Okay I can't top the big ugly. But one blk marlin. 600 lbs. 50 lb test line. Standing up. no fighting chair.
First pic is something not done on the west coast. Duck hunting off the coast. Outerbanks NC in Dec.Submerged blind.
Nice,
I lived in Miami for 17 years and used to fish the Atlantic almost every week.
Marlin, Sailfish, King's and Big Bull Dolphin all the time.
Lots of fun.
I live on the Gulf side now so mostly Redfish, Trout and Grouper.
Still fun though.