What Do Fish Flags Mean

Fishing Flags are used to show off what the fishermen caught by flying them on their outrigger halyards. If a billfish is released, the flag is flown upside down. Fly one flag per fish caught except just fly one for Mahi Mahi.

What does a red flag mean on a fishing boat?

The red pennant might be the official sign of a release, but game fish flags are more commonly flown upside down to represent a successful catch and release.

Who won White Marlin Open?

Yes. Butch Wright, from Arnold MD, fishing abord the “Sushi” out of Ocean City, MD took the top white marlin at the last minute and the $3,200,000 prize that came with it. Wright’s fish may turn out to be a world record for catching a fish!