OutKast rapper reels in massive 200 pound marlin during fishing trip off Cabo San Lucas
A lengthy fight at sea
Big Boi, whose real name is Antwan André Patton, shared video of the fishing trip on Saturday. The footage shows the marlin leaping from the water as the crew works to bring it to the boat.
The Grammy-winning rapper described the fish as an eight-foot striped marlin weighing 200 pounds. He wrote that it took him 50 minutes to get the catch into the boat.
Plans for the marlin
A second video shows Big Boi posing beside the marlin at a marina. The fish is suspended by its tail.
Fishing shared with fans
Big Boi frequently posts fishing content on his social media channels. The Cabo San Lucas trip produced a catch he plans to preserve while sharing its meat with others.
The outing took place off Mexico’s coast. The article identifies the fish as a striped marlin and gives its weight as 200 pounds.
Key points
- Big Boi caught a 200-pound striped marlin near Cabo San Lucas.
- He said the fight lasted 50 minutes.
- He plans to ship the mounted fish to Atlanta.
- The marlin’s meat is set to be donated to several families.