Chip Leceese catches big striped marlin on the Espanola Bank, Galapagos, on Vertigo II - D3C2

Amazing video complete with the hookup, fight, the release, and much more! Fishing with the Sportfish Galapagos team (SportfishGalap...) on the Vertigo II out of San Cristobal, Galapagos, EC. Filmed and produced by Capt Andy LoCascio of Northeast Angling TV. Visit https//neangling.com to learn more.
Just before the hookup, Steve Palmo is watching the long center rigger rod that has been knocked out of the clip. He leaves to check another rod and as soon as he walks away, the fish hits. Pete Santini grabs the rod and passes it off the Chip.
In this video; hook-up 0:21, marlin at boat-side 2:10