Nearly 900 Blue Marlin in One Season – Elite Gamefishing Secrets | Jimmy Brown
🎣 Get the Net – Tight Lines, Loose Lips! 🎙️Show Notes
In this episode of Get The Net, we sit down with private skipper Jimmy Brown, a fisherman with a seriously impressive career spanning New Zealand and some of the world’s best sportfishing destinations. From his time aboard the legendary Carol Libby — part of a program that raised nearly 900 blue marlin in a season — to chasing giant bluefin tuna in Nova Scotia, Jimmy shares what it takes to operate at the highest level of gamefishing.
Jimmy now runs Advanced Sport Fishing, helping Kiwi anglers rig their boats properly and fish more effectively. We dive into how to set up a trailer boat for success, the importance of presentation and precision, and how small details can make a huge difference when chasing big fish. From lure spreads to ocean conditions, Jimmy explains what separates consistent crews from everyone else.
We also talk blue marlin in Costa Rica, giant bluefin tuna in Nova Scotia, broadbill swordfish in New Zealand, and even shallow-water snapper fishing. Jimmy shares practical advice for everyday anglers plus insights gained from fishing professionally around the world — including the mindset needed to chase big fish and keep improving.
✅ Jimmy Brown @jimmybrown24 & @advancedsportfishing (IG) ✅ https://advancedsportfishing.co.nz ✅ https://www.titangaffs.com/
⏱️ Chapters /Segments
(00:00) – Meet Jimmy Brown: From Deckie to Elite Skipper Jimmy’s journey into game fishing and how he built a career chasing big fish around the world.
(00:10) – Learning the Hard Way at the Three Kings Jimmy’s early charter days at the legendary Three Kings Islands and the lessons that shaped him as a skipper.
(00:18) – Giant Swordfish & Why Marlin Still Win Landing a massive NZ broadbill and why Jimmy still believes marlin are the ultimate gamefish.
(00:30) – Giant Bluefin & World-Class Tactics Fishing Nova Scotia for monster tuna and practical tips to improve your results anywhere.
(00:40) – Building Boats That Catch Fish Inside Jimmy’s business Advanced Sport Fishing and how he rigs boats for serious performance.
(00:50) – Finding Fish with Technology How ocean charts, temperature breaks and data help locate pelagics faster.
(01:00) – Stay or Move? The Toughest Call in Fishing Jimmy explains when to stick it out — and when it’s time to run.
(01:10) – Wash Fishing: Jimmy’s Kiwi Obsession Why shallow-water snapper fishing is still some of the most exciting fishing around.
(01:15) – The Famous Get The Net Questions Rapid-fire questions covering gear, stories and Jimmy’s personal favourites.
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🎵 Music Used ✅ Proctor, Topher Mohr & Alex Elena ✅ Satellites, Swello ✅ Momentum, Zplit ✅ Source (YouTube Audio Library)
🎥 Production Notes ✅ Shot on: Sony A7iii + Sennheiser Mics ✅ Edited in: Adobe Premiere Pro ✅ Shot, Edited & Produced by Nick Hoyle
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