ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Marlin fishing

Hey there! So let me tell you about marlin fishing - it's basically a really fun activity where people try to catch a fish called a marlin.

Marlins are really big fish and they live in the ocean. They look kind of like swordfish with a pointy nose and a long, strong body. And when I say big, I mean BIG - some marlins can weigh as much as a small car!

When people go marlin fishing, they usually go out on a big boat with special fishing equipment. The equipment includes a large fishing rod with a reel and line, hooks, bait (like squid or mackerel), and sometimes even electronic devices that can help locate the fish.

Once the boat is out in the ocean, the fishermen will start to look for the marlins. Sometimes they'll see the marlin jumping out of the water or they might use the electronic devices to find them. When they see a marlin, they will try to hook it by casting the bait near the fish and waiting for it to take it.

Once the marlin takes the bait, the fishermen will start to reel it in. And let me tell you, it's not an easy task! Marlins are really strong and they put up a big fight. Sometimes it can take hours to reel them in!

When the marlin is finally on the boat, the fishermen will measure it and take pictures of it. Most fishermen practice catch-and-release, which means they let the marlin go back into the ocean so it can continue to live and grow.

So that's basically marlin fishing in a nutshell - it's all about catching a big, strong fish in the ocean using special equipment and lots of patience. I hope that helps!