General ‘Cockroach of the ocean’ remains conspicuous by its absence Pickled Onion pines for the return of oceanic bonito, or skipjack tuna, which was once popular in the waters off Bermuda Pickled Onion pines for the return of oceanic bonito, or skipjack tuna, which was once popular in the waters off Bermuda Aug 30, 2025 6:54 AM
General Lionfish tournament to commemorate ‘ocean warrior’ Heatwave 2025 takes place this weekend in memory of Graham Maddocks at Calico Jack’s in Dockyard Heatwave 2025 takes place this weekend in memory of Graham Maddocks at Calico Jack’s in Dockyard Aug 27, 2025 7:59 AM
General A gathering of youngsters that would make Niel proud Pickled Onion regales the virtues of the Annual Junior Tournament, which catered to 168 anglers Pickled Onion regales the virtues of the Annual Junior Tournament, which catered to 168 anglers Aug 23, 2025 7:53 AM
General Whatever happens with Erin, any delay is only temporary Pickled Onion has no doubt the hurricane’s passage will only smooth the way for late-summer carnage Pickled Onion has no doubt the hurricane’s passage will only smooth the way for late-summer carnage Aug 16, 2025 7:53 AM
Environment Shark fishing in Bermuda: to ban or not to ban? An apex predator fish with deep cultural ties to Bermuda is in trouble worldwide. Protecting them appears no easy task An apex predator fish with deep cultural ties to Bermuda is in trouble worldwide. Protecting them appears no easy task Aug 11, 2025 8:10 AM
General Side-scan sonar: a debate worth having on unfair advantage Tight Lines touches on a subject that the divides the haves and have-nots of deep-sea sportfishing Tight Lines touches on a subject that the divides the haves and have-nots of deep-sea sportfishing Aug 09, 2025 7:53 AM
General Triple Crown credo: if you build it, they will come Pickled Onion is mesmerised by how Captain Brent Gaskill’s Builder’s Choice claimed top tournament honours Pickled Onion is mesmerised by how Captain Brent Gaskill’s Builder’s Choice claimed top tournament honours Jul 26, 2025 7:55 AM
General Classic fever moves to one side for beloved Sea Horse event Pickled Onion sets the table for the final leg of the Bermuda Triple Crown Pickled Onion sets the table for the final leg of the Bermuda Triple Crown Jul 19, 2025 6:55 AM
General To Tahiti goes the ultimate glory in Blue Marlin World Cup Pickled Onion reports that it took a while for the big billfishing events to get going before French Polynesia stole the show Pickled Onion reports that it took a while for the big billfishing events to get going before French Polynesia stole the show Jul 12, 2025 4:53 AM
General Half a million reasons why the masses descend on Bermuda Pickled Onion says the island will be competing with Madeira, Cape Verde and Hawaii in the Blue Marlin World Cup Pickled Onion says the island will be competing with Madeira, Cape Verde and Hawaii in the Blue Marlin World Cup Jul 05, 2025 7:58 AM
General Tournament double-header produces plentiful highlight reels Pickled Onion reflects on a successful weekend featuring the Royal Bermuda Regiment and Blue Waters Anglers Club Pickled Onion reflects on a successful weekend featuring the Royal Bermuda Regiment and Blue Waters Anglers Club Jun 28, 2025 7:54 AM
General Offshore doesn’t equate to ‘out of sight, out of mind’ Pickled Onion offers the Big Rock Tournament in North Carolina as a prime example of the benefit of a billfish event Pickled Onion offers the Big Rock Tournament in North Carolina as a prime example of the benefit of a billfish event Jun 21, 2025 9:17 AM
General Wahoo hauls and marlin sightings grow With wahoo, tuna and marlin showing up, only seaweed, shearwaters and storms stand in the way of a stellar weekend With wahoo, tuna and marlin showing up, only seaweed, shearwaters and storms stand in the way of a stellar weekend Jun 07, 2025 7:58 AM
General Seaweed provides obstacles in trolling for mahi mahi Tight Lines pays homage to the Sargasso Sea while acknowledging the difficulties for local fishermen Tight Lines pays homage to the Sargasso Sea while acknowledging the difficulties for local fishermen May 31, 2025 7:54 AM
General Flying squid hints at strong season Offshore waters are already teeming with bait and game fish, setting the stage for an exciting stretch ahead. Offshore waters are already teeming with bait and game fish, setting the stage for an exciting stretch ahead. May 10, 2025 7:59 AM
Environment Fishing banned in breeding area of blue-striped grunt The ban is from May 1 until June 30 to protect the colourful fish during its spawning period The ban is from May 1 until June 30 to protect the colourful fish during its spawning period Apr 29, 2025 11:20 AM
Environment Fisheries management expert to speak at Bermuda College Sarah Lindley Smith of Rhode Island university’s Coastal Resources Centre says climate change will impact fish stock Sarah Lindley Smith of Rhode Island university’s Coastal Resources Centre says climate change will impact fish stock Apr 21, 2025 2:17 PM
Environment Minister: fishermen’s input key to marine plans Jaché Adams says further consultations on protected areas is to reflect broader input of stakeholders Jaché Adams says further consultations on protected areas is to reflect broader input of stakeholders Mar 25, 2025 8:12 AM
Letters to the Editor Excessive concessions to fishermen Ron Lucas does not hide his disappointment over the change in protected areas from 30 per cent to 20 per cent Ron Lucas does not hide his disappointment over the change in protected areas from 30 per cent to 20 per cent Nov 28, 2024 7:58 AM
Environment Launch of award to celebrate sustainable fishing The recognition is to honour marine leadership and innovation, balanced with environmental protection The recognition is to honour marine leadership and innovation, balanced with environmental protection Nov 27, 2024 7:54 AM
Environment Fishermen welcome report on ocean plan feedback FAB says an independent review of submissions on the Bermuda Blue Prosperity Plan supports many of its own recommendations FAB says an independent review of submissions on the Bermuda Blue Prosperity Plan supports many of its own recommendations Nov 22, 2024 7:57 AM
Environment Roban applauds island’s fishermen The Minister of Home Affairs lauds the fishing community’s hard work as he marks World Fisheries Day The Minister of Home Affairs lauds the fishing community’s hard work as he marks World Fisheries Day Nov 21, 2024 11:45 AM
Environment Roban: fishing industry can expand under BOPP The Minister of Home Affairs says protections will have long-term benefits for the island’s fish stocks The Minister of Home Affairs says protections will have long-term benefits for the island’s fish stocks Nov 20, 2024 7:57 AM
General Dolphinfish sightings prove there is good in every ill wind Pickled Onion is grateful for such bonuses coming at the back end of the fishing season Pickled Onion is grateful for such bonuses coming at the back end of the fishing season Oct 26, 2024 7:56 AM
General Reports into demise of blue marlin are greatly exaggerated Pickled Onion writes that even though billfish activity is reduced in local waters, there is enough down south to bring encouragement Pickled Onion writes that even though billfish activity is reduced in local waters, there is enough down south to bring encouragement Oct 19, 2024 7:53 AM
Environment New fisheries app launches this month The application is intended to improve data collection and simplify catch reporting The application is intended to improve data collection and simplify catch reporting Sep 22, 2024 12:35 PM
Environment Fishermen reminded about black grouper protection areas It comes after three commercial fishers are suspected of illegally fishing in the zones It comes after three commercial fishers are suspected of illegally fishing in the zones Sep 12, 2024 1:55 PM
General Cooling waters make for some prime fishing Tuna on the move as billfish numbers continue to thrive Tuna on the move as billfish numbers continue to thrive Sep 07, 2024 7:50 AM
General Calm before storm as fabulous fishing looms on horizon Arrival of frigate mackerel inshore heralds great autumnal wahoo run Arrival of frigate mackerel inshore heralds great autumnal wahoo run Aug 31, 2024 6:55 AM
General Ernesto clears the decks for popular junior tournament Pickled Onion expects the youngsters to go in search of catches where few of their adult peers would consider venturing Pickled Onion expects the youngsters to go in search of catches where few of their adult peers would consider venturing Aug 24, 2024 7:56 AM
