Fast Approaching: Deadline to Submit Tags and Releases for TBF’s Annual Competition
The deadline for The Billfish Foundation’s 2023-2024 Annual Tag & Release Competition is Friday, November 1st, 2024. All records must be received by TBF by the end of day on November 15th, 2024. As a reminder, there are two ways to submit your records. (1) Online: By far the most reliable and efficient […]
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 […]
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 […]
TBF’s 6-Month Competition Update!
Who’s ready for the six-month update for TBF’s Annual Tag & Release Competition? We can’t believe we’re halfway through this year’s competition already. With our annual fundraiser being right around the corner, it’s time to give everyone a sneak preview on where they stand for the 2023-2024 competition. Listed below are current standings for […]
TBF’s Annual Award Ceremony Recap!
Filled with energy, great vibes, and the leaders of the billfishing world, TBF’s Annual Tag & Release Award Ceremony once again highlighted the efforts and talents of the top captains, anglers, and mates from around the globe. From veteran winners to first time finalists, the room was filled with people who dedicated their time and […]
Sailfish Satellite Tagging in Palm Beach
On March 13th, TBF’s Peter Chaibongsai and TJ Morrell met up with the crews, and research team in Singer Island, Florida to discuss logistics for the upcoming satellite tagging trip. The goal: satellite tag Atlantic sailfish over the next two days. With only a few instances of Atlantic sailfish being satellite tagged here in South […]
TBF’s Annual Tag & Release Ceremony!
It’s almost here!! Time to celebrate and recognize the best in the billfishing world! If you haven’t already, there’s still time to snag some last minute tickets for The Billfish Foundation’s Annual Tag & Release Ceremony this Friday, February 16th, 2024. This is TBF’s chance to honor those anglers, captains, and mates who volunteer their […]
TBF’s Tag & Release Competition Deadline Approaching!
The deadline for The Billfish Foundation’s 2022-2023 Annual Tag & Release Competition is October 31st, 2023. All records must be received by TBF by the end of the day on November 15th, 2023. There are two ways to submit your cards. (1) Online: Go to www.tagbillfish.org, login into your profile, and submit your tags online. […]
2023 Tag and Release Ceremony Recap
TBF’s Annual Tag and Release Award Ceremony, held in February, was again a high-energy event during which top captains, anglers, and mates were honored for their conservation releases and data collection. In Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom young guns exchanged stories, some meeting in person for the first time, while others were known from media coverage of their individual billfishing exploits. With open bars, hors d’oeuvres, and great mojo throughout the room, each became silent when Costa presented its teaser video of their recent Striped Marlin satellite tagging expedition in Magdalena Bay. The footage included extraordinary imagery where they deployed
2022 Tag & Release Competition Winners
Were you selected as a winner for the 2022 season and would like to attend TBF’s International Tag & Release Awards Ceremony? Here’s everything you need to know! Regardless of whether you plan on attending, email us a photograph and short bio at [email protected] to be included with the ceremony! As a reminder, to accept your award, all captains, anglers and mates must be a current member of TBF. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected]. See below for the 2022 Winners! With 2022 officially complete, it’s now time for The Billfish
