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What this video covers

Mark and his crew hook and land a large Black Marlin while sailing off the coast of Mexico during a Baja Bash passage. The crew maneuvers the boat to bring the fish alongside, focusing on securing the bill to manage the catch safely.0:07 The encounter requires coordination between the person handling the camera and the crew member tasked with grabbing the bill to control the fish.0:10 No specific technical details regarding the fishing gear, boat speed, or exact location coordinates are provided. The interaction highlights the physical challenge of handling a large billfish from the deck of a sailing vessel.

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