Name: Kona Kickoff
Start: 2021-06-26T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2021-06-27T23:59:59-04:00
Location: Kona, HI

2 Stearns i590 Type S Immersion Suit- Adult Universal size

Like new. $400.00 for both. Save some money if you need these. Stearns' Cold Water Immersion Suits have no separate…
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Salon Hi Low table

Murray Brothers Matching salon Hi Low table and galley table All hardware included
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Complete Tackle Set Up

Save 30% and taxes. Includes Bait Tanks, Dock Box, Anchor. Less than a year old. Mint Condition. Asking $15.5k 1-Poon…
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West Ocean City, MD. 1 BR Apt. with Dock

Very nice, modern apartment, 2nd floor over owner’s detached garage with private entrance. Fully furnished (all new). Full kitchen, bath,…
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58' B&B Custom Carolina /Seakeeper

2013 58' B&B Custom Carolina Sportfish "Bench Mark" built by legendary builders Buddy Cannady and Billy Maxwell. The beautiful Carolina…
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Townhouse In Pirate's Cove Marina

Townhome located at Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo, North Carolina. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, end unit townhouse located right on…
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Fleur de Lis Takes Takes First Place Blue Marlin at Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic
The 17th annual Cajun Canyons Billfish Tournament (June 1-6, 2021), presented by H&E Equipment Services, featured 35 boats fishing for a total purse of $689,500. Hosted by Cypress Cove Lodge & Marina in Venice, Louisiana, the tournament attracted a fleet ranging from 37 to 95 feet in length and represented each of the five Gulf Coast states. The fishing was... [Read More...]
Allure II Wins PCCA Virtual Billfish Tournament
Flamingo, Costa Rica, Wednesday, June 9, 2021—The first leg of the new all-virtual Presidential Challenge of Central America hosted teams fishing from four different nations in the region—Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama—for two days of fishing, with scoring taking place using the popular CaptApp mobile application, which allows teams to shoot video that is automatically time- and date-stamped as well... [Read More...]
Maria Magalhaes Becomes First Female to Win Top Series Angler at Signature Triple Crown
Uno Mas' Maria Magalhaes not only took home the win for the 2021 Top Female Angler but the Signature Triple Crown Top Series Angler Overall, becoming the first woman to claim this achievement. "I got lucky this time, I had no expectations because, you know, we weren't one of the first boats and I was hoping to at least make... [Read More...]
Native Son Takes First in Leg 2 of the "Quest for the Crest" Sailfish Challenge
First Place: Native Son, Capt. Art Sapp Second Place: Weez in the Keyz, Capt. Chris Zielinski Third Place: The Edge, BAR South in Top Spot for Most Sail Releases for the Florida Division Congratulations to BAR South and their six sail releases during Leg 2 of the "Quest for the Crest" Sailfish Challenge. This puts them at the top for... [Read More...]
Native Son, Sur Reel, Vintage Take First in Recent Tournaments
Hope Town United Sailfish Tournament First Place: Native Son with Capt. Art Sapp Second Place: No Regrets with Capt. Garrett Graue Third Place: No Choos with Capt. George Brittain 67th Annual Light Tackle Sailfish Tournament First Place: Vintage with Capt. Hans Kraaz Second Place: Game Changer with Capt. Bryce Garvey Third Place: Lo Que Sea with Capt. Mike Brady Presidential... [Read More...]

Fleur de Lis Takes Takes First Place Blue Marlin at Cajun Canyons Billfish Classic

Allure II Wins PCCA Virtual Billfish Tournament

Maria Magalhaes Becomes First Female to Win Top Series Angler at Signature Triple Crown

Native Son Takes First in Leg 2 of the "Quest for the Crest" Sailfish Challenge

Native Son, Sur Reel, Vintage Take First in Recent Tournaments

Lure Color—Does It Matter?
By Capt. Bart Miller It's an age old question that may never be answered scientifically, as it is far too subjective and intermingled with personal superstitions and general preference for one color versus another. For example, nearly all men like the colors blue, black, white, purple, silver, green and gold. Is it any wonder that these very same colors are... [Read More...]
Slant vs. Cupped Head: Action Makes the Difference
By Capt. Bart Miller In early 2018, sportfishing legend Capt. Bart “Black Bart” Miller passed away. Bart left behind a lure company bearing his name and a list of marlin fishing feats that will likely never be duplicated. Miller was a veritable legend in the sportfishing industry and InTheBite is proud to have published some of Miller’s perspective. Here, from the archives, is one... [Read More...]
Dredge Pulling Tricks from the Pros
By Ric Burnley The first time I saw a marlin dredge I had two thoughts. First: that looks ridiculous. Second: that looks awesome! At first, 40 rigged mullet dangling from a web-work of bars and leader looks like a cluster FUBAR waiting to happen. Put the dredge in the water, and dozens of swirling and flashing baits look like a... [Read More...]
Single Hook Fly
By Captain Chris Sheeder A single hook rig for billfish is not anything new or earth shattering, but in the flyfishing community it is a somewhat new concept and seems to be a hard switch for many. Guatemala was at the forefront of the circle hook revolution and one of the first to push its beneficial results onto the rest... [Read More...]
Tackle Tip Showcase From Jose “Poncho” Brenes and Steven Fallas, on the Sea Fly
Jose “Poncho” Brenes and Steven Fallas, now captain on the Reel Fly, have been accustomed to keeping an organized and steady flow of baits when fishing the seamounts off Costa Rica. The following are a few tricks of the trade that worked well in the past. 1. Green ILAND Cruiser Lure over a Small Yellowfin Teaser Poncho and Steven rig... [Read More...]

Slant vs. Cupped Head: Action Makes the Difference

Tackle Tip Showcase From Jose “Poncho” Brenes and Steven Fallas, on the Sea Fly

Viking Yachts Introduces the 54 Open, Sport Tower, Sport Coupe
Viking Yachts, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021—The 54 Open (O), 54 Sport Coupe (SC) and 54 Sport Tower (ST) are the latest express yachts to join Viking Yachts. The three new models utilize the same advanced hull design of the 54 Convertible, first premiered at the 2020 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show where it won the Best of Show Award. The 54 Open features an... [Read More...]
Inside the Paul Mann 63' Mann Cave
With the Summer season already over, Paul Mann Custom Boats looks back on the splash of their latest build, the 63-foot custom-built Mann Cave, delivered this past March 25, 2020. The three-stateroom, two-head sportfish yacht features twin C32 1800 BHP at 2300 RPM engines as well as gyro stabilizers and was designed with a full galley in addition to three... [Read More...]
Splash Report: Weaver Boatworks 70' Southern Pride
By Dale Wills The latest 70’ Weaver Boatworks Southern Pride—splashed August 2020—could easily be called “Rocket Ship.” Simply put, she hauls ass! InTheBite recently had the opportunity to jump aboard and go for a ride. The very first thing I noticed was how very quiet the boat was. Both underway and idling. Clearing the final marker out of the Ocean... [Read More...]
Satis Fly from Maverick Yachts
Maverick Yachts' 50’ Satis Fly may still be new to the water but it's part of a longstanding legacy known for high performance and excellent sportfishing. The Satis Fly features a full tower while being powered by twin 1000 HP Caterpillar diesel engines making for a faster time to reach the fishing grounds. Following in the tradition of the Maverick... [Read More...]
Winter Custom Yachts' 46' Uptight
Building upon the Winter Custom Yachts' previous walk-around models, the 46' Uptight is a fresh face with the same quality workmanship and high level of comfort known among its predecessors. The boat was custom-built for South Florida sailfishing and extended cruising with a mother ship operation. Uptight has a beam of 14' 2" and draft of 38" while being powered... [Read More...]

Viking Yachts Introduces the 54 Open, Sport Tower, Sport Coupe

Splash Report: Weaver Boatworks 70' Southern Pride

The Evolution of the Captain of the Year—The Championship of Sportfishing
The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup is the championship of sportfishing. The Cup is the world’s only quantifiable way to recognize the tournament success of professional sportfishermen. Comprised of 90-sanctioned events that span the world, there is nothing else like it. Winning an InTheBite Captain of the Year Award is a major achievement. From the winners to the Cup’s... [Read More...]
2020 International Division Captain of the Year Capt. Edward Murray
Auspicious // 1,350 points Bermuda Billfish Blast 2nd Place – 300 pts. Bermuda Big Game Classic 1st Place – 500 pts. Sea Horse Anglers Club 2nd Place – 300 pts. Bermuda Triple Crown Overall Champions – 250 pts. A hook-shaped island approximately 650 miles east of Cape Hatteras, Bermuda truly is the land of giants. However, as the summer months typically... [Read More...]
2020 AIRMAR East Coast Division Captain of the Year Capt. Russell Sinclair, Wave Paver
White Marlin Open, 1st Place Release – 500 pts. MidAtlantic, Most Points Overall – 500 pts. It never hurts to have a former champ in the driver’s seat and for the third time in five years, Capt. Russell Sinclair of Merritt Island, Florida, has earned a coveted Captain of the Year Cup. And with his 2020 showing, Sinclair is the... [Read More...]
Champion's Cup, Captain of the Year Updates
We've got a short intermission before the next round of sanctioned tournaments kick off and the Champion's Cup is gearing up for another couple of weeks of tough competition. Currently, 13 teams are fighting for the top prize among the Florida, Gulf Coast, East Coast, International and Hawaii Divisions. Check out the competition below, and if you feel like you're... [Read More...]
2020 Contender Florida Division Captain of the Year Capt. John Dudas, Sandman
CAPT. JOHN DUDAS, Sandman, 1,000 points Buccaneer Cup, 1st Place – 500 pts. Jimmy Johnson’s Quest for the Ring, 1st Place – 500 pts. The eldest son of a legendary captain who dominated south Florida’s tournament scene, John Dudas is in contention of winning every tournament he enters. He’s a true professional in every sense of the word and is only the... [Read More...]