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Jack Leverone, Mate aboard the Sea Genie II, captained by Gene Vanderhoek, provides tips and tricks on how to set up a fighting chair and fight blue marlin on heavy tackle. Shot on location in Kona, Hawaii.

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Airmar Announces New SmartBoat System

MILFORD, NH. (September 23, 2021)—AIRMAR®Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to introduce their new SmartBoat® system, a groundbreaking vessel-management solution for all marine-sensor protocols and network types. The NMEA 2000® certified SmartBoat system offers a highly configurable sensor interface, supports a wide range of sensors and protocols, and provides remote discovery, management, programming,... [Read More...]

Dometic Marine Steering Technology Critical to Fishing Success

Clay Shidler’s Hang ‘Em High Sportfishing fleet runs 1,400 charter days per year, taking anglers from across the U.S. and around the world out to enjoy the epic variety of fishing opportunities found off the Florida Gulf Coast. They fish inshore waters for popular species like snook, redfish, tarpon and speckled trout, hit offshore wrecks and reefs for big grouper,... [Read More...]

Raymarine Announces New LightHouse Charts for Axiom and Element Series Displays

Whether you’re an avid angler or a weekend cruiser, you’ll want the best charting available to find fish faster, and navigate your vessel safely. The Next Generation of Electronic Marine Charts for Axiom and Element Series Displays is now here. Explore without limits and take command of surrounding waters with LightHouse Charts. Raymarine has created the most visually stunning, customizable... [Read More...]

Captain of the Year and Champion's Cup Updates

September 21, 2021—It's a Wrap! The sanctioned Hawaii tournaments have wrapped up with Capt. Shane O’Brien on Strong Persuader winning the most points with five tags at the It's a Wrap Tournament. Capt. Tracy Epstein and the Last Chance team brought in a 565-pound blue winning them biggest marlin. This means O'Brien and the Wild Hooker team have won the... [Read More...]

Relief Support for Fishing Guides Affected by Hurricane Ida

SANTA ANA, Ca., September 7 - 8, 2021—AFTCO and Marsh Wear partner with the IGFA Worldwide Anglers Relief Fund (WARF) and Costa Sunglasses to support fishing guides affected by Hurricane Ida in coastal Louisiana. On September 7th, 2021, 100% of profits from all purchases made on marshwearclothing.com will be donated to WARF and on September 8th, 2021, 100% of profits... [Read More...]