Dania Beach, Fla. – In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to recreational angling around the world, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) named five angling greats to the 2023 class of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame.
International Game Fish Association Announces 2023 Tommy Gifford Award Winners
Dania Beach, FL—The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) today announced its 2023 Tommy Gifford Award winners, an annually bestowed accolade that recognizes captains, guides or crew members who have made extraordinary contributions to recreational angling through innovation, leadership or outstanding accomplishments in their trade.
The Championship of Sportfishing: The Evolution of the Captain of the Year
Captain of the Year
The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup, presented by Hatteras, is the championship of sportfishing. The Cup is the world’s only quantifiable way to recognize the tournament success of professional sportfishermen. Comprised of 90-sanctioned events that span the world, there is nothing else like it. Winning an InTheBite Captain of the Year Award is a major achievement. From the winners to the Cup’s origin, it is an interesting tale.
Tranquilo crew COTY pic. Photo courtesy Pepper Ailor
Origins of the Cup
InTheBite Magazine started in 2003. Since its conception, the magazine [Read more…]
