My First Blue Marlin: 8 Hours in a Fighting Chair, 47 Minutes of Actual Fight

The fighting chair creaked as I leaned back against the weight of something powerful, something ancient, something that had just turned my arms into rubber after eight hours of

Dale Hawkins

Dale Hawkins

Author & Expert

Dale Hawkins has been fishing freshwater and saltwater for over 30 years across North America. A former competitive bass angler and licensed guide, he now writes about fishing techniques, gear reviews, and finding the best fishing spots. Dale is a Bassmaster Federation member and holds multiple state fishing records.

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