Angler John Cole Led to Rare Grand Slam on the Fly

December 2, 2019 By InTheBite Editor

Captain Brad Philipps led angler John Cole to the rare grand slam on the fly. This included sailfish, blue marlin and striped marlin on fly tackle in the same day. Extremely rare, extremely difficult. What a feat by captain, crew and angler.

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COTY: The Most Prestigious Award in the History of Tournament Sportfishing

New Pending Alabama State Record for Blue Marlin Caught in the Mongo Offshore Challenge

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