Breathe Easy Wins the 2016 Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship

The Wharf, Orange Beach, Alabama

From wire to wire one team led the field and on Saturday night the results were made official—Breathe Easy is the 2016 Gulf Coast Triple Crown Champion. The 68 Viking, based in Orange Beach, is owned by Matt McDonald of Daphne, Alabama. Captain Patrick Ivie, also from Orange Beach, is the boat’s skipper, with first mate Nick Knoepflein plus Shane Toole and Ryan Fields serving as additional crew members. American Marine Brokerage was this year’s GCTC presenting sponsor. [Read more…]

Saving Money During the Engine Rebuild

By Captain Scott “Fraz” Murie As I was writing this article, we were performing a major rebuild on both main engines. I’ve participated in many major engine rebuilds in years past. In the process, I’ve developed a great relationship with a group of “elite” mechanics from Texas. Working with these guys has taught me how to save thousands of dollars... [Read More...]

How to Identify Roundscale Spearfish

By Mark Johnston While we know more about roundscale spearfish (Tetrapturus georgii) than ever before, many mysteries still remain about the life history, relative abundance and distribution of this valid billfish species. Easily confused with white marlin (Kajikia albida), a roundscale spearfish has been the winning fish in the White Marlin Open and the MidAtlantic. Fortunately, each year we have... [Read More...]

Scania Introduces Engines for the North American Market

San Antonio, Texas—Transport solutions provider Scania recently announced it will be taking its 900 and 1,150 horsepower diesel engines to the US recreational market. According to a press release, the light-weight engines employ a wastegate turbocharger and do not need additional turbos or superchargers while also optimizing fuel efficiency with lower noise. “Scania has built a hard-won reputation for exceptional... [Read More...]

Hunting for Wahoo with SiriusXM Marine Fish Mapping

InTheBite Publisher Dale Wills and Editor-in-Chief Steve Dougherty headed out with Capt. Spencer Talbot and Capt. Clint Kainec of the Entropy Fishing Team, a 34' Yellowfin out of Palm Beach, FL, to test out SiriusXM Marine's Fish Mapping to locate some wahoo. It did not disappoint. Learn more at www.siriusxm.com/fishmapping or contact us below. We'd love to hear from you. [Read More...]

Pearl Steals the Spotlight at Blue Marlin Grand Championship Earning Triple Crown Title

White Marlin Open: Four White Marlin on Day 4

Saving Money During the Engine Rebuild

How to Identify Roundscale Spearfish

Scania Introduces Engines for the North American Market

Hunting for Wahoo with SiriusXM Marine Fish Mapping