Marlin Fly Week
The Marlin Fly Project continues through 2025, with the addition of The Marlin Fly Project Week! Hosted December 6-12, 2025 at Los Locos Mag Bay in San Carlos BCS, Mexico, The Marlin Fly Project Week is a once in a lifetime opportunity for six recreational anglers to contribute directly to the conservation and research of […]
Victory for Sportfishing: Amendment 15 Withdrawn!
The National Marine Fisheries Service’s (NMFS) proposed Amendment 15 has been withdrawn from final review at the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), where it was listed under the title “Data Collection and Spatial Area Management.” A government spokesperson confirmed the amendment will remain on hold until the new administration is fully in place. […]
The Book on Travel Fishing
The Book on Travel Fishing is the most comprehensive, global offshore fishing resource ever published. How to, where to, and with who to catch blue marlin, black marlin, white and striped marlin, swordfish, sailfish, spearfish, yellowfin and bluefin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo. Profiles of more than 70 of the world’s best offshore fishing destinations. With foreword by Ellen […]
Living Legends of Big Game Fishing by Pat Mansell
Author Pat Mansell announced this month that he is writing a second edition of Living Legends of Big Game Fishing to be published by the end of 2025. The new edition includes among others, TBF’s President Ellen Peel, TBF Board Member Charles “Fin” Gaddy and former TBF Board Member Joan Vernon. Mansell is known for […]
GZ Lures Partners with The Billfish Foundation
GZ Lures Big Game Supply, a retailer of handmade lures and tackle, announced they will partner with The Billfish Foundation (TBF) to support billfish conservation starting in the new year. Proceeds from GZ Elite Memberships will fund TBF’s efforts that reflect a commitment to conserving billfish and ensuring a future for recreational fishing. Long time […]
Support TBF with a Year-End Gift
As 2024 comes to a close, we hope you look back on a fantastic year of fishing with family and friends. Thanks to your unwavering support, The Billfish Foundation (TBF) accomplished some incredible milestones this year. Together, we’ve advanced billfish conservation, scientific research, and our shared passion for recreational fishing. Highlights from 2024: Satellite Tagging […]
2022-2023 Conservation Record is out!
We are extremely excited to announce the newest iteration of our Conservation Record (CR) has been released! Encompassing data and events in 2022 and 2023, this is TBF’s first double feature report. This publication stands as a testament to our commitment to the conservation of billfish species. Through a blend of science and communication, this […]
Join TBF’s Captain Program, Exclusive $50 Discount in October!
As a captain, the thrill of a successful fishing trip combined with the excitement of catching some billfish is what drives you—and it’s the kind of experience that creates lifelong memories for your clients. Now, for one month only, The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is offering a special $50 discount on our new Captain’s Program membership, […]
TBF Attends ICAST 2024
Every summer, fishermen and angling enthusiasts from around the world gather in Orlando, Florida for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST). As the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow, ICAST features a vast array of vendors showcasing the latest in fishing technology, gear, apparel, and more. For The Billfish Foundation (TBF), ICAST is not just […]
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 […]
