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WHERE • FEBRUARY — From juvenile blacks to sails and swords, it’s a tough time to be a billfish cruising the globe in February. The central Pacific coast of Costa Rica comes alive this time of year, with plenty of sailfish mixed with blue, black and striped marlin amid seasonably placid seas. For a real adventure, be sure to check out Brazil for nice-size bigeye tuna.

On the Cutting Edge • Indispensable on the boat or on the dock, we love our knives; no matter if you’re filleting a big dolphin, steaking a nice wahoo or slicing fresh sashimi, be sure to have the right tool for the job at hand

EL SUERTUDO REPEATS IN LOS CABOS BILLFISH TOURNAMENT • The popular team goes 2-for-2

TOURNAMENT QUICK BITES

… AND THEN THERE WERE THREE • Maine teens capture massive bluefin tuna

KAYAK GLADIATOR • After several attempts, one young man turns his dream into reality

FLORIDA’S DIRTY-WATER REACH • Changes in inshore water discharge damages offshore environments too

Q: HOW IS THE LOCAL SHARK POPULATION AFFECTING YOU?

HAWAII MARLIN TOURNAMENT SERIES PRESSES ON • Wild Hooker is named series champion after a shift in event scheduling

MAKING A REEL DIFFERENCE • Fishermen feeding the hungry in Costa Rica

TOUCH AND GO • The art and mechanics behind feeding an Atlantic sailfish on the troll

DECISIONS, DECISIONS • The choice to build a new boat or refit a used one hinges on a number of critical factors

GROWING UP GARMANY A Southern Fishing Tradition • A FISHERMAN’S INFLUENCE ON HIS THREE SONS RUNS DEEP

THE HEART OF THE FLORIDA KEYS • A historical tour of Bud N’ Mary’s Marina

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

LIGHT IT UP • The latest in underwater lighting solutions

WINTER LAY-UP • Staying on the good side of due diligence

MICHAEL RYBOVICH & SONS 82 • New build features modern lines and innovative technology

VIKING YACHTS 54 • A midsize option for maximum performance and fishability

VALHALLA BOATWORKS V-41, VALHALLA DOS • A center-console purpose-built for Costa Rica

DON’T FORGET ABOUT PROPERTY TAX • Important considerations for registration and travel schedules

LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL OPTIONS • Financial considerations are just part of the picture

FISHING THE WORLD • Find the hot bite at home and abroad