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Dock Talk
Dock Talk: Aboard the 54′ Pursuit from Scarborough Boatworks
Captain Jason Holtz gave InTheBite a full tour of the customized 54' Pursuit from Scarborough Boatworks in North Carolina. The Pursuit is headed to Kona, Hawaii. … [Read More...]
How To: Using Effective Dredge Baits with Fire Tailz Inventor, Mike Calabrese
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Furuno Omni Sonar: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
The Omni Sonar from Furuno has done nothing short of revolutionized sportfishing. Each year, Omni-equipped boats cash millions of … [Read More...]
Tournament Results
Caribsea wins 56th Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament
The 56th Annual Islamorada Sailfish Tournament kicked off at Whale Harbor hosting 80 anglers, plus friends and family with a grand buffet. Great Sailfish action started on Friday morning and continued over the next three days concluding on December 8th. Captain KC Spaulding of the Caribsea led anglers Kenny Spaulding, Sam Milazzo, Phillip Bryan and Lee Gahagen all from Islamorada,... [Read More...]
New American Custom Yachts 68' Mon Chari Wins Scrub Island BVI Tournament
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina Announces Winners of 2019 Scrub Island Invitational BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS (Sept. 16, 2019) – Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a AAA Four Diamond resort in the British Virgin Islands, recently concluded the 2019 Scrub Island Invitational, a four-day fishing tournament sponsored by Lewis Marine Supply. With an impressive lineup of 21 boats competing... [Read More...]
Desperado Wins Pirate's Cove
Desperado ain’t out riding fences no more. The Manteo-based charter boat, a 56-foot Taylor Harrison run by Capt. Rob Barker, went wire to wire to win the 36th annual Pirate’s Cove Billfish Tournament. The team added a confirmed blue marlin and sailfish on Friday to accrue 1,000 points overall, good for a payout of $198,519. Jeff James and Braxton Rigsbee... [Read More...]
Kona Grander-- Big Island Marlin Tournament
By Capt. Mark Johnston Tournament angler Keith Hilton had an unreal day fishing onboard the Marlin Magic II with Capt. Marlin Parker when he landed a monster 1,035-pound blue marlin on the third and final day of Kona’s Big Island Marlin Tournament! The gigantic blue was the first grander caught off Kona since August 26, 2015, and the kind of... [Read More...]
46th Annual White Marlin Open: Final Results
The 46th White Marlin Open can be considered the most successful tournament yet for a number of reasons: 404 boats fishing for a World Record $6,186,870 in prize money is a good start. The red hot billfishing set a tournament record for the number of billfish caught and released. The prize money paid included two anglers that each won over... [Read More...]
Tackle Tips
Tackle & Maintenance Tips
Foam Reel Storage Capt. Jeff Donahue 70-foot Hatteras, Hatterascal Skill Level: When it comes to interior design, rod and reel storage on a boat is commonly an afterthought. Capt. Donahue utilizes strategically-placed foam under the salon sofa to securely stow his arsenal of reels (as pictured). Captain Donahue purchased his foam from www.thefoamfactory.com and says “outline each reel and cut... [Read More...]
How To: Using Effective Dredge Baits with Fire Tailz Inventor, Mike Calabrese
Mike Calabrese knows a thing or two about the most efficient way to use dredge baits when fishing. The Fire Tailz inventor has created his own unique dredge bait system that is unlike any other. Calabrese met up with InTheBite to give a full demonstration on how to use these baits and just what happens when they're in the water. [Read More...]
Tackle Tip Showcase: Captain Asael, Miss Spain, Tropic Star Lodge – Piñas Bay, Panama
Captain Asael and Mate Jarol run the Miss Spain at Tropic Star Lodge. Here is a list of the fishing strategies and approaches employed by perhaps the longest running marlin fishing operation around. Leaders Tropic Star is famous for its live baiting. Each morning, each boat is provided a total of 30 leaders – ten of each size. The hook... [Read More...]
Tackle Tip: Rigging Bait with Luke Hickey
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Splash Report: Sea Angel, The Last of the 72 Merritts
Captain BC Angel and the Angel family are well traveled veterans of the sportfishing landscape. From Venezuela to Mag Bay to the Bahamas and Bermuda and Costa Rica, the Sea Angel team has done it. They now have a new platform from which to execute their operation – the newest, and last 72 Merritt ever made. “I like everything about... [Read More...]
Splash Report: The 26 Sport Hybrid from Parker-- Versatile, Durable and Refined
The latest offering from Parker Boat Works, the 26 Sport Hybrid (SH), is both durable and versatile. At 26' the boat serves capably in everything needed from a Bay Boat model, while also maintaining the fishability found in larger boats. It's versatility of design and performance extends not just to fishing, but as a platform for cruising and spending time... [Read More...]
Splash Report: Top Fly from Maverick Yachts Costa Rica
The newest 36-foot walkaround from Maverick Yachts Costa Rica (MYCR) launched in January, and has been raising billfish ever since. As part of the famous Fly Boats charter fleet based in the Los Sueños Resort and Marina in Herradura, Costa Rica, the new boat was dubbed Top Fly. Owners Kurt and Anki Forsberg, of Stockholm, Sweden, got their first chance... [Read More...]
The Story Behind Their First- Hatteras Yachts
Hatteras Yachts, Knit Wits Nearly 60 years ago, Hatteras Yachts leapt to the forefront of the big-game sportfishing industry with the introduction of the very first fiberglass boat over 40-feet in length. Named Knit Wits, the 41-foot “convertible” was the brain child of textile magnet Willis Slane of Highpoint, North Carolina. She rolled out of the shed in 1960. “Slane... [Read More...]
The New 2020 Stylish 37' Tribute
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Captain of The Year
Capt. Greg DiStefano: What it Takes to Make Captain of the Year
Captain Greg DiStefano, El Suertudo, 80-foot Weaver Homeport: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 900 points include: Bisbee’s Black and Blue, 1st Place Release Division; Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, 3rd Place Release Division; Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place Release Division Captain Greg DiStefano is no stranger to either tournament victory or magazine write ups. In addition to his skill catching... [Read More...]
Transducer Breakdown and Awards From AIRMAR
AIRMAR Technology Corporation, the leader in the manufacture of transducers, is a proud sponsor of the Captain of the Year East Coast Division. When it comes to transducers, there is much more to it than meets the eye. In this edition of InTheBite Dock Talk, Airmar's Marketing Director Craig Cushman provides an overview of how to determine the best package... [Read More...]
Orange Beach Billfish Classic Kicks Off the Furuno Gulf Coast Division
The kick off to the Furuno Gulf Coast Division— the Orange Beach Billfish Classic— is officially underway. Check out InTheBite.com for updates... Source: Gulf Coast Triple Crown Enews — Grander Marine & Invincible Boats Present The 2019 Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship Celebrating its ninth season in 2019, the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship, The Most Sought After Championship in... [Read More...]
2018 Captain of the Year Awards Presentation - Los Sueños International Division
Congratulations to Captain Greg Distefano, mate Balin Oswaldo and El Suertudo owner Guy Yocom! The InTheBite Captain of the Year award for the Los Sueños International Division was presented to Capt. Greg in Latina Miguel, California February 16th. [Read More...]
2018 Hawaii Division Captain of the Year Winner: Captain Rob Ellyn
Captain Rob Ellyn Lightspeed, 47-foot Cabo Homeport: Honokohau Harbor, Kona 1,250 points include: Kona Throw Down, 1st Place; Firecracker Open, Heaviest Marlin, 667.5-pounds; Hawaiian Tournament Series, 1st Place. Congratulations to Captain Rob Ellyn for winning the 2018 Hawaiian Division Captain of the Year award. Ellyn, running the 47-foot Cabo Lightspeed out of Honokohau Harbor in Kona, is no stranger to... [Read More...]
