Anchorage Daily News

Believe it or not there are great places around the globe to fish other than Alaska. Had your fill of salmon and halibut? Why not try fishing for swordfish, tuna, barracuda, marlin or sailfish? These giants of the sea are sure to give a great fight, and the weather won't be too shabby either.

www.swordfishing central.com

A complete fishing resource for saltwater deep sea fishing and big game fishing, with articles, pictures and information on charters.

www.floridasport fishing.com

A journal for the saltwater fisherman, this South Florida publication includes a forum, fishing reports, tips and tales and articles on sport fishing off the Florida coast.

www.costa-rica-fishing.info

Find deals on charter packages and lodging from small mountain lakes, streams, and rivers all the way down to the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

www.fishinginthailand.com

Fish for giant freshwater catfish and carp with TopCats Fishing Resort in Koh Samui, Thailand. White sand beaches and an action packed nightlife create the perfect tropical retreat.

www.australianmarlin.com

Captain Billy Billson is famed for helping his clients capture record breaking marlin weighing in at over 1,000 pounds. Billson's charter service runs down the east coast of Australia, from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney.

Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion you're interested in? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

EXCERPT

"The Golden Dragon is a beautiful 38' Bertram located in Kona on the big island of Hawaii ... and it is the perfect boat for bringing in the 'big blue' of a lifetime."

-- www.goldendragoncharters.com

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