From the ITB Vault- Conquering the Backlash

by Sam White

Chasing billfish with light tackle, circle hooks and dead bait is a tactic that’s gaining in popularity worldwide. It’s a great way to keep the anglers involved in catching fish rather than just waiting for a blind strike, not to mention that pitch-baiting a lit-u [Read more…]

Capt. Greg DiStefano: What it Takes to Make Captain of the Year

Captain Greg DiStefano, El Suertudo, 80-foot Weaver Homeport: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 900 points include: Bisbee’s Black and Blue, 1st Place Release Division; Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Tournament, 3rd Place Release Division; Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, 2nd Place Release Division Captain Greg DiStefano is no stranger to either tournament victory or magazine write ups. In addition to his skill catching... [Read More...]

Tackle Tip Showcase: Captain Asael, Miss Spain, Tropic Star Lodge – Piñas Bay, Panama

Captain Asael and Mate Jarol run the Miss Spain at Tropic Star Lodge. Here is a list of the fishing strategies and approaches employed by perhaps the longest running marlin fishing operation around. Leaders Tropic Star is famous for its live baiting. Each morning, each boat is provided a total of 30 leaders – ten of each size. The hook... [Read More...]

BUBBA Launches the Ultimate Lifestyle: Low Country Adventures in Charleston

By Elliott Stark Long famous for its knives, Bubba (www.bubbablade.com) has launched an array of fishing accessories and apparel. In homage to the brand’s iconic non-slip rubber knife grips, Bubba’s plyers, gaffs, knives and net handles all feature red handles. To tie all of the efforts together, Bubba launched the “Ultimate Lifestyle” campaign. With a vision of providing everything necessary... [Read More...]

Furuno Omni Sonar: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

The Omni Sonar from Furuno has done nothing short of revolutionized sportfishing. Each year, Omni-equipped boats cash millions of dollars in checks from the biggest tournaments in the world. In this exclusive video Dock Talk, Furuno USA's Matt Wood provides a complete and thorough breakdown of the capabilities of the Omni Sonar system, including tips on getting dialed in and what... [Read More...]

Captain Steve Lassley: The Essential California Captain

In many ways Captain Steve Lassley embodies the essence of the California Captain. In addition to a pile of tournament and sportfishing accolades that is too long to be listed here, Lassley spent 30 years as a commercial swordfishermen in California. Lassley, while at the helm of one of the most famous multi-boat operations in sportfishing history, combined a number... [Read More...]