New Zealand Marlin Fishing Charter Mayhem
Marlin is shouted, the senses are elevated from high alert to overload as the adrenalin rush we love and crave kicks in. Seeing the astonishing beast takes life to the next level as Marlin are truly creatures straight from a fairy tale. They brandish a powerful sword which they use with skills beyond those of the greatest swordsman. They light up like a neon blue Vegas sign, accelerate at Telsa humbling speeds to over 100kph and could out maneuver Maverick in a fighter jet. They even fly through the freaken air!!
Striped Marlin Information
Although they come closer and go deeper Striped Marlin are commonly found between 80m and 400m water depth
Spawning occurs in the central Pacific and off central Mexico. Data logging tags have recorded them diving below the thermocline to 350meters and a surprising 10°c.
Striped Marlin growth rates
0 to 0.5 Years old = 1mm to 1.3meters long
2 Years old = Over 2meters Long
6 Years old = Over 2.5meters long
Maximum = 3.8meters
NZ Average = 2.5Meters 100kg (220lbs)
NZ/World Record = 224Kg (494lb) Caught in Northland New Zealand
NZ Striped Marlin Fishing Charters peak season January to May
NZ Striped Marlin Fishing Charters non peak season includes December and June which can be very good with Striped Marlin congregating.
Striped Marlin are even caught in July, August and November as a by catch but Bluefin Tuna dominate July and August.