Check out our Editor’s Choice of the latest new products at the annual ICAST show. Each year we attend the show to stay informed on the latest news, trends and equipment in the fishing industry. You’ll see most of the new products start to hit the shelves this fall and early 2020.

Live at the 2019 ICAST in Orlando, Florida – John Drouet shares with us the new product line of Diamond Fishing Products and maker of Hi-Catch monofilament fishing line. Diamond Fishing Products is dedicated to providing Fishermen and Women with the highest quality materials engineered to exceed the demands of fishing.

Eyewear – Costa Del Mar, Inc.
Product: WaterWoman

Squidnation –

Footwear -Xtratuf

Clarion Marine Systems

Live at the 2019 ICAST – Steve Martin shares the latest and greatest coming from FishRazr Teasers.

Bubba – Fishing Net

Shimano – 2019 SpeedMaster 12 LDII & 16 LDII

Decorative Concepts – Supreme Canvas Line

Bionic Bait

Live at 2019 ICAST – Mike Milford, Owner of PlayAction and Braid Products, shares the newest products with a shoulder harness and HD rod belts.

Gerber Gear – Saltwater Fishing Tools & Knives

Bote – Inflatable Chair

SubSafe – Because nobody likes a soggy sub sandwich!

Luna Sea – Cushit Rod Butt and Floater

Galapagos Islands Galapwonder Upgrades Fleet

InTheBite is super excited to visit Galapwonder in February 2020. It will certainly be a unique adventure and we are looking forward to sharing all the details with you our cherished readers! We will be fishing on the newest boat to the fleet, the express sportfish “La Chiqui”, which will be available for charters out of San Cristobal, Galapagos for... [Read More...]

InTheBite InTheSight: Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch

Enjoy an InTheBite exclusive look into the World Class Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch in Corsicana, Texas. A family run business for the past 33 years, owners Robert and Stephen Gegenheimer, have produced some of the top whitetail and exotics in the State of Texas. The ranch includes an 8000 square foot lodge that features six bedrooms all with private baths, cable TV and internet.... [Read More...]

National Marine Electronics Association Names 2019 Award Winners at Annual Conference & Expo

NMEA Product of Excellence Awards presented in 16 categories NMEA Best New Product Award goes to Vesper Marine Cortex NMEA Technology Award goes to Raymarine/FLIR ClearCruise AR NMEA Manufacturer of the Year goes to Garmin SEVERNA PARK, MD-Manufacturers scored big at the 2019 NMEA/RTCM Marine Electronics Conference & Expo, held last week at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, Virginia. A... [Read More...]

A Message from the Bahamas Blue Marlin Cup

The following message is from Mr. Gerard Brutus, tournament director of the Bahamas Blue Marlin Cup and resident of the Abacos. As you all know earlier this month our beautiful home here in Abaco was almost entirely destroyed from the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. The devastation is worse than even being reported on the news! Since the storm has hit,... [Read More...]

Johnny Morris – Bass Pro Shops and Initial Supporters Donate $2 Million in Support of the Bahamas

“Anglers for the Bahamas” campaign aligns anglers with worldwide relief leader, Convoy of Hope FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Bass Pro Shops founder and noted conservationist Johnny Morris today announced “Anglers for the Bahamas,” a campaign to support the Bahamas in the wake of catastrophic devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian. Together with fishing industry partners, the initial donations are approaching... [Read More...]

2019 ICAST Wrap Up: InTheBite Editor’s Choice

Galapagos Islands Galapwonder Upgrades Fleet

InTheBite InTheSight: Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail Ranch

National Marine Electronics Association Names 2019 Award Winners at Annual Conference & Expo

A Message from the Bahamas Blue Marlin Cup

Johnny Morris – Bass Pro Shops and Initial Supporters Donate $2 Million in Support of the Bahamas

Check out the June issue's "Navigating the High Seas" for a breakdown of how the rapidly changing landscape of marijuana law effects the sportfishing industry. What is your boat's take on the use marijuana?