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- Walk West Takes First at Texas Billfish Tournament
- Saving Money During the Engine Rebuild
- How to Identify Roundscale Spearfish
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- Smooth Move Wins 2020 Lone Star Shootout
- The Biggest Yellowfin Yet
- Breathe Easy Becomes Back-to-Back Champions of MBGFC’s Ladies Day Tournament
- Capt. Robert Helms: A Love for the Job
- The Benefits of Offshore Fishing on Center Console Boats
- 46th Annual White Marlin Open: Final Results
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Tournament Results
Walk West Takes First at Texas Billfish Tournament
With an impressive 737 lb. blue marlin, Walk West, a Viking 55 with captained by Raleigh Morrison, became this year's Texas Legends Billfish Tournament winners. This was the largest blue ever weighed in Port Aransas. Backlash, Capt. K.T. Scott, followed in second with Draggin' Up, Capt. Kevin Deerman, in third. [Read More...]
Canyon Blues Weighs Third Largest Whitey in White Marlin Open History
White Marlin Open—Weighing in at 97 pounds, the Canyon Blues team, out of Ocean City, MD, not only moved to first place but weighed the third largest white marlin in the history of the 47-year White Marlin Open. Canyon Blues also took $1.5 million from the second place 77-pound white marlin caught by Drillin & Billin, out of Hatteras, NC,... [Read More...]
White Marlin Open: Four White Marlin on Day 4
White Marlin Open, Aug. 7, 2020—The white marlin arrived Thursday as 360 boats fished on Day 4 of the 2020 White Marlin Open. In a hectic day at the scales that lasted past 10 p.m., the billfish prize money pool was tapped at $3,000,000. Adam Fye from Pasadena, MD aboard the Hook and Settle out of Ocean City, MD weighed... [Read More...]
Smooth Move Wins 2020 Lone Star Shootout
Smooth Move, with Capt. Brian Phillips, was the winner of this year's Lone Star Shootout followed by Draggin' Up, with Capt. Chris Heule, in second and Sirenita, with Capt. Robert Briggs, in third. [Read More...]
Breathe Easy Becomes Back-to-Back Champions of MBGFC’s Ladies Day Tournament
The Breathe Easy team, with Capt. Patrick Ivie, took first again making them back-to-back champions of the Mobile Big Game Fishing Club's Ladies Day tournament for 2019 and 2020. In their past two Ladies Day events, they have released a total of nine blue marlin (4-5 in 2019 and 5-7 in 2020). Do you have any comments or questions for us?... [Read More...]
Tackle Tips
Tackle Tips: Swordfish Squid, Bow Lines and Live Bait
Quick and Easy Swordfish Squid Captain Ron Rico When making tackle rigs for swordfishing, leave a long tag end on your hook connection. Depending on your squid size, you will need to measure your hook placement and cut accordingly. Insert your hook, as pictured, and push the tag end of the leader back into the center of the mantle. It's... [Read More...]
A Day on the 72-foot Viking Krazy Salts
Krazy Salts — Capt. Keith Greenberg Custom Rods by Dru and Shimano reels keep Krazy Salt’s anglers connected to the fish. The 72-foot Viking’s bridge command center features Garmin 3X touch screens. A lunchtime appetizer features succulent Jersey shrimp and a popular crab dip. You can be sure that all the food on board is seasoned to perfection—with just the right... [Read More...]
How To: A Guide to Outrigger Tune-Up & Service
Brenden and Preston Ziemba, of Coastal Rigging, take us through a step-by-step tutorial on how to keep outriggers tuned with maintenance and preventative measures. Rubbing Layout Arm Fix For more information on Coastal Rigging please e-mail info@inthebite.com or fill out the form below and our InTheBite concierge service will be happy to assist you. [Read More...]
Tackle Tip Showcase: Captain Jeff Donahue, Hatterascal Hatteras 59 GT
The Hatterascal became Hatteras Yachts’ demo boat in 2019. The finely appointed 59 GT set out with Captain Jeff Donahue at the helm and mate Tyler Davis running the cockpit. Fishing aboard a factory boat requires a diverse skillset — from kite fishing in Florida, live baiting in the Gulf and dredge fishing in the Northeast — not to mention... [Read More...]
Bait Rigging Tips
Guatemala Ballyhoo Rig Enio and Julio Morales Allure II Skill Level 3 star Step 1. Secure your hook with floss as pictured. Make sure you leave 12-16 inches of floss to work with. Step 2. (Not pictured) Secure your ½ ounce sinker to your ballyhoo. Step 3. With a rigging needle, pierce the nose of the ballyhoo as pictured. The... [Read More...]
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Scarborough Waterman II – 70'
Specifications COMPLETION DATE May 2020 LENGTH 70' BEAM 19' DRAFT 5′ ENGINES (2) MTU 1925 HP GENERATOR (2) Northern Lights 20KW LOADED WEIGHT TBD FUEL CAPACITY 2,400 gallons WATER CAPACITY 300 gallons WATER MAKER Yes INTERIOR ARRANGEMENT 5 staterooms, 3 heads COCKPIT ARRANGEMENT Mezzanine BRIDGE ARRANGEMENT Large console port to center with navigation electronics and glove box, seating forward -port and starboard Gyro Stabilizer C26 Seakeeper [Read More...]
The Biggest Yellowfin Yet
The new 54-foot model from Yellowfin Yachts raises the bar in terms of what buyers can expect from a center console boat. Available with quad or quint outboard power, the 54 will provide the same exemplary level of stepped-hull performance that has made Yellowfin an industry leader with previous models. However, the 54 takes things to a new level. A... [Read More...]
Looking Back: The Emergence of the Release Boatworks 46
The Release Boatworks 46 was one of the first boats in her class to be designed from the keel up to utilize pod drives. Release has embraced this technology with a vengeance, developing what would become the marine industry’s benchmark for maneuverability, fuel efficiency and performance. When the Release 46 was introduced, it was quickly noticed as a beautiful boat... [Read More...]
97' of Weaver—The 18 Reeler
Captain Rick Carney and Captain Jed Galloway provided InTheBite with a backstage pass through Weaver Boatworks’ splash last year. A skybridge designed to accommodate an international fishing schedule – with planned stops from Bermuda to the Pacific, the 18 Reeler was built to accommodate lots of fishing and numerous guests (her layout includes six staterooms, eight heads and three crew... [Read More...]
Adios – The Last G&S
The Adios, a 52’, would be the last G&S boat ever splashed. The boat’s owner, Mr. Clint Hixson of Lake Charles, Louisiana, purchased the hull from the Campbell family in 2015. The boat was commissioned by multiple world record holder Stewart Campbell, though he would pass before its completion. Hixson purchased the hull and set out to build the boat... [Read More...]
Captain of The Year
Walk West Takes First at Texas Billfish Tournament
With an impressive 737 lb. blue marlin, Walk West, a Viking 55 with captained by Raleigh Morrison, became this year's Texas Legends Billfish Tournament winners. This was the largest blue ever weighed in Port Aransas. Backlash, Capt. K.T. Scott, followed in second with Draggin' Up, Capt. Kevin Deerman, in third. [Read More...]
Canyon Blues Weighs Third Largest Whitey in White Marlin Open History
White Marlin Open—Weighing in at 97 pounds, the Canyon Blues team, out of Ocean City, MD, not only moved to first place but weighed the third largest white marlin in the history of the 47-year White Marlin Open. Canyon Blues also took $1.5 million from the second place 77-pound white marlin caught by Drillin & Billin, out of Hatteras, NC,... [Read More...]
Capt. Marlin Parker: Lessons from the Big Island
By Capt. Mark Johnston Capt. Marlin Parker, Marlin Magic II Homeport: Kona, Hawaii Boat: 54-foot Allied Capt. Marlin Parker, and crew members Ryan Thurner and Carol Lynne work together on the Marlin Magic II like a well-oiled machine. The close-knit group gets plenty of practice fishing together too – around 200 days a year. In an average year, the crew... [Read More...]
Pearl Steals the Spotlight at Blue Marlin Grand Championship Earning Triple Crown Title
With a fleet of 71 teams competing for $1.63 million in prize money, Pearl claimed top honors at the Blue Marlin Grand Championship with a 642-pound blue marlin. In addition to winnings of $441,150, owner Andy Yarborough, Capt. Bo Keough, anglers Edgar McKee and Aaron Prosser, and mates Hunter Green and Kolby Thorton, also finished first in the 2020 Gulf... [Read More...]
COTY: The Most Prestigious Award in the History of Tournament Sportfishing
Capt. Nick Carullo, Showtime Final Sail, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Quest for the Crest Champion, 250 Pts. Dust ‘Em Off Sailfish Warmup, 1st Place, 500 Pts. Like many of the South Florida tournament headliners, Captain Nick Carullo takes bait fishing and preparation nearly as seriously as he does catching sailfish. Leading a high powered team that cruises around on a boat powered... [Read More...]
