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MidAtlantic/Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament Results

August 31, 2022 By InTheBite Magazine

The crew of the Kaarmaa posing with their catch.

Photo: South Jersey Tournaments

MidAtlantic Tournament Results

It was bound to happen. Day Five at the MidAtlantic has a history of dramatic finishes and 2022 would be no different.  Many a crewmember has spent the night before the final day of the tournament tossing and turning as they nervously await the end of the final day of fishing.  Way back in 1997, the phrase “Moving Day” was first used for Day Five at this event because of the big changes that occur to the leaderboard. Fortunes have been made and dashed over the years, and 2022 would be no different as Day Five saw several major changes and a new tournament record set as well! The final day of fishing saw the largest fleet of the week head offshore as 160 boats had Day Five of the tournament left to fish and hopefully get a piece of the tournament’s $5.23 million purse.

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News, Tournament Results Tagged With: cape may, midatlantic tournament, new jersey, Virginia, virginia beach, Virginia Beach Billfish Tournament

Old Salts: Capt. Phil Dulanie

April 6, 2020 By InTheBite Editor

Canyon Runner sportfish boat trolling on blue ocean

A New Jersey legend looks back on his career, and the heyday of the canyon tuna bite

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Filed Under: Crew, Featured Stories, News, North America, Old Salts Rule, People Tagged With: Captain, new jersey, old salts, Phil Dulanie

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor 53rd Annual Marlin Tournament Held at Canyon Club Resort Marina

July 22, 2019 By InTheBite Editor

The timing couldn’t be any better! As white marlin and blue marlin take up residence at the canyons off the mid-Atlantic coast, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is in the final stages of planning the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin Tournament. Hosted by Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May, New Jersey, this year marks the 53rd installment of this event making it one of the longest running billfish tournaments on the east coast. The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor has a rich history dating back to 1911 and this event is always popular with members, guests and tournament anglers alike each year. Various awards will be up for grabs including 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Boat, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Angler, Top Female Angler, Top Junior Angler (16 and under) as well as 1st and 2nd Heaviest Tuna and 1st and 2nd Heaviest Dolphin. 1st and 2nd Place Team Award will also be presented and teams will consist of up to four boats each that will be picked lottery-style at the Captain’s Meeting. The Warren Buckingham Memorial Trophy will be presented to the angler with the Most Outstanding Catch while the Walt Hendee Captain’s Award will be go to the 1st Place Boat captain. 

As noted earlier the beautiful Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May will host the tournament and also serve as the event’s designated weigh station. Those needing dockage for the event should contact Paul Hoffman at 609-884-0199 to reserve a slip. The tournament gets underway on Thursday, July 25 with a Captain’s Meeting and Cocktail Party from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor located at 9001 Sunset Drive in Stone Harbor. Fishing days are Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27. Cocktails, music and dinner will be provided overlooking the infinity edge pool at Canyon Club Resort Marina after each fishing day. The Awards Banquet complete with cocktails, dinner and music is set for Sunday, July 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor. 

All boats must sail and return through Cape May Inlet and may not pass the inlet’s sea buoy prior to 4 a.m. on each fishing day. Fishing hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and daily catch reports with released billfish information as well as any tuna or dolphin to be weighed must be at Canyon Club Resort Marina by 9 p.m. on each fishing day. There is no limit to size of tackle, number of lines, teasers or anglers. There is no minimum weight for tuna or dolphin and all billfish including white marlin, blue marlin, sailfish and spearfish will earn 100 points per release. All point ties will be broken on time of catch. The 53rd Annual Marlin Tournament is a billfish release competition with all entrants considered good sportsmen and their fishing (catch) reports will be accepted in the sportsmanlike manner and honor in which the tournament is held. 

Whether you’re new to big game tournament fishing or a seasoned veteran, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor 53rd Annual Marlin Tournament is a great opportunity to connect with new friends or renew old ones. With a modest entry fee of $2000 which includes admission to all events for tournament participants, this family-oriented event is a low-keyed fun tournament you’re sure to enjoy. Come join us for a few days of friendly fishing competition, camaraderie, hospitality and fun! 

For more information contact Jamie Diller at 609-827-0020 or Aaron Hoffman at 609-412-3778. 

Filed Under: Featured Stories, Fishing, General News, News, Press Releases, Tournaments Tagged With: 53rd Annual Marlin Tournament, canyon club resort marina, cape may, new jersey

Splash Report: Hatteras GT59

May 15, 2019 By InTheBite Editor

Captain Jeff Donahue provides a thorough breakdown of the all new Hatteras GT59. Captain Jeff runs the Hatterascal, hull number one of the GT59 series, on it’s wide ranging tournament schedule. See how the boat is designed, performs and what all goes into making a Hatteras. You won’t want to miss it.

Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News, Splash Reports Tagged With: baiting, boat design, convertible, Florida, gt 59, Hatteras Yachts, Hatterascal, hull 1, InTheBite, Live Bait, magazine, new bern, new boats, new jersey, north carloina, offshore, Sailfish, South Florida, Splash report, sportfish, sportfishing, tournament season

Santa Reading His Favorite Magazine at Viking Yachting Center

December 21, 2018 By InTheBite Editor

Viking documented a jolly gentleman that visited the New Gretna production facility.

We’re pleased to see he’s found a moment to kick his boots up and read his favorite magazine during his busiest time of year!

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a Merry Christmas from all of us!

Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News Tagged With: christmas, december, holiday video, InTheBite, magazine, New Gretna, new jersey, NJ, santa, sportfishing, Viking Service Center, viking yachting center, Viking Yachts

The Young Guns of Sportfishing: Captain Deane Lambros

October 16, 2018 By InTheBite Editor

by Capt. Jen Copeland

When the owner of Canyon Runner Charters, Captain Adam LaRosa, sends a message nominating one of his captains be featured in a future Young Guns expose’, it’s quite an endorsement. Rarely does an owner have the time to read such features, but to have him take the time to describe his captain is inspiring. Originally from Westport, Connecticut, Captain Deane Lambros, one of our younger guns, runs and oversees much of the Canyon Runner operations – from maintenance to charter trips. Deane has worked for the company since he was 19.

Six years ago, Lambros was in the middle of an oil change when Mr. LaRosa approached him with an opportunity that changed his life. One of the Runner’s captains was unable to make a scheduled trip and LaRosa asked if 22-year-old Deane was comfortable running the boat.  Without hesitation, his answer was an unequivocal, “Yes.”

With three years of training fresh in his mind, Captain Deane took the helm of his first Canyon Runner charter. Banking on the confidence LaRosa had in him, and remembering the old adage “safety first,” Lambros managed to keep it together enough to produce a successful trip. “Being totally in charge for the first time was a real challenge,” says Lambros. The young captain recalls being a bit out of his comfort zone on his first trip. “I was dealing with fog and trying to keep the anxiety at bay, all the while smiling and producing bites,” he recalls. Lambros’ pep talk to himself that day was a familiar one to anyone who makes a living in this line of work – one that we all have to occasionally remind ourselves of. “We’re just going fishing.”

Today with 300+ giant tunas to his credit, some 15,000 hours of wheel time, and over ten top three tournament finishes under his belt, Captain Deane has put the work in by fishing hard, fishing fast and having fun while doing it. All traits of a great captain… traits he learned at Canyon Runner. At 28, Captain Deane Lambros names nearly all past and present Canyon Runner captains as his professional influences – each bringing certain philosophies and skills to Deane’s attention. From the knowledge he’s gained at Canyon Runner, he is able to understand the needs of his charters and is confident in the critical decisions that must be made day after day. As importantly, Lambros reads between the boss’ lines in order to compliment his personality and smoothly run a business in the aggressive northeast charter industry.

No matter how grateful he may be to the “A” list of qualified professional influences, Deane gives the first and foremost credit to his parents for the example they’ve set. According to Lambros, it was his parents who “rigorously reinforced” a strong and honest work ethic during his childhood.  His father, who still works full-time at age 86, continues to lead by example to this day.

Lambros takes his job very seriously – something all prospective captains should aspire to do.  He believes young men need to prove themselves to others by demonstrating they are polished, conscientious and driven. “It’s refreshing to see a young person wanting to be part of a team and asking questions with a willingness to learn, and if you put in the effort, you will succeed.”

Mates who put safety first and represent themselves in a manner which is non-threatening to the charter guests are an important part of the customer experience. For a charter operation, those who can’t relate with people put themselves out of the running for advancement. Whether charter or private, a young mate’s attitude toward his job is a direct reflection of himself. According to Deane, “There isn’t a single boat owner who wants a reckless, unprofessional captain running their boat.”

Captain Deane Lambros’ professional philosophy is one that sets him well for decades to come. His outlook is characterized by a high level of organizational skill, situational awareness, and an ability to “play well with others.” He executes a meticulous maintenance schedule that ensures tools and spare parts for repairs on the fly are readily available, keeping the program seamless and uninterrupted.

Mature and well-spoken, Lambros’ level-headed personality has allowed him to rise up quickly in LaRosa’s army of Canyon Runners. “I have been able to accomplish in ten years at Canyon Runner what may have taken me 30 years in the private sector,” he says. “Joining a charter program will plain and simply give you a fast learning curve.”

For a young man not yet 30, Lambros’ candid understanding of what it takes to succeed in his line of work is impressive. “Charter fishing is an industry of customer service,” Deane insists. “We are expectation managers. You must know what is expected of you by the owner, the guests, and the crew. You then draw from past experiences when the weather gets dicey, the fish get finicky or the boat breaks down.” Captain Deane fully understands the many facets that go along with charter fishing. There is little doubt that owner Adam LaRosa is thankful for this—perhaps that encouraged Deane’s nomination.

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, News Tagged With: boats, canyon runner, Charter Fishing, conneticut, custom boats, Florida, InTheBite, magazine, Mates, new jersey, point pleasant, Ritchie Howell, sportfishing, tournaments, Tuna, Viking Yachts, yellowfin, young capatains, young guns of sportfishing

Record Setting Fishing in Cape May: Reelin’ Feelin’ Sportfishing

August 31, 2018 By InTheBite Editor

Record setting fishing for Cape May yesterday (August 30, 2018).. the Reelin’ Feelin’ crew with 37 whites and a blue on their day trip. Nice work boys!

 

Filed Under: Featured Stories, News Tagged With: Blue Marlin, cape may, ft Lauderdale, InTheBite, new jersey, record setting, reelin' feelin', sportfishing, White Marlin

2018 MidAtlantic Tournament: Fishing Starts Off Strong

August 21, 2018 By InTheBite Editor

 

CURRENT STANDINGS as of FRIDAY AUGUST 24 at 10:00am:

DAY 4 UPDATE:

Day Four dawned clear and breezy for the 124 boats heading offshore in the 2018 MidAtlantic tournament and crews were anxious to get back to the canyons. The back-end of the cold front that kept the entire fleet tied to the dock for the first time in the event’s 27-year history on Day Three left sea conditions a bit sporty for most of the day though it was reported conditions began to improve late in the afternoon today.

The big news of the day came in the white marlin category where Captain Bob Grant wheeled Leonard Tallon’s Gusto based out of Islamorada, Florida into third place after weighing a 69-pounder.  Captain Jason Genthner had the Tighten Up from Mount Airy, Maryland on the board briefly with a 67-pound white marlin for 14-year old angler Nick Keller but that fish was bumped off the board by Gusto shortly after it was weighed.  John Phelan’s Special Situation from Palm Beach, Florida and Justin Branning’s 3’s Enough from Wall, New Jersey remain atop the leaderboard with white marlin of 73-pounds.

As with the previous two fishing days, numerous blue marlin were released though none were weighed today and the category remains wide open.

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Filed Under: Featured Stories, General News, Live Coverage, News, Tournament Results Tagged With: 2018 midatlantic tournament, Captain of the Year, current standings, InTheBite, live coverage, new jersey, reel estate, special situation, sportfishing, tournament results, Tuna, updates, White Marlin

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