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.
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.
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 dollars in checks from the biggest tournaments in the world. In this exclusive video Dock Talk, Furuno USA’s Matt Wood provides a complete and thorough breakdown of the capabilities of the Omni Sonar system, including tips on getting dialed in and what the installation looks like and all that the system can do. Don’t miss this…
Heavy Tackle Chair Set Up and Technique aboard the Sea Genie II
Jack Leverone, Mate aboard the Sea Genie II, captained by Gene Vanderhoek, provides tips and tricks on how to set up a fighting chair and fight blue marlin on heavy tackle.
Shot on location in Kona, Hawaii.
A Closer Look at Valhalla’s Step Hull Design
Captain Ryan Higgins gives us an in-depth look at one of Valhalla’s double stepped hull designs at Viking’s Service Center.
Check out the Valhalla Boatworks V Series high-series performance consoles running together below. The boats shown are the V-33, V-37 and V-41.
Unleashed from Valhalla Boatworks on Vimeo.
A Legendary Blue Marlin Catch is Relived in Kona
Fran O’Brien with his son, Shane O’Brien.
One of the best wiremen in the world, Captain Shane O’Brien knows what hard work, a lot of grit and more than a little determination can reel in while out on the water. The Kona, Hawaii resident shared one of his most memorable days fishing when Capt. Bart Miller hooked a 1,656-pound blue marlin in 1984. But Miller didn’t forge ahead alone, he called in O’Brien to wire the beast.
O’Brien retold the story while aboard the Strong Persuader, 43’ Merritt, fishing out of Kona in September of 2019.
InTheBite InTheSight: Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch
Enjoy an InTheBite exclusive look into the World Class Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch in Corsicana, Texas.
A family run business for the past 33 years, owners Robert and Stephen Gegenheimer, have produced some of the top whitetail and exotics in the State of Texas. The ranch includes an 8000 square foot lodge that features six bedrooms all with private baths, cable TV and internet.
“If you like hunting and being treated like family, then Cotton Mesa Ranch needs to be on your list. Robert, his son Stephen, and the entire ranch staff are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They go above and beyond to make sure your experience at Cotton Mesa is one you’ll never forget.”— InTheBite Publisher Dale Wills.
Bottom Paint Know-How: From Old to New
Boat Drinks — The Red Devil
Michael McGrade, former President of the Tuna Club of Avalon, breaks down how to make the world’s best Red Devil (Bloody Mary to some) aboard the Foxi Lady. The action takes place while fishing the Tuna Club of Avalon’s annual tuna tournament fishing around San Clemente Island. Yum!
Ritchie Howell’s Boat Building Philosophy
Ritchie Howell is perhaps one of the most interesting builders in sportfishing. While Ritchie is a pleasure to talk to, his boats speak for themselves. In this Dock Talk, Howell breaks down his boat building philosophy and describes all that goes in to making a Ritchie boat.
