Hooked Paperback – March 9, 2026

“Marty, I’m going to need you to leave the room.”With those words, Marty Arostegui's life came full circle. Sitting outside the boardroom of the International Game Fish Association in January 2018, he waited to learn if he would join legends like Ernest Hemingway, Zane Grey, and Lefty Kreh in the sport fishing Hall of Fame.But how did an emergency room physician become one of the greatest fisherman in the world? With 438 IGFA world record catches, some of the largest ever caught on fly - more than anyone in history - Marty Arostegui has pursued his passion across every ocean and continent. From the uncharted waters of the Amazon to the rugged coastlines of Alaska, from the depths of the Atlantic and Pacific to the crystalline flats of the Caribbean and the wild rivers of Africa, he has tested his skills against the most elusive and powerful fish on Earth.Yet this is more than a chronicle of record-breaking catches and exotic adventures. It’s the story of a man who balanced two callings: saving lives in the emergency room by day and fighting to conserve the world’s fisheries by night. As a tireless advocate for conservation, Marty has worked to ensure that future generations can experience the thrill of the chase and the beauty of pristine waters.Widely recognized as one of the top fishermen in the world, Arostegui’s journey reveals what it takes to achieve the pinnacle in any pursuit: relentless dedication, respect for nature, and an unwavering commitment to leave the sport better than you found it.This is the story of how one man became a legend. Read more