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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 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...]

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...]

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...]

Good luck to all the participants! Check back to InTheBite for updates or follow Reel Time Apps Live Leaderboard Here Live radio feed at Pirates Cove BillFish Tournament  DAY 2  - 70 out of 71 boats laying today. Check back later for more.. DAY 1 Standings: https://www.facebook.com/InTheBite/photos/a.142255195825168/2748508665199795/?type=3&theater [Read More...]

In this tackle tip, Luke Hickey of the Krazy Salt's shows us a special technique for rigging a swimming ballyhoo bait. Why not give his method a try next time? [Read More...]

Release Ruler introduces its Billfish line of weight estimating boat decals and demonstrates how to apply them. Could be a great tool for tournament season. [Read More...]

Have you ever wanted to know the most popular lures used around the Bahamas, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mid-Atlantic? Take a minute and listen in to Grand Slam Sportfishing Supply owner Jim McGrath as he showcases the best lures for 2019. Lures include the recent World Cup and the Mid-Atlantic winner. Don’t wait and order yours today! [Read More...]

Diamond Fishing Products is proud to introduce its' NEW 'Hoo Hunter High Speed Trolling Weights Computer designed and high-seas tested, these revolutionary weight-forward weights drastically improve lure performance at speeds up to 20 knots (and even faster).Their ballistic shape runs straight and true with no vibration and far less bubbles than standard weights. Available in 5 sizes - 16oz, 24oz,... [Read More...]

Whether you're running the boat, manning the rod or trying to get your team in shape, everyone could use a refresher on making the most of your bites. In this video, originally published in 2017, acclaimed tournament angler Fred Hardwick outlines an ingenious, practical way of getting a fell for the drop back. If that were not enough, check out... [Read More...]