Charter boat hauls in 1,260-pound blue marlin believed to be East Coast's largest catch

Massachusetts anglers landed a 1,260‑lb, 11‑ft Atlantic blue marlin off Cape Cod — likely the largest ever caught off the U.S. East Coast and just 142 lbs shy of the world record.
The three‑hour rod‑and‑reel battle about 100 miles offshore left “war marks” on the boat; captain Damon Sacco and retiree Walter Chapman did the heavy lifting.
Unusual for chilly New England waters, the fish may be 25–30 years old; the meat was shared among locals, with some headed for chowder.