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Contender’s 44CB Hits the Water

November 5, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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44CB running on the water | Contender Boats

Designed with the fishing capabilities of the 44ST, Contender has now given anglers another way to escape the elements with the 44 Canyon Berth.

Equipped with a console berth, the 44CB combines both comfort and functionality needed for long canyon runs while also providing a maximum power rating of 2000HP, getting you to the grounds quickly and comfortably.

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Filed Under: Boats, Press Releases, Splash Reports Tagged With: Center Console, contender, contender 44cb, Contender Boats

Contender Boats Announces Second Manufacturing Facility in Fort Pierce, Florida

June 29, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

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.

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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, General News, News Tagged With: boat builder, Center Console, contender, new boats

Pelagic Hunter II: Journey to the Top of Big Rock

June 23, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

By Nichole Osinski

“I’ve always wanted to be in the Big Rock,” Pelagic Hunter II Captain John Cruise III says thinking back on the many years he’s attended the tournament.

And in 2020, Cruise took his first step toward that goal by signing up for the Lady Angler Tournament. His wife would be competing, but fate, and foul weather, had other plans and it looked as if the Pelagic Hunter II wouldn’t be sharing the seas with other boats during those two days.

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, Fishing, Tournaments Tagged With: Big Rock, contender, north carolina fishing, Offshore Fishing, pelagic hunter ii

The Evolution of the Captain of the Year—The Championship of Sportfishing

April 20, 2021 By InTheBite Editor

The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup 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.

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Filed Under: Captain of the Year, Featured Stories, General News, News Tagged With: airmar, Captain of the Year, champion's cup, contender, furuno, Offshore Fishing, release marine

Evolution of the Do-It-All Center Console

August 27, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Photo courtesy Todd Malicoat

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Filed Under: Featured Stories Tagged With: Center Console, contender, mercury marine, outboard, yellowfin

Contender Introduces the 44CB

August 18, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: Center Console, contender, contender 44, contender 44cb, Splash report

Feels Like the First Time – Contender 25

March 24, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Contender 31 Classic

The Contender 31 Classic. It was boats like this one that put Contender on the map.

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Filed Under: Boats, Builders, Featured Stories, First Builds, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: 25ft, contender, contender 25, Contender 31, Splash report

The 44 ST – The Largest, Most Anticipated Contender Ever

December 17, 2019 By InTheBite Editor


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.

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Filed Under: Boats, Builders Tagged With: contender, new boat, Offshore Fishing, quad engine

Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series Leg 1 – Operation Sailfish Final Results

January 23, 2019 By InTheBite Editor

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News, Tournament Results Tagged With: 2019, bluewater movements, Captain of the Year, catch and release, contender, Florida Division, InTheBite, leg 1, magazine, mdala, Operation Sailfish, palm beach, Quest for the Crest, Sailfish Marina, singer island, sportfishing, Take a Hero Fishing Day, utopia

Two-Time Captain of the Year Winner – Glenn Cameron

March 13, 2018 By InTheBite Editor

Two-time Captain of the Year Glenn Cameron and his wife Jennifer proved that they are not only a formidable tournament team, but throw a great party as well. The Camerons hosted the 2017 Contender Florida Division Captain of the Year Party on Saturday March 10 at Fish Heads Marina in Stuart.  What a party it was.

About a 150 people came out to celebrate Capt. Glenn’s 2017 Award. The party included an open bar, a live band, and two giant 5’ vats of paella cooked on-site by the fine folks at Paella Grill. The festivities were a who’s who of the Stuart fishing community and a really good time.

InTheBite would like to especially thank Jennifer Cameron, Glenn’s wife, whose expertise in throwing a party is only matched by her skill catching sailfish. Congratulations Capt. Glenn Cameron and Mate of the Year JJ Davidson and the whole Floridian team.

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