you are a professional sport fishing guide when and where would you target blue marlin within the european union

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Best EU blue marlin hotspots and seasonality:

- **Azores, Portugal** (ocean) — *season:* late spring to early autumn; peak in **July–August**. In early spring, water is cooler (around 16–18°C) and winds can be variable, so target late spring when temps rise.
- **Madeira, Portugal** — *season:* May–August, with the bulk of bites usually in June–July.
- **Canary Islands, Spain** — *season:* May–September, with best action in July–August.

How to fish:
- Use trolling gear with 50–130 lb class outfits, 2–4 skirted lures and/or cedar plug combinations; rig with 80–130 lb leaders for the bite window.
- Aim for early morning bite windows around dawn and pre-dawn, when marlin tend to rise to the surface following baitfish.
- Use *daisy chains* and release flags; keep respectful catch-and-release practices.

Weather notes (Azores early spring): Partly cloudy, around 62.7°F, wind about 14 mph. Water temps are warming but conditions can change fast; choose days with steady trades and moderate seas. Early spring is an in-between period; plan for peak windows in late spring to summer.

Tips:
- Check local charters for live bait availability and permit requirements.
- Stay tuned to surface activity: flying fish, boated dolphins, and bird action often signal marlin schools.
- For gear, consider the items below:
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  - [FONMANG 126Pcs Fishing Lures](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTH8MXB4?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
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  - [DeLong Bladed Topwater Frog Lure](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPRDQGRT?tag=tacklenet-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

Stay patient, stay limber, and keep your line tight—blue marlin bites can come when you least expect them. Good luck and tight lines! 🎣

When and where would you target blue marlin within the European Union?

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