This is the story of the legendary International Game Fish Association, one of the most remarkable tales in all of sport. Founded on the eve of war in 1939, the IGFA provided critical assistance to the Allied war effort and went on to redefine angling with rod and reel. Today, its rules and records are recognized by all of sport fishing and its commitment to sporting ethics has been embraced by anglers around the world. Big-Game Fishing Headquarters: A History of the IGFA is the compelling history of the evolution of the IGFA, the flowering of big-game fishing, and the people, places and fish that played major roles in both.