TAG & RELEASE COMPETITION
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September 12, 2016

UPDATED STANDINGS FOR 2016 ANNUAL TAG & RELEASE COMPETITION

Fall is almost here, and that means the competition year is winding down. Here are the current standings for the 2016 International Tag & Release competition. Those of you in…
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UPDATED 2016 GULF OF MEXICO MARLIN TAGGING COMPETITION STANDINGS
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September 12, 2016

UPDATED 2016 GULF OF MEXICO MARLIN TAGGING COMPETITION STANDINGS

Tournament season is coming to a close which means opportunities to get out there are getting fewer and the competition is stiff. Here are the current standings for the 2016…
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2016 TAG & RELEASE COMPETITION UPDATE
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April 6, 2016

2016 TAG & RELEASE COMPETITION UPDATE

Just when it seems that the excitement from last year’s Tag & Release Award Ceremony has begun to wind down, we’ve started ramping up for the 2016 competition. This year…
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TBF HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!
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November 30, 2015

TBF HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE!

Tis the season to think about special gifts for that special angler in your life. We hope you will take a look and enjoy some of the great gift ideas…
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Angler Education
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July 26, 2013

Angler Education

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TBF’S TAG AND RELEASE COMPETITION NOTES:
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May 17, 2011

TBF’S TAG AND RELEASE COMPETITION NOTES:

We ask you to fill out our Yellow Tag Report Card which accompanies the billfish tags and submit those immediately. These yellow report cards display the series of tag report…
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I RECAPTURED A TBF TAGGED BILLFISH: WHAT NOW?
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May 27, 2010

I RECAPTURED A TBF TAGGED BILLFISH: WHAT NOW?

Have you recaptured a TBF tagged billfish? Congratulations, it is a rare feat for anglers to catch a tagged fish, so thank for reporting it! By reporting your recapture, you…
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