Striped marlin are a stunning feat of nature, hunting sardines with ultimate precision. When the spectacle is over, you're left floating in a cascade of shimmery scales.But it’s not looking great for these beautiful animals. As a result of commercial fishing, the IUCN classifies striped marlin as near threatened with their population trends continuing to decrease, with stocks in some areas showing declines of more than 40%. | Shawn Heinrichs

Catching a marlin is on many anglers bucket list. So when you finally land that dream fish, you want to take care of it and share it with family and friends. Follow along as Brand Ambassador @k8osm8os fillets her marlin. #thebestbytest #filletingmarlin #marlin #howtofillet | Black Magic Tackle