The fastest and most productive marlin bite anywhere in the world at the moment is happening in the Galapagos Islands and you are missing out. Here is the latest report from Galapagos. There are still some limited available dates to book for May and June if you want to experience possible double digit shots at marlin. The striped marlin bite is excellent and due to the good water temperature the blue marlin have also been showing up. Captain Gus Hernandez mentioned what he estimated were over 300 marlin feeding and tailing during a day of fishing on 0-30 Bank.

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Galapagos Islands

San Cristobal

May 16, 2017– Angler Andrew Hebard fished onboard the On The Hook with Captain Gustavo Hernandez for an impressive day of marlin fishing. The sardines, birds and wildlife loaded 0-30 bank with lots of action. The total tally reported by Captain Gus was 41 striped marlin raised in the spread, 2 blue marlin and a total of 20 bites from striped marlin, 2 bites from blue marlin. 7 striped marlin released and 2 blue marlin released. Captain Gus said there was so much abundance of bait that it made the marlin quite finicky.

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Folks now is the time to book if you want to experience high volume incredible marlin fishing. The Galapagos striped marlin is no push over either. Most fish average 150 to 200# with some going 240 and up to 280# quite commonly.



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Last minute shared charter for USD 1,950 per person 4 days fishing!

Last minute shared boat opportunity! Looking for up to 6 anglers to fish 4 days in Galapagos at USD 1,950 per person to fish with the Ecuagringo filming crew June 8-11, 2018. Airfare and hotel are not included but can be for an extra. Contact us today to reserve your spot or to book open dates. Don’t let this incredible fishing happening now pass you up.

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