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Video: Swivel Rigged Ballyhoo

February 5, 2015 By InTheBite Editor

As the fall mullet run begins to take shape in Florida, the sailfish are usually not far behind. To prepare you we offer this video on rigging an effective circle hook ballyhoo bait. InTheBite’s 2010 Captain of the Year Glenn Cameron narrates as deckhand Tim Lanahan demonstrates a [Read more…]

Filed Under: Tackle Tips Tagged With: ballyhoo bait, ballyhoo for sailfish, Circle hook Ballyhoo, How to rig a ballyhoo, How to rig a ballyhoo with a swivel, trolling ballyhoo

Ballyhoo Bug

October 10, 2014 By InTheBite Editor

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ballybug1The Ballyhoo Bug- Have You Ever Wondered?

By: April Huffman, MSc.

Hey! What is that thing? Did the ballyhoo choke on its last dinner? Or is it a mini sea monster? Anyone experienced in dealing with ballyhoo that come from the Gulf and Atlantic waters off of south Florida has seen them..the creepy whitish creatures inside the ballyhoo’s mouth.

Unfortunately for the ballyhoo, they are not its last dinner, but a parasite with a very unusual life cycle that sounds more like science fiction [Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured Stories Tagged With: Ballyhoo, ballyhoo bait, Circle hook Ballyhoo

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    Weekend Tournament Updates, COTY Rankings

    Jimmy Johnson Quest for the Ring Jichi, Capt. Luis Isaias Native Son, Capt. Art Sapp Hell Reyzer, Capt. Ryan Alexander Champion's Cup Native Son's second-place win also puts them in second for overall most points within the Florida Division Category. Lunatico2 is currently in first place for Champion's Cup Florida Division Most Points. Captain of the Year  Capt. Ryan Alexander, Hell Reyzer, is... [Read More...]

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    California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Monday, March 8, 2021—New freshwater sportfishing regulations which take effect on March 1, 2021, aim to simplify and streamline the laws regulating inland fishing while maintaining and protecting California’s fisheries. The package of updated regulations was adopted by the California Fish and Game Commission in October 2020. It was the largest regulatory inland sportfishing... [Read More...]

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    Skill Level - 2 star Genius Level- 4.5 out of 5 star The crew on the 90’ Jarrett Bay Jaruco utilize a Yeti bucket and a simple hose adapter to create a one-of-a-kind, single-person line spooling aid. Supplies Needed: Drill Dowel Rod Plastic hose adapter Drill holes on both sides of the bucket for a dowel rod to pass through.... [Read More...]

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    By Jan Fogt A while back we ran a story on “Tipping While Traveling” and interviewed four well-traveled captains to provide their insight on tipping. In response to the article, we had several dock attendants and dockmasters comment on the subject and think it's fitting to follow up with some of their responses on the subject. Barbara Roderick, American Yacht... [Read More...]

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    Tuesday, March 2, 2021—The largest billfish tournaments in North Carolina are proud to present the NC Billfish Series. The eight NC Billfish Series tournaments have teamed up with weigh masters Randy Gregory and George Lott to recognize and award the best tournament boats and anglers in North Carolina. The mission of the NC Billfish Series is to promote North Carolina’s... [Read More...]

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