2003 Captain of the Year

April 4, 2004 By InTheBite Editor

InTheBite 2003 Captain of the Year, Capt. VJ Bell

InTheBite Magazine salutes Capt. VJ Bell, the 2003 Captain of the Year!

The award was given to Captain VJ Bell, based on online voting by you–our loyal sportfishing community. Capt. Bell received 2,988 votes out of 8,133 during the two-month voting window. In 2003, Bell won several prestigious sportfishing tournaments including the 2003 Treasure Coast Sailfish Championship.

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SEVERNA PARK, MD—Manufacturers scored big at the 2020 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Business Meeting held on September 26, following the NMEA Virtual Education Week held last week. A total of 19 products received the top award, and the NMEA Manufacturer of the Year was named. "On behalf of the NMEA Board of Directors, staff, and membership, we congratulate all... [Read More...]

2003 Captain of the Year

InTheBite 2003 Captain of the Year, Capt. VJ Bell

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InTheBite 2003 Captain of the Year, Capt. VJ Bell

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