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

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Captain of the Year

The InTheBite Captain of the Year Cup, presented by Hatteras, 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.

boat Tranquilo crew holding Captain of the Year plaques in the back of the boat

Tranquilo crew COTY pic. Photo courtesy Pepper Ailor

Origins of the Cup

InTheBite Magazine started in 2003. Since its conception, the magazine [Read more…]

InTheBite Dock Talk: Grand Slam Sportfishing Supply

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Have you ever wanted to know the most popular lures used around the Bahamas, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mid-Atlantic? Take a minute and listen in to Grand Slam Sportfishing Supply owner Jim McGrath as he showcases the best lures for 2019. Lures include the recent World Cup and the Mid-Atlantic winner. Don’t wait and order yours today!

Video: Fishing a Gulf River Rip

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Have you ever fished the Gulf of Mexico next to a Mississippi River rip? Robert Douglas, owner of the 54′ Viking Jacquelyn out of Orange Beach, Alabama was so impressed with the color contrast on the river rip he put his drone up to film the impressive sight. This footage was taken this past weekend during Pensacola International Billfish Tournament. Here’s a short video of the drone footage. Note: no fishing action but a look at the dynamic conditions which exist in the Gulf of Mexico.