The Marlin France Cup in Réunion Island is held every year in March.  An opportunity to note that there is many fishing enthusiasts who come from afar. 

Jacques Grandchamp, president of the sailors association in Pointe des Galets and organizer of the event, warns the onlookers, there won't be too many fish back to the harbour.  Because this year, the fishermen must abide to a few strict rules, featuring one that may surprise, the "no kill."  A new approach where the catch is estimated and released if the weight is below a certain threshold.  This allows the markings of the fish within the line of a study carried out by the Marine Observatory in Réunion Island.            

The joy of fishing

However, nothing has been robbed to the joy of tracking.  The big marlins can of course be hooked.  But, the marlin was particularly discreet during these two fishing days.  Three aspects have been unsuccessful as the marlins were too small in size.  The fishermen remind us that the marlins are there but fishing is whimsical, it's the hazards of the sea.  Through lack of marlin, the sea bream achieves a great success.  It looks so beautiful in the sea with its turquoise, golden and translucent green colour, said a competitor filled with enthusiasm gazing at the waves.  Between the wave troughs of 4 meters, a yellow tuna weighing over 50kg was caught aboard the Astove boat.  The conviviality of the fishing world is particularly apparent during the France Cup.  The fishermen help each other and the catches are being shared for dinner.  A friendly spirit.