It’s Shark Week — Check out my Fisherman article

Not only is it Shark Week on TV, but the August issue of The Fisherman includes my article “Why is the public falling in love with sharks? Check that out to get both sides of the story.

The grand champion of the 2023 Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship is the highly experienced team fishing aboard Builder’s Choice, composed of Capt. Brent Gaskill, angler-owner Harris Huddle, Meredith Huddle, Eli Blake, Nathan Newlin, David Herbst, Robert Cowan and Rick Scheper. Fishing aboard their 64-foot Jarrett Bay, the team released 16 blue marlin and five white marlin for a total of 8,500 points during the three-tournament series. The team was awarded champion’s trophies, VanMark Jewelry championship rings, a lavish prize package, the first-place check for $49,500, and an invitation to the Costa Offshore World Championship. Builder’s Choice collected a total of $149,500 in cash awards throughout the tournament season.

The inshore bluefin run continues to be impressive. Shore Catch has been boating those 55 to 68-inch tuna regularly. Mate James Tafaro shows off a typical bluefin

Joe Tomaszewski also got into that action on his boat with this 54-incher:

Fisher Price IV from Highlands put the Bob Dennis party into a 59-inch bluefin while also releasing a 48-incher.

That boat has an opening for fluke on Saturday from 6-2. Call 732 861-3394.

TheThursday forecast is for southwest winds at just 5-10 knots before going south at 15-20 with gusts to 25 in the afternoon.

Kil Song warmed up for giant tuna fishing in Cape Cod Bay yesterday with this yellowfin from Westport, Massachusetts — but lost two giants estimated at 300-400 and over 550 pounds with Jimmy the Greek this morning.