| Whether you release or keep it, landing a giant Blue | | | | success is both their business and their pleasure, one |
| Marlin is an unforgettable thrill and there's no better | | | | of the reasons for the abundance and availability of |
| way to experience it than by charter fishing in | | | | Bermuda charter boats and the amiability of their |
| Bermuda. When your line is screaming off the reel, | | | | owners. |
| disappearing into the sparkling Atlantic waters, you | | | | You might notice that fishing boats are never yellow, |
| know you're about to embark upon the biggest fishing | | | | have names like "Chiquita" or carry other banana |
| adventure of your life. The first time you feel that | | | | references. You might also receive a request from |
| unmistakable tug, you'll be hooked as surely as the four | | | | your captain to leave your breakfast banana onshore. |
| hundred pound behemoth on the end of your line. | | | | This is due to a common myth that carrying the yellow |
| Aside from marlin, the waters off Bermuda teem with | | | | fruit on a fishing boat will keep the marlin away. This |
| dozens of other game fish, including mahi-mahi, black | | | | story was started by stevedores who, knowing that |
| and yellow fin tuna, barracuda, wahoo, amberjacks and | | | | poison tarantulas live in bananas, spread the rumor that |
| sharks. The summer months are the best time for Blue | | | | if a banana falls into the sea and is eaten by a marlin, it |
| Marlin fishing in Bermuda, especially during the full moon, | | | | would not only kill the fish, it would also warn all of its |
| but despite frequent storms from December through | | | | kinfolk to stay away. Although this appears to be just |
| February, game fish run all year long. May through | | | | another "old fisherman's tale", marlin fishermen continue |
| November is the official fishing season, but since | | | | to perpetuate the myth and it does no harm to go |
| Bermuda is in the migrating path of large schools of | | | | along with it, just in case. |
| tuna, some of the best tuna fishing is during the | | | | Cautionary tales aside, there is nothing like a day on a |
| off-season months, so unless the weather is really | | | | Bermuda charter boat, stalking and hauling in a giant |
| severe, one can generally charter a boat at any time. | | | | Blue Marlin to make that next vacation one of your |
| Even first-time anglers can get in on the fun, since | | | | most treasured memories. |
| most captains and their crews are themselves ardent | | | | Reproduction permitted only when all active hyperlinks |
| and knowledgeable fishermen and are always eager | | | | are included. 2010 All Rights Reserved. |
| to coach a newcomer in the art of sport fishing. Your | | | | |