InTheBite

  • Home
  • News
    • All News
    • Featured Stories
    • General News
    • Captain of the Year
    • Tournament Results
    • First Builds
    • Splash Reports
    • Old Salts Rule
    • Tackle Tips
    • Dock Talk
    • Crew Records
    • Conservation
  • Tournaments
    • Calendar
    • Captain of the Year
    • Champion’s Cup
  • Shop
    • All Products
    • Subscriptions
    • Back Issues
    • Shirts
    • Hats & Visors
    • Miscellaneous
    • Release Rulers
  • Classifieds
  • Job Board
  • Contact
    • Contact InTheBite
    • InTheBite Media Kit
  • Log in

Vaquero’s Pacific Sailfish Single-Day Release Record

April 15, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

vaquero team

March 12, 2021 // 12 hours // 164 sailfish

The fishing in Costa Rica has been hotter than the heat index on a black sand beach and during the past few months the fleet out of Los Sueños has seen a quite a few 30+ bite days. A week prior to Leg III of the Signature Triple Crown Series, Capt. Lance Hightower along with mates Justin Ringer, Diego Esquivel, Chase Travers, Kristie Evans and adventurous owners Jerry and Donna Reynolds aboard their 64’ Weaver Vaquero found a frenzy of sailfish and proceeded to set a new record for the most Pacific sailfish released in a single day of fishing. 

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured Stories, Fishing, Records Tagged With: Costa Rica, Los Suenos, popular, sailfishing, signature triple crown, vaquero

2021 Los Sueños Tournament Photo Gallery

March 30, 2021 By InTheBite Editor

By Dale Wills

The 2021 Los Sueños Tournament Series has come and gone and I’d like to share a few more images from the series before they are tucked away on our server until who knows when. Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to the Jaruco operation for hosting me during the series. Needless to say, the boat is amazing and the entire program is like no other. Captain Jimmy definitely put us In The Bite. Congratulations to Team Galati on an unprecedented sweep during Leg 3. I’d like to also congratulate a few of our Champion’s Cup teams including Fish Tank, Uno Mas and Eight Eight’s who each found a spot on the leaderboard throughout the series. Till next time, safe travels and tight lines.

boat running
boat running
uno mas champ cup

jaruco team
smooth move
team galati

fishing los suenos
fishing los suenos
grandslam leg 1 winner

champ cup cup holder
yacht
jaruco team

reels and rods
los suenos
los suenos

boat docked
eight eights
los suenos

boat on water
offshore fishing
Fish Tank Leg 1 2nd place

fish tank logo
yacht in harbor
los sueno

sportfisher on the water
sportfisher on the water
sportfisher on the water

sportfisher on the water
marlin jumping
yacht in harbor

boat mate
sportfisher on the water
sportfisher on the water

Los suenos-Signature Triple Crown-2021-Leg3-ronald-RRV_3716-WEB
Photo courtesy © Los Sueños Resort & Marina | Pepper Ailor
jaruco team

Filed Under: Central America, Featured Stories, Fishing, Tournaments Tagged With: Costa Rica, jaruco, Los Suenos Marina, Los Suenos Triple Crown, Offshore Fishing

On This Day: First Ever Albino Marlin Released off Costa Rica

March 12, 2021 By InTheBite Editor 1 Comment

This was originally published March 12, 2014

Capt. Daniel Espinoza doesn’t take many days off during the charter season but on March 12, 2014 he turned over the Spanish Fly to his backup captain, Juan Carlos Fallas. In the cockpit were mates Carlos Espinoza and Robert Salinas along with clients Bob and Karen Weaver.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Central America, Featured Stories, Fishing, General News, Science Tagged With: Albino Marlin, Costa Rica, Offshore Fishing, white blue marlin

Gallery: Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown, Leg 2

March 5, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

Leg 2 of the 2021 Los Sueños Signature Triple Crown may have wrapped up but that doesn’t mean we aren’t still reminiscing about the great time we had. From traveling with the Jaruco team to catching up with the Uno Mas winners, the tournament was just another silver lining for 2021.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Adventures, Featured Stories, Fishing, Tournaments Tagged With: Costa Rica, jaruco, Los Suenos, Offshore Fishing, signature triple crown

Uno Mas Takes First at Leg 2 of Signature Triple Crown

March 1, 2021 By InTheBite Digital Editor

uno mas team at los suenos

With 33 sails and three marlin equaling a total of 4800 points, team Uno Mas was the winner of Leg 2 of the 2021 Signature Triple Crown. For the Champion’s Cup, that gives them 500 points for first place within the International Division.

First Place: Uno Mas

Second Place: Smooth Move

Third Place: Max Bet

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured Stories, Fishing, Tournaments Tagged With: Costa Rica, fishing tournament, Los Suenos, signature triple crown series, Uno Mas

Freebie Deckhand Makes a Costa Rica Video

November 15, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Carson Byers of the Freebie creates a video from his exploits as an observer in Costa Rica this spring. When you see the InTheBite shirt, you’ll see the 74-foot Tribute Nemesis releasing a blue marlin. Good video worth the watch- enjoy!

Filed Under: Central America, Fishing, General News Tagged With: Costa Rica, freebie, Video

Costa Rica to Eliminate Negative PCR COVID Test Requirements for Tourists

October 22, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

yacht on water

Starting on October 26, visitors arriving in Costa Rica will no longer be required to provide a negative PCR coronavirus test result, according to Tourism Minister Gustavo Segura.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: coronavirus, Costa Rica, covid 19, international travel

Costa Rica Opening Up to All 50 US States Beginning of November

October 5, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Start planning your offshore trip because Nov. 1 is right around the corner.

Costa Rica will officially be reopening to visitors from all 50 US states starting November 1. However, Costa Rican authorities noted that requirements to enter Costa Rica, such as a negative PCR coronavirus test, remain unchanged.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Central America, coronavirus, Costa Rica, covid19, international travel

How Costa Rica Became Costa Rica

August 13, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

An aerial shot during preconstruction, year 2000. Photos courtesy of Los Sueños Resort and Marina

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured Stories Tagged With: Costa Rica, Costa Rica Billftshing, costa rica history, Los Suenos

High Atop Blue Marlin Mountain- A Story About Pacific Sea Mounts

July 9, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Photo courtesy Will Drost

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News Tagged With: Blue Marlin, Costa Rica, Sea Fly, Sea Mounts, will drost

Next Page »

Connect With InTheBite

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Sign Up for the InTheBite Newsletter


Be the first to hear about the latest Sportfishing News, Products, and Services!

Subscribe to InTheBite Magazine Today!

InTheBite Magazine Current Cover

Our latest issue is hitting the docks now! Be sure to subscribe to the hottest bluewater mag on the market. Purchase or Subscribe »

Upcoming Tournaments

Wed 21

Hawk’s Nest White Marlin Shootout

April 18 - April 21
Wed 21

Ed Dwyer’s Otherside Invitational

April 21 - April 25
Thu 22

Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament

April 22 - April 25
Wed 28

The Shootout: Production vs. Custom

April 28 - May 1
Sat 01

MONGO Offshore Challenge

May 1 - September 30

View More…

InTheBite Champion’s Cup

InTheBite Champions Cup Logo

New for 2021, the Champion’s Cup is an optional paid entry with a winner-takes-all prize format for teams who want to up the stakes in each division utilizing our longstanding tournament scoring formula.

Captain of the Year Cup Standings

Captain of the Year Cup Standings Logo

View the current standings for InTheBite's Captain of the Year Cup... Leaderboard »

News

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

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

    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... [Read More...]

  • Fish Mapping: Now Available on Simrad & Furuno

    Fish Mapping: Now Available on Simrad & Furuno

    SiriusXM Marine’s Fish Mapping service is now available on Simrad and Furuno displays!  Whether you’re competing in a tournament, out fishing for fun, or taking clients on a charter trip, Fish Mapping provides the information you need to help get you to the spots where fish are most likely to be located, saving you time and fuel.  In addition to all... [Read More...]

  • Champion's Cup & COTY Updates

    Champion's Cup & COTY Updates

    Champion's Cup Update April 19, 2021 Team Lunatico's 63' Titan Effie Mae is moving up in the ranks for both the Champion's Cup and Captain of the Year with their first place win during this weekend's White Marlin Roundup. The win awarded them a full 500 points putting them neck and neck with Uno Mas within the Champion's Cup International Division... [Read More...]

  • New Texas State Record Bluefin Tuna Weighing 876 Pounds

    New Texas State Record Bluefin Tuna Weighing 876 Pounds

    Friday, April 16, 2021, Thomas J. Hilton, www.HiltonsOffshore.com—A week ago last year in early April 2020, 4 Texas boats with Hilton's subscribers aboard each landed a bluefin tuna weighing between 599 pounds to 820 pounds (new Texas state record). They were landed off of surface structures shown on www.HiltonsOffshore.com. Sea surface water temperature is critical this time of year, with fish... [Read More...]

  • NavNet TZtouch from Furuno

    NavNet TZtouch from Furuno

    If you missed the Palm Beach International Boat Show or didn't make it by the Furuno tent then check out the video below to see what was on display and to learn a little more about the Furuno products. Braden Shoemaker, Furuno SE Regional Manager, breaks down the different NavNet TZtouch systems and what they can offer on your next... [Read More...]

Search InTheBite

Copyright © 2021 InTheBite, LLC · All Rights Reserved.