The Benefits of Offshore Fishing on Center Console Boats
By Capt. Adam Peeples
My entire fishing career has revolved around fishing center consoles. One of my earliest memories of saltwater fishing was on the back of an old Mako 258 catching spanish and king mackerel with my granddad and uncle out of Mexico Beach, Florida.
Technological developments in the past 20 or so years, such as the realization of reliable 4-stroke motor technology and significant advances in marine electronics, have turned today’s center console fishing boats into efficient, fast, and reliable fishing platforms that far surpass the abilities of their predecessors.
Fighting Big Fish from A Center Console
By Capt. Adam Peeples
When I head offshore for a day of fishing my wife, Cadence, almost always says, “I hope you catch a big one today!” Catching a big fish is probably every captain and angler’s goal on any given fishing trip. We obsess over gear, baits, weather, moon phase, lucky shirts and hats – the list goes on. One thing that often gets overlooked, however, is the actual battle of man versus fish.
Contender Boats Announces Second Manufacturing Facility in Fort Pierce, Florida
HOMESTEAD, FL – June 29, 2021 — Since its inception in 1984, Contender Boats has led the industry in building semi-custom sportfishing boats — for fisherman by fisherman. That mission has only grown stronger over the years.
Today, in a market trending toward brand consolidation, Joe Neber, president and owner of Contender Boats, solidified Contender’s legacy as a family-owned, Florida-based company by purchasing a second manufacturing facility in Fort Pierce.
Targeting Marlin and Pelagics from a Center Console
As seen on this Invincible 36, King Size, the walk-around design of large center consoles provide plenty of options when fighting big fish. Photo courtesy Steve Dougherty
By Capt. Adam Peeples
Here in the Northern Gulf of Mexico, we are fortunate to have an excellent marlin fishery. Whether live baiting blue marlin, pulling an all-around spread for pelagics, or targeting white marlin during the late summer with naked ballyhoo, there are plenty of options to get connected with a feisty billfish.
A Closer Look at the Contender 44ST Reel Synergy
We headed out on the water with Owner Ryan Davis to learn more about his new Contender 44ST, Reel Synergy. The 44ST is the largest, and perhaps most anticipated, offering in Contender’s 35-year history. With a beam of 12’ and coming in at 44 feet long, the 44ST is perfectly stationed for serious bluewater application. With a maximum horsepower rating of 2,000 and a 600-gallon fuel capacity, the 44ST delivers on Contender’s promise of “performance through innovation.” Powered with triple or quad engine configurations, the boat excels in speed, performance and reliability.
Contender Boats Expands Facility to Saint Lucie County
Contender Boats, Saint Lucie County, FL,—Joe Neber, President and Founder of Contender Boats, announced the acquisition of a 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Saint Lucie County, FL. Contender Boats plans to complement their current Homestead, FL manufacturing facility by moving the production of the 22-32 foot product line to Saint Lucie County.
Contender 44FA—The Next in Line
Photo courtesy Contender
Following in the wake of the 44ST and built from the same hull mold, Contender’s 44FA is made for the angler who knows where they want to go and in record time. With a fish around liner, the boat features a berth with queen-sized bed, enclosed head with shower, galley with sink, refrigerator/freezer, and stovetop to provide all the necessary creature comforts no matter how far you’re going.
Yellowfin’s New 54 Offshore Debuting at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
Photo courtesy Yellowfin
SARASOTA, FL: OCT. 26, 2020—The all-new 54-foot center console from Yellowfin will make its public debut this week in Fort Lauderdale. The new queen of the Yellowfin fleet comes with everything discriminating buyers have come to expect from previous Yellowfin models, including top quality fit-and-finish and state-of-the-art construction. It also features exceptional performance and efficiency, which come from Yellowfin’s proprietary stepped-hull design.
Evolution of the Do-It-All Center Console
Photo courtesy Todd Malicoat
